# DIY Legume Bites Brit & Co. Veggie French Fries Safely Satisfy Junk Food Cravings By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brit-co-veggie-french-fries References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/put-down-the-french-fries-make-veggie-fries-instead/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/britmorin) The Brit & Co. veggie french fries are sure to satisfy junk food cravings without the added calories. With the growing concern of obesity and related health problems, it's wise to alter one's diet in order to live a longer and healthier life. The Brit & Co. blog is a lifestyle brand that offers simple and creative living ideas and recipes. Unlike fries, these legume bites are baked instead of fried. To make these, simply cut up some veggies, bread them and place them in the oven. The breading is made out of ground panko, pine nuts, cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese. Dip the veggies in some egg, then into the breading mixture and bake. These delicious treats are ideal for late night snacking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Veggie Snacks:** As consumers become more health conscious, there is room for disruptive innovation in healthier snacking alternatives. - **Baked Vs. Fried Foods:** In addition to being a healthier option, the trend towards baking over frying can lead to innovation in kitchen appliances or cooking techniques. - **Late-night Snacking Alternatives:** There is an opportunity to create convenient and healthy options for consumers who crave snacks during non-traditional hours. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** This article highlights an opportunity for healthier snack options within the food and beverage industry. - **Health and Wellness:** The emphasis on the health benefits of the legume bites points towards disruption in the health and wellness industry. - **Kitchen Appliances and Tools:** The trend towards healthier cooking methods may spur innovation in kitchen appliances and tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veggie-Packed Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-sensible-foods.md) - [Enhanced Superfood Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-fries.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Brussels Sprout Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brussels-sprout-snack.md) - [Frozen Veggie-Packed Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-blondie-bites.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md) - [Colorful Root Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-vegetable-fries.md) - [Rippled Air-Fried Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-fries.md) - [Air-Fried French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries.md)