# Protein-Rich Chocolate Snacks These New Dove Chocolates are Packed with Cashews and Almonds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolates References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/mars-introduces-dove-chocolate-covered-cashews-almonds/) & [marschocolate](https://marschocolate.com/dove) The healthy snacking movement is seeing consumers seek out the best possible option when looking to satisfy their cravings, which is seeing new products like the ones seen here from [Dove Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-large-promises) coming about. The Mars-owned brand is set to introduce a series of chocolate snacks that are made with almonds and cashews, which adds a natural texture into the mix and helps to increase the protein level. The chocolates are set to be made available in March and will come in three varieties including 'Sea Salt Dusted Milk Chocolate Cashews,' 'Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Cashews' and 'Dusted Dark Chocolate Almonds.' The new Dove Chocolate treats acknowledge the shift from consumers towards [healthier snack options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomnoms) that will actually help satisfy their hunger. Image Credit: FoodBev Media ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 58% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Protein-rich Snacks:** The trend of protein-rich snacks is growing rapidly as consumers seek healthier options that satisfy their cravings. - **Innovative Texture Additives:** The addition of natural texture additives like almonds and cashews brings innovation to the snacking industry, as seen with Dove Chocolates' new products. - **Healthier Chocolate Options:** The demand for healthier snack options is prompting companies to create products like Dove Chocolates' cashew and almond chocolates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the shifting demand for healthier options by incorporating natural protein sources into their products. - **Chocolate Industry:** The chocolate industry has the opportunity to innovate by adding healthy ingredients like almonds and cashews to create protein-rich options. - **Nut Industry:** The nut industry has the opportunity to expand their market by partnering with food companies to create innovative and healthy snacks like Dove Chocolates' cashew and almond chocolates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Bite-Sized Protein-Packed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteinpacked-chocolates.md) - [Dark Chocolate Snacking Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-snacks.md) - [Satisfying Protein Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulfil-nutrition.md) - [Better-for-You Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-dipped-almonds.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-sea-salt-snaps.md) - [Indulgently Oversized Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-large-promises.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covered-almonds.md)