Protein Pop Balance is a new clear, sparkling prebiotic soda from Rise Wellness that delivers 15 grams of protein (10g whey protein isolate plus 5g collagen), 5 grams of fiber, and added prebiotics in a zero-sugar can. It launched September 3, 2026 in four flavors — Lime Slush, Tropical Pineapple, Watermelon Lime, and Fruit Punch — and is available now at proteinpop.com and on Amazon, with Target and other major retailers following in mid-September.
What’s Actually in the Protein Pop Balance Can
According to the official PR Newswire release from Rise Wellness, published September 3, 2026, Protein Pop Balance is a lightly carbonated, soda-like beverage built around four functional ingredients: 10 grams of clear whey protein isolate, 5 grams of bovine collagen, prebiotics, and 5 grams of fiber. The can contains 0 grams of sugar and is sweetened with a stevia leaf extract blend (Reb A and Reb M), with no artificial sweeteners, no caffeine, and no gluten.
“Protein Pop Balance is all about giving people a lighter way to stay on track,” said Darin Perry, CEO of Rise Wellness, in the release. “It’s a smart way to support your gut and your protein goals at the same time — without it feeling heavy. Balance brings together prebiotics, protein, collagen, and fiber in one can that’s easy for consumers to grab and go.”
Protein Pop is one of two brands owned by Rise Wellness, a subsidiary of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. If you’re already stocking your fridge with protein-forward foods, Balance slots in alongside recipes like this high protein edamame crunch salad, this high protein sweet potato breakfast boat, or these coffee jelly protein dessert cups for a full day of protein-focused eating.
Rounding Out a Three-Product Lineup
Balance is the third entry in the Protein Pop portfolio. The original Protein Pop delivers 22 grams of whey protein isolate in a non-carbonated, clear format, while Protein Pop Max (formerly Protein Pop Plus) delivers 30 grams of protein and bovine collagen in a carbonated can. Balance is pitched as the “lighter” option of the three, aimed at gut health as much as raw protein grams.
Is This Common?
Clear, functional sodas that swap sugar for protein, fiber, or prebiotics have become one of the more active corners of the beverage aisle over the past two years, alongside prebiotic soda brands and other high-protein drink lines. A single-brand company expanding an existing clear-protein-beverage line with a gut-health-focused, lower-protein variant is a fairly typical move in this category rather than an unusual one — it mirrors how most beverage brands add a “lighter” or “functional” line extension once an original product proves out.
Quick Questions
- How much protein and fiber does Protein Pop Balance have? Per the official release, each can has 15 grams of protein (10g whey protein isolate, 5g collagen) and 5 grams of fiber, plus added prebiotics.
- Where can I buy it? It’s available now at proteinpop.com and on Amazon; Target and other major retailers are set to carry it starting mid-September 2026, per Rise Wellness.
- Does it have caffeine or artificial sweeteners? No. The release states it contains no caffeine, no artificial sweeteners, and no gluten, and is sweetened with a stevia leaf extract blend.
Update Log
September 3, 2026: Article published following Rise Wellness’s official PR Newswire announcement of the Protein Pop Balance launch.
