Trendy foods often get their start on TikTok—from recipes like baked feta pasta to viral products like Walgreens candy. But the food that's currently dominating our algorithm is Coconut Cult—a probiotic-rich plant-based yogurt. The catch? Each 16-oz jar retails for a whopping $39. If you can't make space in your grocery budget for luxury yogurt (hey, me neither), you still have plenty of options that can fill your gut microbiome with good bacteria. We consulted nutrition experts and rounded up six probiotic-rich foods that you should add to your shopping cart.

Yogurt

Coconut Cult argues that other store-bought yogurt brands don't offer the same probiotics as its product and pale in comparison from a gut health standpoint. Whether that's true or not, you can still get plenty of probiotic benefits from other brands. Commercial yogurt undergoes pasteurization before hitting shelves, but brands often add active cultures back to their recipe to retain the good bacteria benefits.

If you want a coconut-based dupe, Allison Gregg of Flora & Fauna Nutrition recommends Cocojune. Gregg adds that their recipe is "made of all-natural ingredients and includes one of the most well-studied probiotics for gut health, Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 (R), all at a fraction of the price."

Dairy-based yogurts are also a great choice. "One of my go-to options is Greek yogurt—it’s packed with probiotics and has around 9 grams of protein per 100g serving," says Jennifer Pallian, RD, of Foodess. "Additionally, since it’s easier to digest for some people due to its lower lactose content and probiotics, I find it’s a great dairy option for those with mild lactose intolerance."

Kefir

If you want to maximize the amount of probiotics per serving, it's worth exploring the world of Kefir. This fermented dairy product has been made in the Northern Caucasus region for thousands of years and is regarded as one of the best gut-healthy foods.

"[It] is similar to drinkable yogurt in taste and texture, but that is where the similarity ends," says Caroline Margolis, RD at Lifeway Foods. "Kefir contains two to three times more probiotics than yogurt and a mix of both bacteria and yeast-based cultures, which is unique to kefir, and it’s fermented for a much longer time resulting in more bioactive peptides and less lactose."

Farmer Cheese

If you've been on the cottage cheese wave that's been taking over TikTok for the past year, then you'll love the nutritional benefits of its cousin, farmer cheese. "Many don’t know about its probiotic properties," says Amanda Sauceda, MS, RD. "Farmer’s cheese works well for breakfast or as a snack with some fruit, blended into a smoothie, or as a savory dip."

If you want to maximize the good bacteria, Sauceda says to "make sure it says it has live and active cultures."

Kombucha

Kombucha walked so Coconut Cult could run. The fermented tea started as a Whole Foods novelty and has since ballooned into a massive beverage category. You can have kombucha in virtually every flavor under the sun, either on its own or combined with other ingredients. But its main appeal is the high concentration of good bacteria.

That being said, Sauceda warns about shopping wisely. "Not all kombuchas are created equal," she says. "Check the label to make sure it has live and active cultures (along with the probiotic strain) listed."

Miso

Fermented foods don't just offer health benefits; they also lend flavor. That's especially true when it comes to miso, a Japanese fermented soybean paste. "Miso is full of gut-friendly microbes, digestive enzymes, and plant fibers that help support digestion," Pallian says.

It's easy to incorporate miso into any recipe that could benefit from its nuanced, savory flavor. It's worth being mindful about the sodium content, but it's still a probiotic-rich seasoning that's worth incorporating into your diet. "Studies show that daily miso consumption may help reduce the risk of stomach issues like gastritis, gastric ulcers, and duodenal ulcers," Pallian adds.

Kimchi

Fermented and pickled foods are a no-brainer if you want to introduce more probiotics to your diet. One of our favorites is kimchi, a tangy, spicy cabbage that's a staple of Korean cuisine. "It’s loaded with lactic acid bacteria, which help keep the gut microbiome balanced," Pallian says.

On top of that, Pallian says that studies suggest that kimchi's also helpful for regulating triglycerides, good cholesterol, and fasting blood sugar. Who knew that supporting our gut health could taste so good?