# Plant-Based Bakery Cookies These Gato & Co Cookie Sandwiches Have Less Than 100 Calories Each By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-16 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gato-co References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/gato-co-launches-vegan-gluten-free-cookie-sandwiches/) & [gatoandco](https://www.gatoandco.com) These Gato & Co Cookie Sandwiches have been launched by the UK-based dessert brand as a new option for consumers seeking out a convenient indulgence that doesn't contain any unwanted ingredients. The cookies are characterized by their [vegan and gluten-free profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oggs-treats), and are made with a blend of oats, almond flour, coconut oil and nut butters. The products come in four flavor varieties including Peanut Butter, Hazelnut Butter, Salted Caramel and Vanilla Cream. The high-quality cookies have an indulgent flavor profile yet contain just 99 calories or less to help make them suitable for consumers to integrate into any diet. Co-Founder Kim Lamza spoke on the Gato & Co Cookie Sandwiches saying, "At Gato, we are passionate about creating super indulgent [plant-based products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-sticky) that are better for you, your gut and the planet – the dream! Our treats are vegan friendly, packed with natural ingredients and contain much less sugar." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Cookie Sandwiches:** An opportunity for dessert brands to cater to consumers looking for convenient, indulgent and healthy plant-based options. - **Gluten-free Baked Goods:** A trend for bakeries and food companies to offer more options for gluten-intolerant consumers and capitalize on the health trend. - **Low Calorie Snacks:** An opportunity for snack companies to innovate and create products that are indulgent yet low calorie and suitable for those looking to integrate them into any diet. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The launch of Gato & Co. Cookie Sandwiches highlights the growing demand for plant-based desserts and other food products. - **Bakery Industry:** An opportunity to cater to the increasing demand for gluten-free products and to innovate with healthier ingredients while still offering indulgent options. - **Snack Food Industry:** A growing demand for low calorie snacks presents an opportunity for the snack food industry to create innovative and healthy products that meet consumers' changing preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Indulgent Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goji-berries-and-chocolate.md) - [Ready-To-Eat Vegan Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-vegan-cookies.md) - [Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Reduced Sugar Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutino-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Chewy Non-HFSS Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnck-bakery.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Lifestyle-Conscious Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birch-benders-cookies.md) - [Better-for-Your Cookie Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skinny-cookie-co.md)