# Cookie Dough Protein Bars Annie's Free-From Cookie Dough Bars are Powered by Peanut Butter By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-protein References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/13462-general-mills-unveils-natural-and-organic-innovation-at-expo-west) & [annies](https://www.annies.com/products/snacks/chocolate-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-protein-bar) [Annie's Homegrown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annies) creates both cookies and snack bars, and it is now fusing the two with its all-new Cookie Dough Protein Bars. These gluten-free bars are made without artificial flavors and synthetic colors and offer six grams of protein and three grams of fiber per serving. These all-new [protein bars for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trubar-kids) are offered in varieties like [Chocolate Peanut Butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-chocolate-brownie) and Peanut Butter, offering a nourishing and safe way for young ones to enjoy the taste of cookie dough, which has become a popular flavor all on its own. As people of all ages enjoy snacking on cookie dough, brands are now taking it upon themselves to offer a variety of ready-to-eat products that offer the enjoyment of unbaked chocolate chip cookie dough without the risk of contracting salmonella from raw eggs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ready-to-eat Cookie Dough:** Brands are creating ready-to-eat products that offer the enjoyment of cookie dough without the risk of raw eggs. - **Protein Bars for Kids:** Brands are developing protein bars specifically for kids, offering a nourishing and safe way for young ones to enjoy the taste of cookie dough. - **Gluten-free Snack Bars:** Brands are creating gluten-free snack bars as a healthier alternative to traditional cookie dough snacks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can explore the production of ready-to-eat cookie dough products to meet the growing demand for safe and enjoyable snacking options. - **Health Food:** Health food companies have the opportunity to develop protein bars for kids that incorporate popular flavors like cookie dough while providing essential nutrients. - **Gluten-free Products:** Companies in the gluten-free products industry can expand their offerings by creating gluten-free snack bars that cater to the increasing demand for healthier snacking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Dough Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoa-dough-bars.md) - [Cookie Dough Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dible-dough.md) - [Candy-Inspired Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-bars.md) - [Baked High-Protein Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampedup-organic-protein-bars.md) - [Cookie Dough-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-keto-bar-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough.md) - [Cookie Dough Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-protein-bake-shop-cookie-dough.md) - [Cookie Butter Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-power-biscoff.md) - [Flavor-Focused Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobos-protein-bars.md) - [Free-From Protein Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-protein-cookie.md)