# Healthy Bean Brownies The New Brownies Bites from 'Zemas' Feature an Unexpected Healthy Ingredient By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-brownies References: [trndmonitor](http://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-zemas-black-bean-brownie-bites/) & [zemasfoods](http://zemasfoods.com/product/black-bean-brownie-bites/) The new black bean brownies from 'Zemas Madhouse Foods' are a chocolate lover's dream with an unexpectedly healthy twist. Made from wholesome and organic ingredients, the '[Black Bean Brownie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-brownie-bites)' are a more nutritious choice for a chocolate-flavored treat. The Zemas black bean brownies come as a [dry mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blondie-baking-mix), meaning you can whip up freshly baked brownies at any time. Simply add water, vanilla and black beans to the superseed mix of hemp chia and flax meal for a quick and easy dessert. While the mix is already rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, black beans add healthy fiber and protein to take this classic treat to a whole new level. With pure cocoa powder and organic cinnamon, the taste of the black beans will be completely hidden so all you will taste is the [rich chocolate flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Healthy Dessert Alternatives:** Creating desserts with unexpected healthy ingredients presents an opportunity to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Functional Food Mixes:** Developing dry mixes that allow consumers to easily make nutritious desserts at home provides convenience and customization. - **Disguised Nutrient-rich Ingredients:** Using ingredients like black beans that blend seamlessly into the flavor profile of a traditional treat opens up possibilities for incorporating hidden nutrients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to offer healthier dessert options and capitalize on the growing demand for nutritious treats. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage the trend of functional food mixes to cater to consumers seeking convenient and wholesome dessert choices. - **Packaged Foods:** Packaged food companies can tap into the disguised nutrient-rich ingredients trend to develop new products that appeal to health-conscious individuals looking for guilt-free indulgences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownies-with-hidden-veggies.md) - [Glazed Protein Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-protein-brownies.md) - [Veggie-Packed Brownie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-brownie-bites.md) - [Protein-Rich Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-addisons.md) - [Caffeinated Chocolate Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energizing-brownies.md) - [Nut-Free Plant-Based Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-brownie.md) - [Simple Preparation Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-ultimate-fudge-brownie-mix.md)