# Llama-Branded Granola Bars Quaker's Chewy Granola Bars Contain Candy-Coated Chocolate Chips By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-granola-bars References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4094-new-on-the-shelves) & [quakeroats](https://www.quakeroats.com/products/oat-snacks/chewy-dipps/llama-rama) [Quaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-chewy-halloween-minis) Oats recently added to its portfolio of [chewy granola bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkless-drizzled) with a fun new variety that's paired with a llama mascot. Joining other kinds of Chewy Dipps like Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter is the all-new Llama Rama variety, which is the most colorful addition yet. While many products for kids that are colorful are branded with unicorn themes, the Llama Rama Chewy Dips have [candy-coated chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-chips-deluxe-crunch) with colors that match the accessories on the cheery animal character. The chocolate-drizzled bars made with 100% whole grains share two grams of protein and 130 calories per 30-gram chewy granola bar, which come individually wrapped in boxes of six for convenient on-the-go snacking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Snacks:** Opportunity for snack companies to innovate by incorporating visually appealing designs into their products - **Novelty Mascots:** Incorporating fun and unique characters as mascots into a product's branding can differentiate it from competitors - **Healthy Convenience:** There's a growing opportunity for companies to create healthy snack options that are convenient for on-the-go eating ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can capitalize on the trend of incorporating visually appealing designs and unique mascots to differentiate themselves - **Children's Products:** There's an opportunity for companies to create more unique and diverse children's products that incorporate fun and colorful designs - **Convenience Foods:** Companies can capitalize on the demand for healthy yet convenient snacking options that are easy to grab and go ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-chewy-halloween-minis.md) - [Nourishing Protein-Rich Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-granola-bars.md) - [Panda-Themed Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-chewy-granola-bars.md) - [Panda-Themed Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbelt-bakery.md) - [Valentine's Day Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-chewy-limitededition-valentine-minis.md) - [Delectable Frozen Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dolly-llama.md) - [S'mores Parfait Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parfait-bars.md) - [Dessert-Like Vegan Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larabar-flavors.md) - [Baked Good-Flavored Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-chewy-granola-bars.md)