# Pressed Smoothie Bars The Kind Pressed Pineapple Snacks Offer Blended Drink in an Edible Format By M | Published 2016-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-drink References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-kind-pressed-pineapple-coconut-chia-bar/) & [kindsnacks](http://www.kindsnacks.com/) [Kind Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-protein-max-granola) takes inspiration from [smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-smoothies) for its latest bar recipe that uses pressed fruit and superfoods to offer consumers a conveniently edible version of some of their favorite blended drink combinations. This includes a Kind Pressed Pineapple Coconut Chia Bar that takes just like a smoothie. The bars are made with pressed tropical fruits such as pineapple and apple that is then accented with coconut and chia seeds to [improve digestion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-shaker). The bar tastes similar to a smoothie thanks to the way the fruit is pressed -- retaining the fruit's natural and bold flavor. The ingredients are all-natural and the bars are made exclusively with produce making the snack an ideal gluten-free option. The use of natural fruits eliminates the need to add refined sugars to sweeten the bar, making it a healthy dessert option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pressed Fruit Snacks:** Opportunity for creating new flavors and combinations of pressed fruit snacks, providing a convenient and healthy alternative to traditional snacks. - **Edible Smoothie Alternatives:** Opportunity to develop innovative products that offer the taste and benefits of a smoothie in an edible format, appealing to consumers who are on the go. - **All-natural Snacks:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for all-natural snack options by creating bars made exclusively with natural and gluten-free ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new pressed fruit snack products that offer unique flavors and nutritional benefits. - **Convenience Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating convenient and portable alternatives to traditional smoothies that can be consumed on the go. - **Health Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the range of all-natural and gluten-free snack options by incorporating pressed fruit and superfoods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Forward Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-breakfast-protein.md) - [Free-From Pressed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-bars.md) - [Grain-Powered Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars.md) - [Nutritious Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-juicery-protein-smoothies.md) - [Healthy Trail Mix-Style Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-2.md) - [Smoothie-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-valley-protein-smoothie-bars.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-savory.md) - [Protein-Rich Snack Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-1.md) - [Nutty Plant-Based Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-frozen-bars.md)