# Vegan Avocado Burger Buns Food Deco Shares a Healthy Fast Food Dish With a Plant-Based Bun By M | Published 2016-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-burger References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/387424/Avocado-Burger-Buns-Are-The-Latest-Food-Trend-To-Make-Waves-On-Instagram/) & [fooddeco.nl](http://www.fooddeco.nl/) Food Deco is a food blog put together by Colette Dike that shares innovative ways to redesign classic recipes with vegan alternatives, and this green avocado burger with a plant-based bun is an ideal example of the creativity behind the meals. The dish is entirely meat-free while adding healthier substitutes to retain flavor and focus on [vegan fast casual alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilld-and-beyond-meat). The burger patty is made using [chickpeas, panko crumbs and spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-masala-veggie-burger) to retain a high dosage of protein and a thick texture. The patties are deep fried to hold its shape and then topped with vegan mayo, baby corn, lettuce and tomato. The dish is sandwiched between an [avocado bun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-wedges) consisting of a raw avocado, peeled, sliced and rolled in sesame seeds. The dish caters to for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Fast Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fast food restaurant that exclusively serves plant-based burgers and sandwiches to cater to the growing demand for vegan alternatives. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market alternative protein products made from ingredients like chickpeas and panko crumbs, offering a healthier and more sustainable option for consumers. - **Creative Vegan Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a platform or app that curates and shares innovative vegan recipes, inspiring home cooks to explore plant-based alternatives and reimagine classic dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a fast casual dining chain that specializes in vegan and vegetarian options, catering to the increasing demand for healthier and eco-friendly meals on-the-go. - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create advanced plant-based meat substitutes, offering a wide range of products that mimic the taste and texture of meat. - **Food Blogging and Social Media Influencer Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a comprehensive platform that connects food bloggers and social media influencers with brands looking to promote their vegan and plant-based products, fostering a collaborative marketing ecosystem. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Brioche Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-brea-bakery-brioche-bun.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Breadless Avocado Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avowich.md) - [Sustainable Avocado Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-alternative.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Vegan Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preposterous-foods.md) - [Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beef-free-boy.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Spiced Chickpea Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-chickpea-burger.md) - [Plant-Derived Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-smash-burger.md)