# Portable Protein-Rich Cakes Optimum Nutrition's Cake Bites Come in Red Velvet and Birthday Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-bites References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/supplement-spotlight-have-your-cake-and-protein-too-optimum-nutrition-introduces-cake-bites/) & [optimumnutrition](https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en_US/products/cake-bites) As an alternative to the many protein products on the market that come in standard flavors like vanilla and chocolate, Optimum Nutrition (ON) is diversifying the options available to consumers with its all-new 'Cake Bites.' Although the Cake Bites are packaged in the same style of wrapper as most [protein bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells), as Team ON athlete Steve Cook describes: "The whipped protein is a different texture and flavor than a protein bar and the cakes are bite-sized." The dessert-inspired protein snacks come in packs of three that are offered in decadent flavors, including Birthday Cake, Red Velvet and Chocolate Dipped Cherry. Each of these [whipped protein snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redcon1-and-hostess) boasts a rich frosting coating and just [four to five grams of sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-bake-shop-donuts) per serving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Diversified Protein Flavors:** Opportunities to create protein products with unique and unconventional flavors to cater to diverse consumer preferences. - **Whipped Protein Texture:** Innovations in protein products that have a light and whipped texture, providing a different sensory experience compared to traditional protein bars. - **Decadent Protein Snacks:** The development of protein snacks that resemble indulgent desserts, offering a guilt-free option for those with a sweet tooth. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Nutrition:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports nutrition industry to create protein products that go beyond traditional flavors and textures. - **Confectionery:** Exploring the intersection between the confectionery and health food industries by developing protein-rich snacks that resemble popular dessert flavors. - **Health and Wellness:** Incorporating innovative protein snack options into the health and wellness industry to provide consumers with nutritious alternatives to traditional desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Flavored Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-poppers.md) - [Protein Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cake-mixes.md) - [Cake-Flavored Nutrition Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-birthday-cake.md) - [Mini Protein Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheesecake.md) - [Low-Sugar Cake-Flavored Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warrior-crunch-birthday-cake-protein-bar.md) - [Decadent Protein Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastries.md) - [Birthday-Inspired Protein Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lean-body.md) - [Cheesecake-Inspired Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-inspired-protein-powder.md) - [Decadent High-Performance Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launches-protein-bites.md)