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# Christmas Cookie Snack Bars
The LARABAR Gingerbread Dessert Bars are a Holiday Edition Snack

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-bars
References: [shop.larabar](http://shop.larabar.com/) & [larabar](http://www.larabar.com/our-products/larabar/gingerbread)

Healthy mixed with indulgence is a winning combination for consumers, which is exactly the scenario with the new [LARABAR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larabar-trail-mix-bars) Gingerbread dessert bars. Being that LARABAR is a brand synonymous with [natural snack bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-snack-bar), it might come as a surprise to some that the Gingerbread dessert bar is indeed also a natural alternative.

Cinnamon, all-spice and ginger are incorporated into the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars to give consumers a healthy way to enjoy holiday flavors while on-the-go. This helps to support those who might have active lifestyles, yet want to participate in yearly rituals without having to turn on the oven.

A limited-edition offering that'll only be around for a short time, LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars could make a great offering at [holiday get-togethers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-assortment).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Healthy Indulgence:** The trend of combining healthy ingredients with indulgent flavors offers opportunities to create innovative snack bars like the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars.
- **On-the-go Convenience:** The increasing demand for convenient, portable snacks opens up possibilities for creating snack bars that allow consumers to enjoy holiday flavors without the need for baking, like the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars.
- **Limited-edition Offerings:** The popularity of limited-edition products presents an opportunity to create seasonal snack bars like the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars that cater to consumers' desire for unique and exclusive treats.

### Where This Applies

- **Health Food:** The health food industry can benefit from creating innovative snack bars that combine indulgence with healthy ingredients, such as the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars.
- **Convenience Food:** The convenience food industry can capitalize on the demand for on-the-go snacks by developing portable snack bars that offer seasonal flavors, like the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars.
- **Seasonal Products:** The seasonal products industry can tap into the trend of limited-edition offerings by producing unique snack bars like the LARABAR Gingerbread dessert bars that cater to consumers' desire for exclusive holiday treats.

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