# Sparkling Protein Refreshments Yesly's Sparkling + Protein Water Has 20 Grams of Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yesly-sparkling-protein-water References: [yeslywater](https://yeslywater.com/) & [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2026/new-beverages-huel-grows-daily-greens-stumptowns-sky-brew-red-bull-x-nascar)  [Yesly's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yesly) all-new Sparkling + Protein Water promises to tick multiple boxes for consumers in search of a convenient, refreshing way to boost their protein intake. In slim 12-ounce cans, Yesly's crisp and refreshing Sparkling + Protein Water delivers 20 grams of protein. Alongside flavorful, fruity varieties like Pomegranate Açai Blueberry, Watermelon and Berries & Cream, Yesly offers [Shirley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-italian-ice) [Temple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempted-dirty-shirley), tapping into the demand for better-for-you versions of the nostalgic soda mocktail. Protein drinks are undergoing a noticeable shift as consumers move away from thick, creamy shakes in favor of clear, light formulas that feel more like a refreshing beverage than a filling supplement. Effervescent and easy to drink, Yesly Sparkling + Protein Water is poised to win over a new wave of consumers who want their daily hydrators to do more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sparkling Protein Hydration:** Effervescent waters with high protein content are reshaping functional beverages by merging refreshment, nutrition, and daily hydration into a single lightweight format. - **Clear Protein Formats:** As consumers move beyond creamy shakes, transparent and light-bodied protein drinks create space for supplement brands to feel more like mainstream refreshment products. - **Better-for-you Nostalgia:** Nostalgic flavors like Shirley Temple gain new relevance when paired with functional benefits, allowing familiar indulgences to fit modern wellness expectations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Functional Beverages:** Protein-enhanced sparkling drinks expand the category by positioning everyday hydration as a convenient source of performance, wellness, and lifestyle benefits. - **Sports Nutrition:** The shift toward crisp, portable protein options broadens sports nutrition beyond gym-focused consumers and into casual daily consumption moments. - **Soft Drinks:** Traditional soda occasions are being reinterpreted through low-guilt, nutrient-added alternatives that preserve flavor variety while reducing reliance on conventional sweetened refreshment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrating Clear Whey Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein2o-p2x-advanced-hydration.md) - [Quality-Driven Whey Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-life-clear-whey-protein.md) - [Strawberry-Basil Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esn-isoclear-whey-protein-isolate.md) - [Replenishing Protein-Fiber Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-clear-protein.md) - [Citrus Dessert Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-lime-protein-bar.md) - [Sports Nutrition Retailer Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-very-group.md) - [Protein-Forward Functional Hydration Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hydration-brand.md) - [Modest Nutrient-Dense Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrientpacked-chilled-meals.md) - [Singer-Approved Wellness Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-nutrition-drink-mix.md)