# Dairy-Like Plant-Based Protein Products These Silk Protein Products Come in Yogurts and Shakes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-protein-products References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/danone-s-silk-brand-expands-protein-line-up-with-new-plant-based-yogurts-and-shakes)  These Silk Protein products have been debuted by the [Danone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteinrich-milk-alternative)-owned brand as a series of dairy-inspired food items from the alt dairy brand that take aim at consumer demand for protein-rich foods with a plant-based twist. The products include the Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes, which are rolling out in the US this summer and build on the success of the existing Silk Protein products. The Silk Protein Yogurts comes in Vanilla, Strawberry, Mixed Berry and Peach varieties that have 13-grams of [plant-based protein per serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-protein-yog) and four-grams of fiber. The Silk Protein Shakes, on the other hand, have 30-grams of complete plant-based protein with five-grams of fiber and come in Vanilla and Chocolate flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 81% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Protein Dairy:** Dairy-inspired formats with high plant protein content are reshaping refrigerated staples by giving consumers familiar textures, flavors and nutrition without conventional milk. - **Functional Alt-dairy Snacks:** Protein- and fiber-enhanced yogurts and shakes reflect a growing opportunity for plant-based brands to move beyond substitution into everyday wellness-oriented snacking. - **Complete Protein Beverages:** Ready-to-drink plant protein shakes with complete amino acid profiles are expanding the appeal of alt-dairy products among fitness, convenience and nutrition-focused consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Alternative Dairy:** The category is evolving through products that match traditional dairy occasions while differentiating with plant-based protein, fiber and recognizable flavor varieties. - **Functional Foods:** Nutrient-dense yogurts and shakes demonstrate how everyday grocery products can become platforms for added health benefits and premium positioning. - **Packaged Beverages:** Shelf-ready and refrigerated protein shakes create space for beverage companies to merge convenience, plant-based formulation and meal-replacement cues in mainstream retail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Protein Plant-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-18g-protein.md) - [Protein-Rich Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteinrich-milk-alternative.md) - [Fiber-Rich Protein-Packed Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siggis-fruit-fiber.md) - [High-Protein Almond Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-protein.md) - [Protein-Rich Plant-Based Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-organic-plantbased-milk.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almondmilk-protein-shakes.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Kids Yogurt Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-kids.md) - [Dairy-Free Skyr Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-skyr.md) - [Regional Plant-Based Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-plantbased-beverage.md)