The cafe chain Planet Smoothie recently introduced a limited-edition lineup of vegan smoothies made with almond milk instead of regular milk. With a growing number of consumers cutting back on the amount of dairy they consume, these new smoothies are likely to appeal to the health-consious crowd.
The new non-dairy smoothies from Planet Smoothie come in three varieties, each of which is made from almond milk and other fresh ingredients. The Pineapple Tropi-Kale Twist smoothie contains leafy greens, while the Strawberry Chia Chiller is made from a blend of fruit and orange juice. Finally, the Salted Peanut Butter Cup smoothie combines cocoa powder, all-natural peanut butter, vanilla, bananas and sea salt for a dessert-like drink option.
With major chains such as Starbucks now offering almond milk, Planet Smoothie's new drink options demonstrates the growing demand for non-dairy alternatives.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Non-dairy Smoothie Demand
- Planet Smoothie's new non-dairy smoothie lineup demonstrates a growing demand for non-dairy alternatives.
- Almond Milk Infused Menus
- More businesses could offer almond milk-infused menu items for consumers who are reducing their dairy intake.
- Vegetable-infused Smoothies
- Smoothie and juice businesses could benefit from offering vegetable-infused smoothies as a healthier option for customers.
Where This Applies
- Cafes & Smoothie Shops
- Cafes and smoothie shops could benefit from offering non-dairy alternatives to meet the growing demand from health-conscious consumers.
- Plant-based Food Industry
- The plant-based food industry could benefit from creating more dairy-free options as more consumers reduce their dairy intake.
- Healthy Beverage Industry
- The healthy beverage industry could benefit from offering more vegetable-infused smoothies as consumers look for healthier drink options.
