Joy the Baker's 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' post finds a way to make the consumption of vegetables all the more fun. The small snacks are especially appropriate for young children who may be adverse to certain foods as the shape of these bites are approachable for even the pickiest of eaters.
Joy begins her Broccoli & Potato Nugget entry by poking fun at herself and her blog which often features pizza and doughnut dishes. She wishes to turn over a new leaf here with carrots, leeks, yams and carrots.
If followed with precision, this recipe will produce 36 nuggets in total. Seasoning is essential with her use of minced garlic, black pepper, Old Bay spices and dijon mustard. Bread crumbs and whipped eggs bind the aforementioned ingredients altogether.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Veggie Snacks
- The popularity of creative and healthy snacks made with fresh vegetables offers opportunities for innovation in the snack food industry.
- Kid-friendly Foods
- As parents look for ways to encourage their children to eat healthier, opportunities abound for the development of new, fun-shaped foods that incorporate healthy ingredients.
- Plant-based Binders
- Innovations in plant-based ingredients that effectively replace traditional egg and breadcrumb binders offer an opportunity to appeal to vegetarian and vegan consumers, while also creating a healthier snack option for all consumers.
Where This Applies
- Snack Food
- The snack food industry could innovate by developing new, vegetable-based snacks that appeal to health-conscious consumers.
- Baby and Children's Food
- As parents increasingly look for healthier options for their children, there is an opportunity to create new, fun-shaped snacks for kids that are made with fresh vegetables.
- Plant-based Food
- Plant-based companies looking to replace traditional egg and breadcrumb binders in their products could innovate by exploring alternative ingredients that are healthy and appeal to a broad range of consumers.
