# Cruciferous Snack Puffs Snack'in For You Makes Veggie-Based, High-Protein Baked Puffs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs References: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/09/27/2750521/0/en/Snack-in-For-You-to-Debut-Better-For-You-Snack-Line-at-NACS-Show.html) & [snackinforyou](http://www.snackinforyou.com/)  Snack'in For You by [Sigma Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you) will be introducing its newest better-for-you snack at the upcoming [National Association of Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utz-brand-inc) ([NACS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-fritos-chile-cheese-jerky)) Show in the form of high-protein baked puffs made with a base of cauliflower or broccoli. These vegetable-based puffs are set to make their debut in early 2024 in four flavors: Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower Puffs, Mesquite Barbeque Broccoli Puffs, Cheddar Jalapeno Broccoli Puffs and Sour Cream and Onion Cauliflower Puffs. These gluten-free puffs are made with simple base ingredients, including cauliflower or broccoli, rice flour, chickpeas and pea protein. These better-for-you baked snack puffs deliver the flavor and texture that consumers have come to know, love and expect from their favorite snacks but with a healthful twist that all ages can appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 18% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Snacks:** The introduction of high-protein baked puffs made from cauliflower or broccoli offers a healthier alternative for snack lovers. - **Gluten-free Options:** The use of rice flour and chickpeas in these snack puffs caters to the growing demand for gluten-free snacks. - **Innovative Flavor Combinations:** Snack'in For You's new puffs feature unique flavor profiles like Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower and Cheddar Jalapeno Broccoli, providing exciting taste experiences for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Snacks:** The introduction of veggie-based, high-protein puffs presents innovative opportunities for companies in the healthy snacks industry. - **Gluten-free Food:** The use of gluten-free ingredients in these snack puffs opens up possibilities for companies in the gluten-free food industry to create new product lines. - **Flavor Enhancement:** Companies specializing in flavor innovation can leverage the demand for unique flavor combinations seen in Snack'in For You's puffs to develop exciting new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you.md) - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Gluten-Free Protein Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-gourmet-protein-puffs.md) - [Puffed Plant-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-crunchy-puffs.md) - [Protein-Packed Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-protein-puffs.md) - [Better-For-You Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-hands-protein-puffs.md) - [Regenerative Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocho-puffed-snack.md) - [Protein-Packed Puff Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-south-shore-puff-snacks.md) - [Puffy Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-puffs.md)