# Snack-Sized Pancake Bites Denny's New Blueberry Pancake Puppies are Bite-Sized Pancake Balls By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-pancake-puppies References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a25907591/dennys-blueberry-pancake-puppies/) & [dennys](https://www.dennys.com/food/featured/blueberry-pancake-puppies/) Pancake lovers rejoice because [Denny's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-waffle-slam) just introduced a whole new way to enjoy everyone's favorite breakfast dish: Blueberry Pancake Puppies. While hush puppies are typically on the savory side, these new Pancake Puppies are nothing but sweet. Denny's new Blueberry Pancake Puppies are essentially [bite-sized pancake balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-poffertjes). Each pancake ball is studded with blueberries, white chocolate chips, and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. If that weren't delicious enough, the [snackable pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancakes-go) are also served with a side of warm cream cheese icing for dipping. Priced at just $2 for 6 balls, these puppies are a steal. If you're looking for a way to celebrate National Blueberry Pancake Day on January 28, Denny's just gave you the perfect excuse. Image Credit: *Denny's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bite-sized Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bite-sized versions of popular food items to cater to on-the-go snacking trends. - **Flavor Variety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unique flavors and ingredients to create new and exciting food options. - **Diverse Dipping Sauces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of innovative dipping sauces to enhance the snacking experience and add a customizable element. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to package and present food products for quick and convenient consumption. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate bite-sized snack options into existing menus to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Food Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with food brands to offer exclusive bite-sized snack products that can be sold in retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Donut Hole-Style Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-bite-breakfast-plate.md) - [Buttermilk Pancake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-bites.md) - [Patriotic Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-berry-pancake-slam.md) - [All-Day Waffle Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bites.md) - [Themed Fiber-Rich Frozen Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-frozen-pancakes.md) - [Cinnamon Cookie-Inspired Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-pancakes.md) - [Cake-Inspired Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-pancakes.md) - [Candy-Studded Mini Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-mini-pancakes.md) - [Heart-Shaped Pancake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-bites-pancakes.md)