Whether it is a low-cal treat or a protein-rich indulgence, the May 2017 food product trends reveal that the world of desserts is quickly changing. Instead of cutting out post-meal treats entirely, consumers are looking for healthier ways to satisfy their cravings.
While low-calorie and fat-free treats are nothing new, many of these desserts are getting a gourmet upgrade. Instead of tasting like bland versions of the real thing, new flavors and creative toppings are giving better-for-you desserts a whole new look. Some examples of these revamped treats include Müller's new whipped Greek yogurts with zero fat and ARCTIC ZERO's indulgent low-calorie ice creams.
Beyond better-for-you desserts, the May 2017 food product trends reveal that consumers are also turning to more nutrient-rich treats made with superfoods and other natural ingredients. These include options such as the nutrient-rich SAMBAZON Superfruit Acai Bites, the organic Barnana Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle and the dairy-free Coconut Collaborative Little Temptations.
Top 75 Food Product Ideas in May
From Decadent Fat-Free Yogurts to Acai Berry Sorbet Bites:
Katherine Pendrill — May 27, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Haute Easter Chocolates
The BULGARI Il Cioccolato Specialty Chocolate Shop Offers Elegant Treats
74
High-End Instant Noodles
The 'Goodles' Brand Decided to Recreate Standard Instant Noodle Packaging
73
Homemade Cereal Bar Brands
Hommy's Bars Combine Modern Branding With a Homemade Cooking Processes
72
Physicality Enhancing Snack Bars
Swala's Food Products Were Designed Specifically for Runners
71
Nostalgic Puzzle Desserts
Chef Cedric Grolet Creates Gorgeous Edible Rubik's Cube Treats
70
Free-From Fruit Syrups
These Syrups Contain Fewer Calories Than Most Sweet Condiments
69
Indulgent Airy Mousse Desserts
The Müller 'Püd mmMousse' Mousse Desserts are Light and Satisfying
68
Festive Sauce Sets
These Christmas Sauce Kits Let Recipients Decide If They're Naughty or Nice
67
Premium Snack Cake Confections
The Hostess Bake Shop Lineup Reworks Iconic Treats
66
Chocolate Vitamin Supplements
The Anlit 'Kidi Bites' Omega-3 Supplements are Tasty and Nutritious
65
Sweet-and-Savory Snack Sets
Sargento Foods' Newest Balanced Snacks Pair Protein with Sweets
64
Oven-Ready Poultry Packages
Sealed Air Corp.'s Display Bag is Also an Ovenable Pouch
63
Heritage Grain Cereals
Joice's Healthy Cereals Boast Ingredients Like Quinoa and Amaranth
62
Indian Cuisine Kits
SpiceCraft Boxes Supply Everything Needed to Make Indian Butter Chicken
61
Acai Berry Sorbet Bites
The SAMBAZON Superfruit Acai Bites are Organic and Free of Dairy
60
Single-Serve Ghee Packets
Fourth & Heart Focuses on Out-of-Home Use for Its Butter Alternative
59
Two-in-One Easter Eggs
Meio a Meio's Chocolate Egg for Easter Has Differently Flavored Halves
58
All-Vegan Meringue Shops
The 'Meringueshop' Sells Meringues Made with Aquafaba Instead of Eggs
57
Simplified Corn Tortillas
Chipotle's Corn and Flour Tortillas Have Just Two to Five Ingredients
56
Savory Seed Cube Snacks
The Squbes Cube Snacks are Made Using Seeds and Nuts
55
Upscale Instant Noodles
This New Cup Noodle Soup Flavor Tastes of Abalone and Oyster Stew
54
Energizing Coffee Chews
Dry Brew Makes Coffee Chews for Mess-Free, On-the-Go Energy
53
Bone Broth Pouches
'Bare Bones' Sells Broth in Bags, Rather Than Cartons or Cans
52
Vitamin-Enriched Instant Noodles
The NISSIN Miso Ginger Energy Instant Noodle Cup is Flavorful
51
Biodynamic Breakfast Cereals
This Cinnamon Cereal Boasts Alternative Agriculture Products
50
Decadent Fat-Free Yogurts
The Müller Light Kremas Whipped Fat-Free Greek Yogurts are Creamy
49
Sweet and Savory Spreads
Studio Marché Designed the Packaging for Crunch Preserves
