# Plant-Based Cookie-Crackers Carolyn’s Cheddar Krisps Look Like Cookies and Crunch Like Crackers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-krisps References: [food52](https://food52.com/blog/27377-best-new-snacks-2022) & [carolynskrisps](https://www.carolynskrisps.com/shop/p/cheddarkrisp)  Carolyn’s Cheddar Krisps are 100% plant-based cookie crackers that are full of cheesy and buttery flavors with the crunchy, crispy textures snackers crave. These [cheesy vegan cookie-cracker hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheezy-cheddar-pops) look like cookies and deliver the texture of crackers, along with a unique snacking experience for fans of [savory snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firehook-crackers)—and a hint of heat. This hybrid snack has been described as "a Goldfish in cookie form, with [a little kick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-n-spicy-cheesy-crackers)" and it comes together thanks to a mix of plant cheese, plant butter, tapioca flour and rice flour, among other plant-powered ingredients. Consumers have developed a strong craving for multi-textured snacks that offer a delightful sensory experience with every bite. The demand for unique hybrids like cookie-crackers reflects a desire for innovative fusions of different snack categories, providing a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that keeps snacking exciting and satisfying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-textured Snacks:** The growing demand for multi-textured snacks is an opportunity for companies to create hybrid snacks that offer a unique sensory experience. - **Plant-based Snacks:** The increasing popularity of plant-based diets presents opportunities for companies to create innovative snacks using plant-based ingredients. - **Innovative Snack Hybrids:** Consumer demand for innovative fusion snacks like cookie-crackers is an opportunity for companies to create new and exciting snack hybrids. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** Companies in the snack food industry can innovate by creating multi-textured, plant-based, and hybrid snacks that appeal to consumers' desire for new and exciting snack experiences. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The growing popularity of plant-based diets creates opportunities for companies in the plant-based food industry to expand their offerings by creating more innovative and exciting snacks like Carolyn's Cheddar Krisps. - **Convenience Store Industry:** Convenience store companies can capitalize on the trend of innovative snack hybrids like Carolyn's Cheddar Krisps by offering more unique and exciting snacking options to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Plant-Based Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-crackers.md) - [Cheesy Veggie-Made Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-pop-mmms.md) - [Crispy Hybrid Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-pretzel-snackers.md) - [Satiating Plant-Based Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-cracker-crisps.md) - [Hidden Vegetables Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-organic-baked-crackers.md) - [Protein-Rich Cheddar Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddies.md) - [Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-wotsinits.md) - [Twice-Baked Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida.md) - [Herbaceous Buckwheat Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buckwheat-crackers.md)