# Multi-Benefit Protein Beverages Clear Protein Refreshers Deliver Fiber, Prebiotics and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-protein-refreshers References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/restore-refuel-refresh-javvy-coffee-172100827.html) & [javvycoffee](https://javvycoffee.com/products/protein-refresher)  Javvy Coffee launched Clear Protein Refreshers to support hydration, satiety and energy without the heaviness associated with many protein beverages. With light, fruity flavors like Peach Passionfruit, Strawberry Acai and Mango Pineapple, Clear Protein Refreshers provide not just 10 grams of [clear protein per scoop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-protein-powder) but also [fiber, prebiotics, collagen, electrolytes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-immerse), and 45 milligrams of caffeine. Consumers are actively looking for satisfying alternatives to thick, chalky, gritty protein shakes, and Clear Protein Refreshers promise to be easy to drink in a way that feels less like a supplement and more like a delicious, multi-benefit beverage. This fundamentally different sensory proposition meets the same functional need for protein and recovery but does so without the weight, the texture, or the flavor fatigue that has quietly put so many people off the category altogether. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 68% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Clear Protein Beverages:** A growing category of transparent, flavored protein drinks that deliver muscle-building benefits without thick textures or heavy aftertastes. - **Multi-functional Hydration:** Products that combine electrolytes, prebiotics, fiber, collagen and low-dose caffeine with protein to address hydration, recovery and gut health in a single serving. - **Sensory-first Nutrition:** Reformulations prioritizing light mouthfeel and familiar beverage flavors over traditional supplement profiles to overcome flavor fatigue and boost repeat consumption. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Drink producers capable of stabilizing clear protein systems and incorporating functional ingredients while preserving clarity and shelf stability. - **Sports Nutrition:** Sports-focused brands exploring alternatives to shakes that deliver performance benefits in portable, beverage-like formats favored by active consumers. - **Retail and Vending:** Retail channels and automated vending systems that can feature refrigerated, ready-to-drink clear protein refreshers as impulse or on-the-go nutrition options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrusy Nootropic Creatine Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitclear-active-health-lemon-lime.md) - [Lightly Carbonated Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pop-plus.md) - [Hydrating Fruit-Forward Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebbl-clear-protein-beverage.md) - [Precision-Fermented Protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivitein-lf.md) - [Protein Pink Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lemonade-sparkling-protein.md) - [Candy-Flavored Clear Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-simple-eats-clear-protein-powder.md) - [Modernized Protein Supplement Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-works.md) - [High-Fiber Stir-Fry Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highfiber-yakisoba.md) - [Veggie-Packed Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-protein-bowl.md)