# Chocolate Corn Cakes These Vegetable-Infused Biscuits Serve as a Healthy Chocolate Treat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-corn References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/kallo-shows-off-new-belgian-milk-chocolate-corn-cake/) & [kallo](http://www.kallo.com/things-we-make/rice-corn-cakes/milk-chocolate-corn-cakes/) 'Kallø' recently debuted a new line of healthy chocolate corn cakes. Although corn is not usually associated with dessert, the vegetable has a mild flavor that allows it to pair well with sweet ingredients such as chocolate. These [healthy corn biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn) offer a more nutritious way to indulge in chocolate. The new Belgian Milk Chocolate Corn Cakes are designed to satisfy sweet cravings without the extra calories. The company explains that the cookies are perfect for pairing with a morning coffee or for eating as a light afternoon snack. Each corn cake is made from high-quality ingredients and rich milk chocolate. The biscuits are highly nutritious and only contain 78 calories in total. Because the biscuits are made from corn instead of flour, they are [suitable for celiacs and vegetarians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies). The product demonstrates that certain vegetables can be combined with chocolate to provide a healthy and unexpected flavor combination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Healthy Chocolate Treats:** Creating healthy versions of traditional sweets and desserts will continue to gain popularity among health-conscious consumers. - **Unusual Vegetable Pairings with Sweet Foods:** Mixing vegetables with sweets and desserts will become more common as people continue to seek out new and unique flavor combinations. - **Low-calorie Snacks:** Companies will continue to innovate and offer low-calorie snack options for consumers who want to indulge without the guilt. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** There is an opportunity for food and beverage companies to create new and innovative vegetable-infused sweet treats to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating healthy ingredients into traditional desserts to promote healthier eating habits. - **Gluten-free and Vegetarian Foods:** By using alternative ingredients such as corn instead of flour, there is a market for gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly dessert options that are both healthy and delicious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Flavored Corn Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-flakes-1.md) - [Corn-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-corn-swirl.md) - [Sweet Heat Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-sweet-chilli-veggie-cakes.md) - [Indulgent Cacao-Free Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-ka.md) - [Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2foods-gteau-chocolate.md) - [Crispy Curry-Flavored Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-curry-veggie-cakes.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-veggie-cakes-sea-salt-cider-vinegar.md) - [Fiber-Rich Puffed Oat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-oat-cakes.md) - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md)