# Cookie Dough Gelato Bites Doughlicious' New MINIS are Salty, Sweet and Wrapped in Cookie Crumbs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bite References: [eatthis](https://www.eatthis.com/new-snacks-shoppers-say-worth-the-hype-this-month/) & [doughlicious](https://doughlicious.co.uk/)  Doughlicious MINIS: Salted Caramel Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites are sweet, salty and craveworthy, thanks to layers of flavor and chewy, creamy textures. These [poppable frozen snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-creme-cookie-poppers) are fueled by premium, natural ingredients and this new flavor features salted caramel cookie dough wrapped around dark salted caramel gelato, finished with a crunchy caramel cookie crumb. Each bite, made to reimagine crème brûlée as a chilled indulgence, contains just 40 calories for feel-good snacking and guilt-free treating. Doughlicious' MINIS: Salted Caramel Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites are now widely available in the freezer aisle at Target stores nationwide. These decadent new bites are gluten-free and crafted without added refined sugars, white bleached flour, and contain no artificial additives or preservatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 41% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Guilt-free Indulgence:** Products like these gelato bites cater to the growing consumer demand for snacks that feel indulgent yet boast low calorie counts and natural ingredients. - **Frozen Snack Innovations:** The introduction of new textures and flavors in the frozen dessert aisle highlights the potential for unique snack experiences beyond traditional ice cream options. - **Clean Label Appeal:** The emphasis on gluten-free, natural ingredients without artificial additives resonates with health-conscious consumers seeking transparency and quality in their food choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen dessert sector is ripe for innovation through creative product offerings that combine indulgence with healthful ingredient transparency. - **Functional Snacks:** Incorporating elements of functionality and indulgence, this industry evolves with snack options that provide healthful benefits without sacrificing taste. - **Health-conscious Foods:** The drive towards health-consciousness in food consumption opens opportunities for industries to develop products that balance indulgence with ingredients perceived as healthier. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bites.md) - [Non-Dairy Gelato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious.md) - [Permissible Frozen Dough Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-gelato-bites.md) - [Salty-Sweet Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dough-chi.md) - [Exclusive Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookies-cream.md) - [Chewy Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-mochi-ice-cream.md) - [Delectable Bite-Sized Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-bites.md) - [Fried Dessert-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-dough-chi.md) - [Frozen Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-desserts.md)