Danone’s Silk brand expands protein line-up with new plant-based yogurts & shakes

USA – Danone’s alt-dairy brand Silk has expanded its range of high-protein products with the launch of Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes, rolling out across the USA this summer.

The new additions build on the success of the existing Silk Protein line, unveiled earlier this year with the launch of a protein-enriched plant-based milk alternative drink.

Now, Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes join the line-up, catering to increasing demand for high-protein offerings within the non-dairy space.

Silk Protein Yogurt, rolling out to retailers in late June, contains 13g of complete plant protein per serving (6oz) in 24oz multi-serve tub format (SRP $6.79), and 12g in individual 5.3oz individual cups (SRP $1.99).

The individual cups are available in vanilla, strawberry, peach and mixed berry flavour varieties, while the vanilla yogurt is available in the multi-serve tub.

The yogurt is made from soya protein and contains twice the average protein content within the US plant-based yogurt segment. It also offers 4g of fibre per serving and a good source of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iodine and phosphorus. It contains no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.

Also launching, in the protein shake aisle of USA grocery stores from July onwards, are Silk Protein Shakes: the brand’s first ready-to-drink, shelf-stable protein shakes designed for convenient, on-the-go consumption.

Each single-serve 11.15 fl oz bottle contains 30g of complete, soya-based plant protein – the highest protein content in the Silk portfolio and comparable to many dairy-based protein shake offerings.

Like the yogurts, the shakes are formulated with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. They contain 2g of total sugar and 180 calories per serving, and provide 5g of fibre per serving.

Silk Protein Shakes debut in chocolate and vanilla flavours, selling for an SRP of $11.99 per four-carton pack.

In 2025, the company launched a high-protein version of its Silk brand as the food giant aims to “reignite interest” in plant-based dairy by filling what it considers to be a void in the sector.

Silk Protein has 50% more protein per serving and half the sugar as conventional dairy milk.

It also contains 13 grams of complete plant protein, the highest among refrigerated plant-based milk on the market, as well as 3 grams of fiber and no artificial sweeteners, according to Danone. 

Protein has become one of the most in-demand ingredients in the USA with food and beverage companies adding it into everything from water and bars to candy and popcorn.

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