# Comforting Apple Oat Lattes Le Pain Quotidien's Autumn Latte Tastes Like Apple Pie in a Mug By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-latte References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2021/10/le-pain-quotidien-vegan-latte) & [lepainquotidien](https://www.lepainquotidien.com/us/en/) For the fall season, Le Pain Quotidien introduced a vegan-friendly autumn latte at all of its worldwide locations. The comforting Apple Oat Latte is said to taste like apple pie à la mode in a mug, since it uses a combination of apple cider and oat milk as a base. Inspired by apple butter and apple pie à la mode, the beverage elevates an ingredient pairing that's often found in oat crumbles and cereals. The [plant-based treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-pumpkin-spice) is a menu addition that promises to provide warmth all season long. Le Pain Quotidien chef consultant Kaegan Welch told [VegNews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-troop), "We wanted to offer a beverage that celebrates fall flavors but was great for the whole family—being that it is a non-caffeinated latte." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Beverages:** The popularity of plant-based diets presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate with creative and comforting plant-based beverages to meet the growing demand of consumers. - **Seasonal Flavors:** Businesses can capitalize on seasonal flavors to create limited edition offerings that celebrate the season and drive customer traffic. - **Non-caffeinated Alternatives:** With many consumers seeking non-caffeinated beverage options, businesses can offer innovative non-caffeinated alternatives to traditional coffee beverages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Foodservice:** Foodservice businesses can offer innovative seasonal beverages to drive traffic during the fall season. - **Plant-based Food:** As the popularity of plant-based diets continues to grow, businesses in the plant-based food industry can create unique plant-based beverage options to cater to this audience. - **Specialty Coffee:** With consumers seeking unique and creative non-caffeinated beverage options, businesses in the specialty coffee industry can offer comforting and innovative plant-based lattes to meet this demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Dairy Fall Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-apple-crisp.md) - [Nutty Oat-Flavored Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-crunch-oatmilk-latte.md) - [Dairy-Free Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-oatmilk-macchiato.md) - [Dairy-Free Layered Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-lattes.md) - [Spiced Apple Pie Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst.md) - [Artisan Autumnal Coffee Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peets-fall-menu.md) - [Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-new-fall-menu.md) - [Caramel Apple-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-apple-latte.md) - [Steaming-Friendly Autumnal Oat Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-oat-barista.md)