The Amazing Chickpea is introducing two new Chickpea Dessert Mixes, including a chickpea cookie mix that’s nut-free, gluten-free and a healthier take on a comforting treat. The Chickpea Butter Cookie Mix provides three to four grams of protein and 140 calories per serving, offering an alternative that has the potential to support those following a particular diet or lifestyle out of preference or necessity.
Making the allergy-friendly cookies only calls for a few fresh ingredient additions like butter, or margarine, and water. Even without peanuts and tree nuts, the chickpea-based cookies are said to have a nutty flavor profile.
Alongside the Chickpea Butter Cookie Mix, The Amazing Chickpea is also introducing a Chickpea Fudge Brownie Mix as another better-for-you take on baked goods.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Nut-free Baked Goods
- Opportunity for creating innovative nut-free alternatives to traditional baked goods using alternative ingredients like chickpeas.
- Gluten-free Desserts
- Potential for developing gluten-free dessert options that cater to individuals with gluten sensitivity or dietary restrictions.
- Alternative Protein Sources
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate alternative protein sources like chickpeas into mainstream food products.
Who This Affects Most
- Baking Mix Industry
- Opportunity for baking mix companies to expand their product offerings by introducing nut-free and gluten-free options that cater to a wider consumer base.
- Health Food Industry
- Growing market potential for health food brands to capitalize on the demand for allergen-free and healthier dessert alternatives.
- Plant-based Food Industry
- Innovation opportunity for plant-based food companies to incorporate chickpeas and other alternative protein sources into their product lines.
