# Low-Carb Caramel Sticks HighKey’s Chocolaty Stix are Low on Sugar and Carbs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolaty-stix References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2022/highkey-releases-new-chocolaty-stix-and-caramel-filled-bar/) & [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2022/highkey-releases-new-chocolaty-stix-and-caramel-filled-bar/)  The all-new Chocolaty Stix by [HighKey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pearls) are decadent treats that are uncompromising when it comes to taste yet also low on sugar and carbs. The rich and creamy treats have a milk chocolate-style coating and clean ingredients that are low-sugar, low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free. The Chocolaty Stix bar features a layer of [peanut butter nougat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-peanut-nougat-bars) and a layer of [salty-sweet caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sugar-added-salted-caramels), all with just nine grams of fiber and one gram of sugar. The individually wrapped bars are the perfect size to pack on the go or stash in a drawer for mid-day snacking. “Chocolate and sugar are synonymous, but they don’t need to be, says Joe Ens, CEO of HighKey. The brand achieves its great-tasting bars with sugar substitutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-sugar Treats:** The popularity of sugar substitutes has paved the way for the creation of new low-sugar treat options like HighKey’s Chocolaty Stix. - **Gluten-free and Grain-free Products:** The rise in demand for gluten-free and grain-free options has increased the availability of snacks like HighKey’s Chocolaty Stix. - **On-the-go Snacks:** Convenient, individually wrapped snacks like HighKey’s Chocolaty Stix capitalize on the trend of on-the-go snacking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can leverage innovative ways to create new options like Low-Sugar Treats and cater to clients with dietary restrictions like Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Products. - **Confectionary Industry:** The confectionary industry can create more on-the-go snack options like HighKey’s Chocolaty Stix to meet consumer demands. - **Fitness Industry:** The fitness industry can incorporate low-sugar and low-carb snacks like HighKey's Chocolaty Stix into their member offerings and capitalize on the trend of healthy snacking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Carb Cookie Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-chocolate-cookie-bar.md) - [Low-Sugar Crunch Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-bar.md) - [Nutty Low-Sugar Cookie Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cookie-bar.md) - [Delicious Protein Keto Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sugar-company.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Caramel Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylk-chocolate-aloha-caramel.md) - [Keto-Friendly Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behonest-keto-milk-chocolate-drops.md) - [Low-Carb Ketogenic Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketogenic-chocolate.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whims.md) - [Pearl-Shaped Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pearls.md)