# Porky Cinnamon Buns These Tasty Cinnamon Bacon Buns Look Just Like Adorable Little Piggies By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-buns References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/recipes/cinnabacon-piglets/) If you are obsessed with bacon and also enjoy cinnamon buns, you will absolutely love these [pig-shaped bacon buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs). The Cinnabacon Piglets recipe is from krivas on Instructables. The adorable snack is essentially a cinnamon bun with a [candied bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-bacon-bites) surprise at the center. To make your own cinnamony bacon buns at home, you will need yummy ingredients such as bacon strips, brown sugar, ground cinnamon and stuff to make dough. You will also require a mini muffin tin, cupcakes and an edible marker, which is used to make the little piggies' eyes. These animalistic treats would be great for celebrating Chinese New Year if it was the year of the pig. They are also great for entertaining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Animal-shaped Sweets:** Opportunity to create innovative treats shaped like animals for special occasions or events. - **Candied Bacon:** Incorporating candied bacon as a surprise filling can add a unique twist to traditional pastries or desserts. - **Edible Markers:** Creating custom designs with edible markers can elevate the aesthetic appeal of baked goods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with animal-shaped sweets or fillings like candied bacon to create unique treats that stand out from the competition. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate animal-shaped sweets to add a playful touch to special occasions or corporate events. - **Food Trucks:** Food trucks can diversify their menus by offering animal-shaped sweets with candied bacon fillings as a unique and unconventional snack option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Cinnamon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-cinnamon-toast-bacon.md) - [Cinnamon-Bacon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon.md) - [Pull-Apart Caramel Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mini-cinnis.md) - [Soft-Baked Cinnamon Roll Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-roll-cookies.md) - [Cereal-Flavored Bacon Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon.md) - [Kid-Sized Cinnamon Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bites-cinnamon-buns-muffins.md) - [Convenient Muffin-Style Cinnamon Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-buns-muffins.md) - [Porky Plant-Based Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.md)