# Probiotic Yogurt Alternatives Good Plants Offers Low-Calorie, Low-Sugar Nut-Based Yogurt Cups By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurt-alternatives References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2018/12/dannon-adds-new-vegan-yogurt-line-to-its-light-and-fit-brand) & [lightandfit](http://www.lightandfit.com/good-plants/) Good Plants added a few new [non-dairy yogurt alternative products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-yogurts) to its Light & Fit brand that are [rich in probiotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-friendly-coconut-yogurt) and boast a base of almond milk. Each 5.3-ounce cup contains just 100 calories and offers indulgent low-sugar flavors like Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Coconut, Strawberry and Vanilla. These yogurt alternatives are set to compete with other almond milk-based options on the market, as they offer 40% fewer calories and 70% less sugar than comparable products on the market. As [Danone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danone-two-good) Vice President of Yogurt Marketing Prabha Cheemalapati puts it: "We know that many consumers, especially people who are focused on health and wellness, are increasingly looking for plant-based, non-dairy options to integrate into their routines. But there aren’t a lot of yogurt alternatives out there offering fewer calories and less sugar." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Probiotic Nut-based Yogurt Alternatives:** The increased demand for plant-based, low-calorie, and low-sugar yogurt alternatives offers opportunities for companies to develop new products catering to health-conscious consumers. - **Almond Milk-based Yogurt Products:** The growth in popularity of almond milk-based yogurt products presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new flavors and types of yogurt alternatives. - **Health and Wellness Trends:** The trend towards healthier eating habits and plant-based diets creates opportunities for companies to develop new products with fewer calories and less sugar to meet the evolving consumer needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dairy Alternatives:** The dairy alternatives sector has an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for low-calorie and low-sugar plant-based products by expanding their product lines to include more yogurt alternatives. - **Nut-based Food Industry:** Companies within the nut-based food industry can innovate and create new products like probiotic yogurt alternatives to cater to the health-conscious consumer demand. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of plant-based diets and the demand for low-sugar and low-calorie options by offering new and innovative products like almond milk-based yogurt alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Probiotic Dairy-Free Yogurt Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-yogurt-alternative.md) - [Sugar-Free Drinkable Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarfree-drinkable-yogurts.md) - [Fortified Non-Dairy Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-yogurt-alternative.md) - [Dairy-Free Greek-Style Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-plain-greek-style-yogurt.md) - [Vegan Probiotic Yogurt Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-kefir-yorgut.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Dairy-Free Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-yogurts.md) - [Probiotic Animal-Free Yogurt Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-yogurt-alternative.md) - [High-Protein Yogurt Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoplait.md) - [Vegan Honey Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashewmilk-yogurt.md)