# Nutrition-Minded Bottled Smoothies LALA Plus Drinkable Yogurt Smoothie Has Protein, Fiber and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lala-plus References: [perishablenews](https://perishablenews.com/dairy/lala-introduces-a-high-protein-drinkable-yogurt-smoothie-for-the-whole-family/) & [lalafoods](https://www.lalafoods.com)  The [LALA Plus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-yogurt) drinkable yogurt smoothie is a new product from the Mexican dairy brand that leverages its experience in the category to offer consumers something that's in line with their changing nutritional preferences. The product boasts a yogurt base that's easy to drink and comes packaged in individual bottles to maximize ease of consumption at home or out of the house. The smoothie is targeted towards kids and adults alike thanks to its creamy, fruit-forward flavor and features [11-grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-protein-smoothie) alongside four-grams of fiber and calcium to work well for many consumer segments. The drink comes in four flavors including Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Mango and Pina Colada. Chief Marketing Officer Flavia Panza spoke on the LALA Plus drinkable yogurt smoothie saying, "Today’s parents want more than just taste – they are looking for everyday foods that offer more nutrition, like protein and fiber, without sacrificing the flavor their family loves. With LALA Plus, we created a drinkable yogurt smoothie that fits seamlessly into daily routines, making wellness easy, delicious and attainable for today’s families.” Image Credit: LALA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Nutrient-rich Beverages:** Single-serve, drinkable formats combining protein, fiber and essential minerals create potential to displace traditional snack occasions with convenient, nutritionally dense options. - **Family-focused Functional Foods:** Products formulated to appeal to both kids and adults while delivering functional benefits open space for household-oriented brands that balance taste with measurable nutrition. - **Flavor-forward Health Positioning:** Emphasizing indulgent fruit and creamy profiles alongside health claims suggests opportunities for offerings that reframe nutritious products as treat-like rather than medicinal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dairy and Alternatives:** The convergence of traditional dairy expertise with fortified formulations indicates possibilities for reinventing milk and yogurt portfolios to better compete with plant-based and functional entrants. - **Packaged Beverage Retail:** Retail channels focused on grab-and-go convenience could see category expansion through shelving of nutrient-enhanced bottled smoothies that command higher price points and frequency. - **Child Nutrition Products:** Products that combine child-friendly flavors with clinically relevant nutrients present potential to disrupt baby and kid-focused aisles by replacing less nutritious snack and drink options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balanced Dairy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-pro-fiber.md) - [Spoonable Frozen Greek Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt.md) - [Gut-Friendly Functional Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-your-gut-smoothie.md) - [Mix-In Protein Yogurt Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muller-and-myprotein.md) - [Fruity Plant-Based Protein-Rich Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-protein-yog.md) - [Fruity Lactose-Free Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-30g-protein.md) - [Multi-Benefit Ultrafiltered Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maola-more.md) - [On-the-Go Protein Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arla-protein-milkshake.md) - [Yogurt-Based Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chobani-greek-yogurt-protein-smoothies.md)