48
Ghee Cooking Sprays
Fourth & Heart Now Offers Ghee Oil in a Convenient, Sprayable Format
47
Pumpkin Seed Protein Bars
The Health Warrior Pumpkin Seed Bars Have Simple Ingredients Only
46
Free-From Cheeses
Tesco and Bute Island Foods Teamed Up to Make Vegan Cheese Products
45
Prepackaged Artisan Noodle Meals
The Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese is Simple to Prep
44
Organic Grain Noodles
The Lotus Foods Organic Pad Thai Rice Noodles are a Healthy Alternative
43
Olive Oil-Infused Butters
The Bertolli Olive Oil Butters Balance Flavors in a Single Product
42
Healthy Digestion Food Seasonings
The FODY Food Co. Taco Seasoning is Low FODMAP-Certified
41
Nutrient-Dense Banana Snacks
The Barnana Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle is Thin and Crispy
40
Chocolate-Based Artisan Kitchen Collections
Willie's Cacao Offers Small-Batch Chocolate Products
39
Crispy Snack Chocolates
The Taza Chocolate Dark Bark is Made with 80% Dark Chocolate
38
Asian Flavor Tortillas
These New Doritos Tortilla Chips are Available in Taiwan and Japan Only
37
Bacon-Style Salmon Strips
Simple West Coast's Salmon Bacon Offers a Healthier Alternative
36
Earthy Snack Chip Lines
The Primizie’s Organic Sprouted Grains Crispbreads are Nutrient-Rich
35
Seasoned Seaweed Crisps
SeaSnax's 'Chomperz' are Branded as "Strangely Addictive" Seaweed Snacks
34
Dairy-Free Dessert Puddings
The Coconut Collaborative Little Temptations are Tasty and Healthy
33
Premium Chocolate Brand Desserts
The Nestle Aero Heavenly Chocolate Mousses are Upscale
32
Cruciferous Macaroni Bowls
Luvo's Gluten-Free Macaroni is Blended with Cauliflower Crumbles
31
Athletic Dessert Protein Bars
The MUSCLE MILK Protein Product Snack Bars Come in Many Flavors
30
Crunchy Cake Cookie Snacks
The Mrs. Freshley's Cake Crisps are a Light and Satisfying Snack
29
Reduced Sugar Fruit Candies
The Rowntrees Fruit Pastilles Now Feature Less Sugar and More Fiber
28
Ready-to-Pour Egg Replacers
Follow Your Heart's VeganEgg is Now Offered as a Bottled Liquid
27
Premixed Grain Dishes
The Patagonia Provisions Green Kale + KAMUT Vegetables and Grains are Ideal
26
Raw Chocolate Easter Eggs
This Easter Egg Takes the Form of a Healthy, Raw Chocolate Treat
25
On-the-Go Potato Cups
The Tasteful Selections Take & Shake Cheese Potatoes are Fast to Prepare
24
Solid Chocolate Eggs
The Solid Chocolate Company Makes a Decadent Alternative to Hollow Chocolate
23
Solar-Powered Bakery Granolas
The GrandyOats 'Coconola' Coconut Granola Cereal is Grain-Free
22
Free-From Snack Crackers
The Crunchmaster Cracker Snacks Come in Two Healthy Options
21
Veggie-Rich Chicken Snacks
Cave Man's All-Natural Chicken Snacks are Enriched with Vegetables
20
Oat-Filled Yogurt Pouches
YogOaty is a Single-Serve Pouch Marketed Towards Parents
19
Mineral-Dense Breakfast Smoothies
The Zen Breakfast Blend is a Smoothie Line Packed with Nutrients
18
Truffle-Filled Easter Eggs
The Aldi Easter Eggs are Made by a Family of Chocolatiers in Cornwall
17
Thin Cookie Chips
HannahMax's Cookie Chips Offer Guilt-Free Snacking
16
Savory Mustard Crackling Snacks
The Snaffling Pig x Colman's Fried Pork Crackling is Delicious
15
Frozen Churro Snacks
Pillsbury's Churro Bites Offer a Convenient Way to Enjoy Spanish Donuts
14
Vitamin-Infused Dark Chocolates
The Roar Chocolate Squares Provide a Treat with Nutrition Support
13
Premium Cocoa Caramel Candies
The Werther's Original Cocoa Crème Soft Caramels are Chocolatey
12
Decadent Low-Cal Frozen Treats
The New ARCTIC ZERO Flavors are Better Than Traditional Ice Cream
11
Squeezable Mustard Pouches
Silver Spring's Deli-Style Mustard is Packed into a Gusseted Pouch
10
Fiber-Rich Rice Treats
The Lotus Foods Organic Rice Delights are Made with Wholesome Ingredients
9
