# Whey Protein-Infused Chocolates Designer Chocolate Bars are Made with Six Simple Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-chocolate-bars References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4204-new-on-the-shelves/) & [shop.designerprotein](https://shop.designerprotein.com/collections/designer-protein-bars/products/designer-chocolate-bars?variant=32631640195126) [Designer Protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-collagen) is introducing Designer Chocolate Bars made with 10 grams of whey protein, crispy quinoa or almond pieces and just seven grams of sugar per each 2.15-ounce dark chocolate bar. The gourmet chocolate bars are made with 85% dark cacao and contain just six simple ingredients to create the two different varieties. These proprietary chocolate products made with Designer Protein's legacy whey protein are touted as "guilt-free indulgent-style bars" and they offer a satisfying way for people to reward themselves with five grams of protein per serving. Free of artificial flavors, sweeteners colors and preservatives, the gourmet chocolate bars are compared to best-selling nutrition bars on Designer Protein's site, offering sugar, protein, carb and fiber levels that will appeal to those who are looking for a nourishing yet great-tasting better-for-you sweet chocolate treat. Image Credit: Designer Protein ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 55% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whey Protein-infused Chocolates:** Opportunity for the development of more guilt-free, protein-packed chocolate snacks. - **Designer Protein:** Potential for expanding the use of whey protein in various food products, appealing to health-conscious consumers. - **Gourmet Chocolate Bars:** Growing demand for high-quality, healthier chocolate options with clean, simple ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Innovative chance for food manufacturers to create protein-infused snacks and diversify their product lines. - **Health and Wellness:** Increasing opportunities for businesses in the health and wellness industry to offer nutritious chocolate alternatives. - **Functional Foods:** Emerging market for functional food companies to develop delicious and nutritious chocolate products with added health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Rich Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocotein.md) - [Branded Chocolate Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-hersheys-double-chocolate.md) - [Decadent Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-high-protein-bars.md) - [Bite-Sized Protein-Packed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteinpacked-chocolates.md) - [Candy-Like Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-chocolate-protein-bar.md) - [Sweet Protein Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oobli.md) - [Protein-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-infused-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate Bar Protein Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-x-mars.md) - [Indulgent Protein Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-anytime-protein-truffles.md)