# Herbaceous Cauliflower Snacks Hippie Snacks' Cauliflower Crisps Share Five Grams of Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-10-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-crisps References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2018/hippie-snacks-launches-new-cauliflower-crisps-and-avocado-crisps/) & [hippiesnacks](https://www.hippiesnacks.com/recipes/product/cauliflower-crisps/) Hippie Snacks recently added to its vibrant collection of [plant-based snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-snacks-products) with Cauliflower Crisps in both Original and Classic Ranch varieties. Notably, these baked snacks feature cauliflower as the first ingredient, along with other nourishing additions like seeds, herbs and other natural ingredients. Over the last few years, cauliflower has become known as a versatile ingredient that has the potential to replace conventional pizza crusts and serve as a plant-powered, gluten-free stand-in for rice. While many cauliflower innovations have been introduced for mealtime, any food brands are now sharing the benefits of the cruciferous vegetable in the form of [better-for-you snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hain-celestial-garden-veggie-snacks) that are ideal for on-the-go eating. Alongside the launch of its Cauliflower Crisps, Hippie Snacks introduced [Avocado Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-health-veggie-snacks) in Guacamole and Sea Salt flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Snacks:** Opportunity for food brands to develop and market innovative and nourishing plant-based snack options. - **Cauliflower Innovations:** Opportunity to explore various ways to incorporate cauliflower into different food products, especially as a gluten-free and plant-powered alternative. - **On-the-go Eating:** Opportunity to create convenient snack options that cater to the busy lifestyles of consumers who need quick and nutritious food choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Brands:** Opportunity for food brands to tap into the growing demand for healthy and plant-based snacks. - **Gluten-free Products:** Opportunity for the gluten-free industry to expand its offerings by incorporating cauliflower into new snack products. - **Convenience Foods:** Opportunity for companies in the convenience food industry to develop and market convenient, nutritious snack options for on-the-go consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Satiating Plant-Based Snack Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-veggie-straws.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Grab-and-Go Snacking Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-veggies.md) - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md) - [Chickpea Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortilla-chip.md)