# Veggie-Infused Chocolate Muffins The Garden Lites Veggies Made Great Muffins are Tasty By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-lites-veggies-made-great References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121495-garden-lites-focuses-on-veggies-made-great) & [gardenlites](https://www.gardenlites.com) The [Garden Lites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-snacks-products) Veggies Made Great Double Chocolate Muffins are a delicious dessert option that is sure to be a hit amongst consumers who are seeking out healthier versions of their favorite foods. The muffins are made with [fresh carrots and zucchini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-with-hidden-veggies) to help hide the healthful ingredients within the chocoaltely dessert that boasts a caloric content of just 110 per serving. The muffins also boast a non-GMO, [gluten-free, nut-free and Kosher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoninas-glutenfree-bakery-range) profile that makes them suitable for consumers who are on restrictive meal plans to enjoy. The Garden Lites Veggies Made Great Double Chocolate Muffins have a prominent branding appearance that proudly touts vegetables as being the #1 ingredient to make them a clear choice for consumers looking for a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 38% | 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 - **Vegetable-infused Desserts:** There is an opportunity for companies to incorporate vegetables into their dessert products to provide healthier options for consumers. - **Health-conscious Snacking:** The trend of healthful snacking is growing and presents opportunities for brands offering low-calorie, non-GMO and gluten-free options. - **Transparent Ingredient Labeling:** Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of knowing what's in their food and may choose brands that are transparent about their ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can innovate by incorporating healthier ingredients into their products, such as vegetables in desserts or using transparent labeling. - **Health and Wellness:** Brands in the health and wellness industry have an opportunity to promote their products or services to consumers looking for healthier options, such as low-calorie or gluten-free snacks. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of healthful snacking by offering a variety of low-calorie, gluten-free, and non-GMO snack options to their health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolaty Keto Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great.md) - [Frozen Veggie-Packed Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-blondie-bites.md) - [Veggie-Packed Brownie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-brownie-bites.md) - [Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-double-chocolate-muffins.md) - [Clean-Label Protein Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffits.md) - [Veggie-Infused Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-orchard-products.md) - [Premium Gluten-Free Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-muffins.md) - [Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownies-with-hidden-veggies.md) - [Protein-Packed Mini Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-mini-muffins.md)