# Dessert-Inspired Almond Spreads Buff Bake's Almond Butter Spread Tastes Like Birthday Cake By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-butter-spread References: [buffbake](http://buffbake.com/products/birthdaycake) This protein-packed almond butter spread from Buff Bake is made with more than just dry-roasted nuts. The 'Birthday Cake Almond Butter' is also enhanced with premium ingredients like all-natural whey protein, coconut palm sugar, white chocolate chips and coconut oil. This flavorful cake-inspired spread makes an ideal snack for those who want to indulge in a guilt-free fashion. In total, the birthday cake-inspired snack spread provides about 11 grams of protein per serving. Buff Bake suggests eating this nutrient-dense almond butter spread along with a bowl of oatmeal, [mixing it into smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-almond-butter-protein-smoothie), swallowing it by the spoonful or enjoying it with some fresh fruit slices. Other tempting [dessert-inspired almond butter flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majic-protein) from Buff Bake include Red Velvet, Snickerdoodle, Cookie and White Chocolate, which appeal to those who crave alternatives to savory protein snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Protein-packed Spreads:** The rise of protein-packed spreads presents an opportunity for innovative companies to create new flavors and add functional ingredients to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking guilt-free indulgence. - **Dessert-inspired Snack Options:** The trend of dessert-inspired snack options opens doors for businesses to develop innovative products that combine indulgence with nutritious ingredients, satisfying consumers' cravings without compromising their health goals. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The increasing popularity of alternative protein sources like almond butter provides a platform for companies to create disruptive innovation in the food industry by offering unique flavors that cater to diverse consumer preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, there is an opportunity to create and market novel protein-packed spreads that mimic dessert flavors, attracting health-conscious consumers looking for guilt-free indulgence. - **Healthy Snacks:** The healthy snack industry can capitalize on the trend of dessert-inspired snack options by developing innovative products that combine indulgence with natural and functional ingredients, catering to consumers seeking both taste and nutrition. - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based food industry can benefit from the rising demand for alternative protein sources by developing dessert-inspired almond butter flavors that appeal to consumers seeking healthier and more sustainable options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whey-Boosted Peanut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcream.md) - [High-Protein Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-nut-butter.md) - [Protein Peanut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-peanut-butter.md) - [Sprinkle-Infused Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marzipan-with-sprinkles-nut-butter.md) - [Cake-Flavored Alt Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-almond-creamer.md) - [Cake-Flavored Nutrition Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-birthday-cake.md) - [Chickpea-Powered Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-beans-protein-cream.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-poppers.md) - [Sweet & Savory Butter Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-butter-snack-spreads.md)