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# Plant-Based Protein Snacks
The JUNKLESS Plant Power Crispy Chewy Protein Bars Come in Two Flavors

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-12 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-protein-bars
References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/99381-junkless-debuts-plant-power-crispy-chewy-protein-bars) & [junklessfoods](https://junklessfoods.com/)

![Plant-Based Protein Snacks](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/488/chewy-protein-bars.jpeg)

The JUNKLESS Plant Power Crispy Chewy Protein Bars are a new range of [plant-based protein snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misfit-plant-based-protein-bars) for consumers to enjoy as part of their body schedule. The protein bars are crafted with high-quality ingredients that balance flavor and function, and come in two flavors including Peanut Butter Delight and Double Chocolate Brownie. The bars contain six-grams of sugar each with no sugar alcohols, and also boast four-grams of fiber with [no high-fructose corn syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkless-drizzled) in the recipe.

The JUNKLESS Plant Power Crispy Chewy Protein Bars offer a great blend of grains, protein and fat, and are all free from colors, artificial preservatives and flavors. The bars are being launched into 1,100 [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-bites) store locations across the US.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 13%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Plant-based Snacks:** Businesses can explore developing more plant-based snacks, especially for those looking for healthier snack options.
- **High-quality Ingredients:** There is room for innovation in using high-quality and wholesome ingredients as the main selling point for protein snacks.
- **Low-sugar and Low-fat Snacks:** Low-sugar and low-fat snacks are becoming increasingly popular, therefore businesses can focus on developing and marketing such products.

### Where This Applies

- **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing industries can focus on developing plant-based products that cater to the growing number of health-conscious consumers.
- **Retail:** Retail industries can consider offering a wider variety of plant-based protein snack options in their stores to meet the needs of their customers.
- **Health and Wellness:** Businesses within the health and wellness industry can offer low-sugar and low-fat snack alternatives for their customers, using high-quality plant-based ingredients.

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