# Grain-Free Churro Snacks The Daily Crave Makes Beyond Churros with Lentils, Cassava, Potato & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-snack References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4119-new-on-the-shelves) & [thedailycrave](https://thedailycrave.com/) Natural Intentions' brand The Daily Crave created a unique, [grain-free churro snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-caramel-tamales) that's vegan-friendly and decadent thanks to a filling of [non-dairy chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choccy-dodoughs). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah). 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. Image Credit: Natural Intentions ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Free-From Prepackaged Donut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-donut-drops.md) - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md) - [Free-From Poi Churros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poi-churros.md) - [Grain-Free Naan Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naan-pretzels.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Free-From Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-crunch.md) - [Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-jerky.md) - [Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-wotsinits.md) - [Twice-Baked Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida.md)