Healthy Mac & Cheese options are definitely high in demand as the dish is popular with kids and parents are always on the lookout for wellness-focused foods. Little Spoon, the leading direct-to-consumer kids brand in the US, and Banza have partnered to deliver their take on a healthy Mac & Cheese recipe.
The limited-edition White Four-Cheese Mac Plate is a better-for-you take on the kid-favorite classic. The recipe is gluten-free, organic, and vegetarian. Key ingredient highlights are the Banza Chickpea Pasta, Cauliflower, Parsnip, and White Sweet Potato. The recipe delivers 50% more protein and three times more fiber than the traditional version of the dish.
The Little Spoon x Banza White Four-Cheese Mac Plate is microwaveable or can be placed in the oven.
Limited-Edition Kid Meals
Little Spoon and Banza Partner for a Healthy Mac & Cheese Meal
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Kid Meals - Opportunity to innovate kid-oriented meals with a focus on health and wellness.
2. Better-for-you Comfort Food - Disruptive opportunity to offer comfort food variants that are more nutritious.
3. High-protein Vegetarian Meals - Opportunity to create vegetarian meals that are both high in proteins and appealing to kids.
Industry Implications
1. Health Food - Appealing directly to parents who are looking for healthier food options for their kids.
2. Meal Delivery Services - Partnering with meal delivery services allows businesses to get their products in front of more customers.
3. Alternative Foods - Using alternative ingredients such as chickpea pasta opens up opportunities to develop unique products.