Natural Intentions' brand The Daily Crave created a unique, grain-free churro snack that's vegan-friendly and decadent thanks to a filling of non-dairy chocolate. The Beyond Churro bites offer a better-for-you take on churros with an unusual combination of ingredients like potato, cassava, lentils, black beans and pea protein. As well as being made without dairy, the free-from snacks also exclude soy, peanuts and GMO ingredients from their recipe.
Beyond Churros are available in a variety of flavors, including Original Cinnamon, Salted Caramel, Coconut and Double Chocolate. With each 10-piece serving, there's four grams of protein from plant-based sources, plus fiber and just five grams of sugar.
Sweet and crispy churros are becoming increasingly popular for their flavor and texture in the United States.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Grain-free Snacks
- Opportunity for creating innovative snacks using alternative ingredients like lentils, cassava, and potato.
- Vegan-friendly Snacks
- Potential for developing plant-based snacks that are free from dairy, soy, peanuts, and GMO ingredients.
- Better-for-you Churros
- Growing demand for healthier versions of popular treats, offering lower sugar and higher protein content.
Sectors Adopting This
- Snack Food Industry
- Chance for companies to explore and expand their product offerings to include grain-free and vegan-friendly snack options.
- Plant-based Food Industry
- Scope for creating innovative plant-based products that cater to the increasing demand for healthier and sustainable food choices.
- Specialty Food Industry
- Opportunity to tap into the market of specialty snacks that cater to dietary restrictions and health-conscious consumers.
