# Apple Cider Donut Holes Entenmann's Apple Cider Donut Holes are a New Offering for Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entenmanns-apple-cider-donut-holes References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-sweetest-signs-of-fall-have-arrived-entenmanns-and-little-bites-celebrate-the-season-with-cozy-limited-edition-favorites-302843833.html)  Entenmann's and Little Bites are welcoming fall a little earlier this year with the debut of new Entenmann's Apple Cider Donut Holes and the return of Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins, among other seasonal offerings. Perfect for bringing the taste of orchard-fresh apple cider home, the new Entenmann's Apple Cider Donut Holes and the returning Entenmann's Apple Cider Donuts offer two tasty ways to enjoy the sweet taste of an apple-spiced donut. Both of the products are available from most major grocery retailers nationwide from August through November of this year. As for the rest of the Entenmann's and Little Bites fall lineup, expect to see returning favorites like [Entenmann's Pumpkin Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-fall-fair) and Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins, along with the Little Bites limited-edition Chocolate Chip Halloween Muffins. Image Credit: Entenmann's® and Little Bites® ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Seasonal Snack Drops:** Limited-time bakery releases create recurring shopper excitement and give brands a low-risk path to test flavor-driven demand spikes. - **Orchard-inspired Flavors:** Apple cider and pumpkin profiles translate nostalgic fall experiences into convenient packaged formats with broad grocery appeal. - **Mini Treat Formats:** Bite-sized donuts and muffins align with portionable indulgence, making seasonal sweets more adaptable for lunchboxes, sharing, and impulse snacking. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaged Bakery:** Seasonal flavor extensions help established baked goods brands refresh shelf presence without requiring entirely new product platforms. - **Grocery Retail:** Fall-themed assortments provide retailers with timely merchandising moments that can increase basket size through limited-availability appeal. - **Confectionery and Snacks:** Hybrid snack-dessert offerings blur category boundaries, opening space for playful formats that combine indulgence, convenience, and seasonal novelty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glazed Donut Holes Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-holes-cereals.md) - [Nostalgic Fall-Ready Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-fall-product-lineup.md) - [Nostalgic Summer Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-summer-snacks.md) - [Autumnal Pastry Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwell-energy-apple-cider-donut.md) - [Halloween-Themed Mini Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-chocolate-chip-muffins.md) - [Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-snacks1.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Snack Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entenmanns-little-bites.md) - [Autumnal Donut-Flavored Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipz-apple-cider-donut.md) - [Creamy Citrus Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-donut-holes.md)