Protein is no longer a niche callout on the label—it's the number-one nutrient most Americans are actively chasing. And the brands that can pair that demand with clean ingredients and grab-and-go convenience are the ones winning shelf space right now.
Enter Silk, the #1 plant-based beverage brand recommended by registered dietitians, which is expanding its fast-growing Silk Protein lineup with two new plant-based offerings: Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes. Both are rolling out at major grocery stores nationwide this month—free of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners, and built around complete plant protein.
What's New in the Silk Protein Lineup
The two launches build on the Silk Protein milk line that debuted in January 2026, rounding out a portfolio designed to deliver high-protein, plant-powered nutrition across the day—breakfast, snack, or post-workout recovery.
Silk Protein Yogurt
Positioned as the only plant-based yogurt providing an excellent source of complete plant protein, each serving delivers:
- At least 12g of complete plant protein—twice the average protein content within the plant-based yogurt segment
- 4g of fiber, a good source for consumers
- 5 essential nutrients (calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iodine and phosphorus)
- No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners
It's available now nationwide in four flavors—Vanilla, Strawberry, Peach and Mixed Berry—at an SRP of $1.99 per 5.3oz cup and $6.79 per 24oz tub.
Silk Protein Shakes
These mark Silk's first ready-to-drink, shelf-stable protein shakes—a convenient, on-the-go format engineered for the protein-shake aisle. Each serving offers:
- 30g of complete plant protein
- 5g of fiber, a good source for consumers
- Just 2g of total sugar
- 180 calories per serving
- No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners
The shakes are rolling out this month in Vanilla and Chocolate at an SRP of $11.99 per 4-count Tetra Pack.
A Portfolio Built for How People Actually Eat
The strategy here is bundled functionality—protein plus fiber plus essential vitamins and minerals in one product, without sacrificing taste or clean labels.
"People today are looking for foods that work harder for them – options that taste great, keep them satisfied and support their wellness goals," said Kallie Goodwin, Plant-Based Food & Beverage Lead, Danone USA. "At Silk, we know people are looking beyond labels and focusing on how food supports their health and everyday routines. Our Silk Protein product portfolio brings together quality nutrition and great taste in a way that helps make it simple to fit key nutrients, like protein, fiber and essential vitamins & minerals, into busy, real-life moments."
By leaning on complete plant protein, Silk is targeting a clear gap: high-quality plant-based options within a protein category that has historically been dominated by dairy and whey.
Why It Matters
For grocers, procurement directors and foodservice buyers, this launch sits at the intersection of two of the strongest trends in the food and beverage industry right now: high-protein, better-for-you products and plant-based dining. The practical takeaways:
- Category expansion, not cannibalization. A plant-based yogurt delivering 12g+ of complete protein—double the segment average—gives retailers a differentiated SKU to merchandise against dairy Greek yogurt, capturing shoppers who want plant-based without giving up protein.
- Shelf-stable shakes lower operational friction. A shelf-stable, ready-to-drink format is easier to stock, ship and cross-merchandise—useful for grab-and-go coolers, campus and institutional accounts, hotels, and c-store programs chasing the on-the-go protein occasion.
- Clean-label credibility. No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners answers the "look beyond the label" shopper and supports premium positioning at accessible price points ($1.99 per cup, $11.99 per 4-pack).
- Brand pull reduces the sell-in risk. As the top plant-based beverage brand recommended by dietitians, Silk brings trust and marketing muscle that can accelerate velocity for buyers who add the line early.
For operators building menus and retail sets around functional nutrition, the signal is clear: shoppers increasingly expect a single product to check multiple boxes—protein, fiber, clean ingredients and convenience—all at once.
The Bottom Line
Silk's expansion is a well-timed bet on where plant-based nutrition is heading. For buyers and operators, it's worth evaluating how these SKUs fit your protein and better-for-you sets—and whether the on-the-go shake format opens new placement opportunities beyond the yogurt aisle.
Are you seeing high-protein plant-based products move faster in your stores, restaurants, or foodservice operations? Weigh in and share what's working in the comments. For more on where plant-powered and functional products are heading, explore our related coverage below.
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Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” for founding American Wholesale Floral. Politz is also the founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
