# No-Bake Snack Mixes 'Creation Nation' Offers Vegan, Paleo and Protein-Rich Balls, Bites and Bars By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creation-nation References: [bakingbusiness](http://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/news_home/Trends/2018/03/Regenerative_agriculture_among.aspx?I) & [proteinbarmix](https://proteinbarmix.com/) [Creation Nation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cordon-bleu) is showing off a range of its no-bake mixes at Expo West, featuring grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and grass-fed formulas that can be used to make nutritious bites, balls and bars. Some of the products offered by Creation Nation include the Paleo Energy Bite Mix in a 'Cocoa for Coconuts' flavor, or the Vegan Protein Bar Mix in 'PB & Jelly Get in My Belly.' While there are plenty of [balls, bites and bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-energy-bites) that can be made from scratch, the baking process can sometimes seem daunting and these no-bake mixes lend a hand in the kitchen. On top of this, the no-bake mixes leave room for plenty of customization, as the free-from formulas have the potential to be tailored exactly to one's taste and nutritional needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **No-bake Snacks:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for convenient and healthy on-the-go snacks without the need for traditional baking. - **Free-from Formulas:** Potential for personalized and customizable snack options that cater to specific dietary needs such as vegan, paleo, and allergy-free. - **Customization in Snack Making:** An opportunity to tap into consumer desire for flexibility and control over their food choices through customizable snack mixes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Create innovative snack products that align with the growing demand for healthier and more convenient food options. - **Health and Wellness:** Develop and market snack mixes that cater to specific dietary needs and offer functional benefits. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** Incorporate no-bake snack mixes into subscription boxes to provide customers with easy and customizable snack options along with their meal kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein Cookie Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-baking-mixes.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-snack-balls.md) - [Protein-Forward Energy Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-ballsy-by-nature.md) - [Customizable Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-energy-bite-mixes.md) - [Unbaked Four-Ingredient Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eattoheal-real-food-bars.md) - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md) - [Convenient Nutritional Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotts-protein.md) - [Nut-Free Plant-Based Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-brownie.md) - [Protein Snack Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built.md)