# Chocolate Chia Puddings Paleo Magazine's Healthy Snack is Vegan and Gluten-Free By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-pudding References: [paleomagazine](http://paleomagazine.com/chocolate-chia-pudding/) Consumers' increasing desire for healthy snacks ideas makes recipes like this [chocolate chia pudding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profeel) a smart choice for those who are looking to indulge in a nutritious way. The snack is made from a blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds and [shredded coconut ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks) and is sweetened with a natural alternative to sugar. In addition to being a healthy and tasty breakfast choice, Paleo Magazine's chia pudding snack also doubles as a great pre or post-workout food option and will boost one's energy levels when consumed in the afternoon. Whether looking to keep the body's sugar levels balanced or searching for a [healthy snack option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-raw-snacking-granola) that adheres to strict diet rules, this chia pudding is a great choice and is both gluten-free and vegan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Healthy Snack Ideas:** The increasing desire for healthy snacks presents an opportunity for new and innovative food options beyond traditional choices. - **Paleo Foods:** The popularity of Paleo diets creates a demand for more Paleo-friendly foods like gluten-free and vegan chia puddings. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** The search for natural alternatives to sugar opens up opportunities for innovative sweetening options in healthy snacks. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new product lines and recipes to cater to the growing demand for healthy snacks and Paleo-friendly options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can develop and promote nutritious snacks like chocolate chia puddings to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. - **Gluten-free and Vegan Products:** The gluten-free and vegan product industry can expand its offerings by introducing more delicious and nutritious options like chia puddings with alternative sweeteners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantpowered-pudding.md) - [Grab-and-Go Breakfast Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-puddings.md) - [Plant-Based Chocolate Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-oat-milk-chocolate-pudding.md) - [Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-chickpea-oatmeal.md) - [Crunchy Superfood-Infused Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-alternatives-for-snacking.md) - [Raw Goji Berry Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-chocolate-bar.md) - [Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-hazelnut-bowl.md) - [Nutritionally Informed Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulsin-protein-and-brownie-bars.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md)