# Almond Flour Baking Mixes Blue Diamond's Minimal Ingredient Baking Mixes are Gluten-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-flour-baking References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/18439-blue-diamond-launches-baking-mixes-and-dessert-cups) & [bluediamond](https://www.bluediamond.com/brand/cooking-baking) Blue Diamond Growers is making it easier for people to create [gluten-free cakes, brownies and cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blondie-baking-mix) at home with almond flour baking mixes and single-serve dessert cups. The mixes are made with a combination of finely sifted almond flour, rice flour and tapioca flour, and the ingredient lists are incredibly simple with 10 ingredients or less. The dairy-free, certified kosher and Non-GMO Project verified baking mixes in boxes can be used to prepare classics like [chocolate chip cookies with alternative flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-better-batch-cookie-mix) or chocolate and yellow cake. For those who need just a small bite of indulgence, there's a Molten Chocolate Cake and a Brownie with Diced Almonds that can be made in 60 seconds using a microwave. These simple make-at-home treats offer an alternative to traditional baking products that are [better-for-you options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-bread-mix). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gluten-free Baking Mixes:** Opportunity for food companies to create more gluten-free options using alternative flours like almond, rice, or tapioca flour. - **Simple Ingredient Lists:** An opportunity for food companies to market products with simplified ingredient lists, catering to consumers who prefer products with fewer ingredients. - **Single-serve Dessert Cups:** An opportunity for food companies to create more single-serve dessert options, especially those that cater to dietary restrictions like dairy-free or gluten-free. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can create and market gluten-free baking mixes using alternative flours like almond, rice, or tapioca flour. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can offer more options for gluten-free desserts, especially those made with alternative flours and cater to dietary restrictions. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can offer single-serve dessert options that cater to dietary restrictions like dairy-free or gluten-free. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vanilla-Flavored Baking Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-mills-1.md) - [Farmer-Supporting Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-baking-mixes.md) - [Keto-Friendly Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketogenic-seed-baking-mix.md) - [Gluten-Free Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-double-chocolate-brownie.md) - [Gluten-Free Flour Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-flour-blend.md) - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md) - [Health-Conscious Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-fudge-brownie-mix.md) - [Protein Cookie Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-baking-mixes.md) - [Gluten-Free Nut Pie Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-pie-crusts.md)