# Grilled Coconut Figs This Carb-Free Dessert Features Fresh Figs with Caramel and Coconut Cream By M | Published 2015-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbfree-dessert References: [paleomg](http://paleomg.com/grilled-figs-with-coconut-whipped-cream-apple-cider-caramel/) & [paleomg](http://paleomg.com/) For those consumers searching for a carb-free dessert need to look no further than this grilled fig treat made with fresh fruit, coconut whipped cream and a homemade caramel sauce. The dessert is [grain-free, gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethels-baking-co) and paleo making it an ideal wholesome snack to have when you're craving something sweet. This delicious fruit treat is creatively made on the grill giving the fresh figs an aromatic smokey taste that really contrasts the sweetness of the fruit's flesh. The figs can be grilled inside on a grill pan or on a barbecue. Then to add a fall touch to these fruits a [homemade apple cider caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream) is made using cinnamon, apple cider, vanilla and coconut milk. The festive fall caramel is drizzled onto the figs before being topped with fresh coconut whipped cream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carb-free Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative, low-carb dessert options for health-conscious consumers. - **Grill-based Treats:** Potential for developing unique grilled fruit recipes that offer a smoky flavor profile. - **Fall-inspired Caramel:** Opportunity to explore seasonal flavors and ingredients for creating unique caramel sauces. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Developing and marketing carb-free desserts and grill-based treats. - **Health and Wellness:** Creating and promoting healthy, low-carb dessert options. - **Condiments and Sauces:** Developing and selling unique, seasonal caramel sauces for desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roasted Fig Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figgee.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fig Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-fig.md) - [Calorie-Free Gourmet Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-coconut.md) - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [Figgy Oat-Based Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobos-fig-bars.md) - [Indulgent Cupuaçu Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figa-foods.md) - [Low-Sugar Caramel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Coconut Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-dessert.md) - [Spicy Fig Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-fig-jambal.md)