Cold-Pressed Applesauces
The Applesauce Adventures Organic Applesauces are Ideal for All Ages
8
Pickle-Flavored Freeze Pops
Van Holten's Freeze Ice Pops are Made with Pickle Brine
7
Heat-and-Eat Quinoa Side Dishes
The Ancient Harvest Microwaveable Organic Quinoa is Protein-Rich
6
Vegan Macaroni Meals
Upton's Naturals' Pre-Cooked Vegan Cheesy Mac is Ready in a Minute
5
Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches
Sweet Earth Food's Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches Include Mock Meat
4
Fragrantly Flavored Nacho Chips
The Cornitos Nacho Crisps are a Flavorful Corn-Based Snack
3
Portable Tart Snacks
Hail Merry's Tart Cups are Sold in Packs of Two Like Snack Bars
2
Cashew Milk Dessert Bars
So Delicious' Newest Dairy-Free Frozen Treats are Chocolate-dipped
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Low-Sugar Trail Mix Snacks
No Denial Foods Offers Products for Guilt-Free Snacking
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Magnetic Seasoning Storage Tins
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Churro Ice Cream Cones
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Upscale Chocolate Donuts
These Krispy Kreme Dessert Donuts are Made with Ghirardelli Chocolate
Homemade Cereal Bar Brands
Hommy's Bars Combine Modern Branding With a Homemade Cooking Processes
Physicality Enhancing Snack Bars
Swala's Food Products Were Designed Specifically for Runners
Post-Workout OJ Smoothies
This Delicious Greek Yogurt Smoothie is made with Florida Orange Juice
Nutritious Workplace Lunch Services
LunchOwl Aims to Create Productive Employees Through Food
Coffee Bean Shampoos
Pure Body Naturals' Coffee Shampoo and Body Wash is Made with Arabica Beans
Eco-Friendly Fish Leather Wallets
These Tidal Vision Salmon Leather Wallets Make Use of Waste
Egg-Shaped Diamond Photo Frames
These Unique Frames Can Hold Two Small Portraits at a Time
Festive Sauce Sets
These Christmas Sauce Kits Let Recipients Decide If They're Naughty or Nice
Boozy Artisanal Adult Sodas
The BEST DAMN Brewing Co. Released Two New Flavored Sodas
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On-the-Go Granola Bowls
Rush Bowls Assembles Nutritious Fruit Bowls for Any Time of the Day
Anxiety Relief Supplements
The Release My Mind Anxiety Formula Helps Naturally Soothe Worries
Gradient Chocolate Boxes
The Packaging for LAVA Chocolates Uses Color and Shape to Convey Flavor
Cereal Character Competitions
Weetabix and Cartoon Network are Encouraging Play with Food
Cappuccino Vape Juices
These New E Juices from Vapor4Life Have a Smooth Coffee Taste to Them
Collectible Glowing Eggs
This Novelty Toy Set Introduces Facehugger Eggs from the Alien Film
Pinching Seasoning Shakers
The 'Pinch' Pepper and Salt Shakers are Inspired by Recipe Seasoning
Specialized Hair Supplements
Ouai's Supplements for Hair are Solutions for Thin, Dry or Oily Locks
AR Easter Egg Games
British Land Launched a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt Game
Custom Vitamin Subscription Services
'Vitafive' Ensures You Get the Daily Vitamins You Need
Flower Delivery Films
Flex Films' Waterless Online Flower Delivery Solution Keeps Flowers Fresh
Heritage Grain Cereals
Joice's Healthy Cereals Boast Ingredients Like Quinoa and Amaranth
Indian Cuisine Kits
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Acai Berry Sorbet Bites
The SAMBAZON Superfruit Acai Bites are Organic and Free of Dairy
Two-in-One Easter Eggs
Meio a Meio's Chocolate Egg for Easter Has Differently Flavored Halves
All-Vegan Meringue Shops
The 'Meringueshop' Sells Meringues Made with Aquafaba Instead of Eggs
Savory Seed Cube Snacks
The Squbes Cube Snacks are Made Using Seeds and Nuts
Low-Sugar Sparkling Wines
The Carlo Gancia Leggero Prosecco Wine is a Lighter Libation Option
Cookie Dough Cones
Tart Sweets Serves Raw Cookie Dough Like Ice Cream
Bone Broth Pouches
'Bare Bones' Sells Broth in Bags, Rather Than Cartons or Cans
Cocoa Curry Ice Creams
This Ice Cream Flavor Fron Jeni's Pairs Cocoa and Curry
Biodynamic Breakfast Cereals
This Cinnamon Cereal Boasts Alternative Agriculture Products
Superfood Nail Polish Sets
This NAILS INC. Polish Has the Same Ingredients as an Acai Bowl
DIY Condiment Makers
The 'Maryo' Homemade Mayonnaise Maker Prepares Fresh Sauces
Pumpkin Seed Protein Bars
The Health Warrior Pumpkin Seed Bars Have Simple Ingredients Only
Free-From Cheeses
Tesco and Bute Island Foods Teamed Up to Make Vegan Cheese Products
Crystalized Candy Dessert Chocolates
This Chocolate Geode Took Months to Crystallize and Form
Organic Grain Noodles
The Lotus Foods Organic Pad Thai Rice Noodles are a Healthy Alternative
Waffle Cone Tacos
Ben & Jerry's is Now Selling Ice Cream in a Taco
Refillable Perfume Bottles
Louis Vuitton is Now Letting Consumers Refill Their Perfume Bottles
Savory Soup Ice Cream
Salt & Straw's Ramen Ice Cream is Made with Stock, Soy Sauce and More
Nutrient-Dense Banana Snacks
The Barnana Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle is Thin and Crispy
Cereal-Infused Ice Cream Shakes
The Burger King From Loops Shake is Sweet and Crunchy
Crispy Snack Chocolates
The Taza Chocolate Dark Bark is Made with 80% Dark Chocolate
Ramen Noodle Cup Candles
The Official Cup Noodle Candle is Scented Like the Popular Meal
Hydrating Rubber Face Masks
The New Dr. Jart+ Mask is Able to Moisturize and Enhance Skin
Complete Vegetable Supplements
The Bootea Greens Powder Superfood Has Five Veggies Per Serving
Cookie-Topped Dessert Cones
The Oddfellows Ice Cream Company Serves a Tall Ice Cream Treat
Cruciferous Macaroni Bowls
Luvo's Gluten-Free Macaroni is Blended with Cauliflower Crumbles
Athletic Dessert Protein Bars
The MUSCLE MILK Protein Product Snack Bars Come in Many Flavors
Edible Chocolate Websites
Hershey’s Brazil Created a Viral Campaign to Promote Its Chocolate
Coconut Oil Toothpastes
Jason's Simply Coconut Toothpaste is Inspired by Oil Pulling
Coffee-Flavored Cigarettes
Black Devil Launched a Line of Cigarettes That Boast Mild Coffee Notes
Overnight Nail Treatments
This Superfood-Infused NAILS INC Product Nourishes Nails at Night
Old-Fashioned Condiment Branding
The New Look of Hellmann's Mayonnaise Celebrates Rusticity
Swift Hanging Mailbags
The Rapisac Speeds Up Packaging for E-Commerce Deliveries
Reduced Sugar Fruit Candies
The Rowntrees Fruit Pastilles Now Feature Less Sugar and More Fiber
Seasonal Supplement Sets
'Hello Day' Sells Its Supplements in Boxed Kits Based on the Seasons
Vegetarian Turmeric Supplements
The Anlit Curcumin Gummy Vitamin Supplements are Kosher and Halal
Solid Chocolate Eggs
The Solid Chocolate Company Makes a Decadent Alternative to Hollow Chocolate
Over-the-Top Stadium Sandwiches
The 'Pulled Pork Patty Melt' Reinvents a Classic Sandwich
Fried Egg Shell Tacos
The Taco Bell Naked Breakfast Taco is an All-in-One Meal Option
Free-From Snack Crackers
The Crunchmaster Cracker Snacks Come in Two Healthy Options
Ice Cream-Flavored Lip Balms
Ben & Jerry's is Now Selling Ice Cream Lip Balm with Natural Oils
Chocolate Bar Pouches
Chokay's Chocolate Bar Package is an Alternative to Conventional Wrappers
Easter Dessert-Topped Pizzas
The Crust Bros. 'Fior-egg-tina' Pizza is Made with Cadbury Creme Eggs
Truffle-Filled Easter Eggs
The Aldi Easter Eggs are Made by a Family of Chocolatiers in Cornwall
Spicy Seafood Ice Cream
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Thin Cookie Chips
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Scented Eyeshadow Palettes
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