# Grain-Free Crunchy Cookies The Gluten-Free Biscotti is Ideal for the Holidays and Restricted Diets By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-biscotti References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/12/grainfree-dark-chocolate-dipped-almond-cranberry-biscotti-sea-salt-glutenfree-vegan/) If you're looking for a recipe for a crunchy cookie you can dip in your favorite seasonal beverage, this gluten-free biscotti is a winner. Ideal for those who have dietary restrictions, the dessert is also [grain-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-protein-cookie), chocolate dipped and almond cranberry flavored. To top the whole thing off, it's also sprinkled with a little sea salt, which will really bring out the chocolaty taste. Created by Beth at [Tasty Yummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-american-road-trip-menu) and featured on the Free People blog, the gluten-free biscotti recipe is the perfect dipping biscuit, whether your warm drink of choice is hot chocolate, tea, coffee or even an eggnog latte. The treat is also vegan and covered in dark chocolate for added anti-oxidants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Grain-free Baking:** The growing demand for grain-free alternatives presents an opportunity for innovative bakers to create delicious and nutritious treats. - **Gluten-free Market:** The increasing number of people with dietary restrictions creates a market opportunity for companies to develop and market gluten-free products. - **Vegan Desserts:** The rise in veganism calls for innovative dessert options that are dairy-free and made from plant-based ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of grain-free, gluten-free, and vegan desserts by offering a wide range of innovative and tasty options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore the grain-free and gluten-free market by providing nutritious and wholesome alternatives to traditional baked goods. - **Specialty Grocery:** Specialty grocery stores have an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for grain-free, gluten-free, and vegan products by offering a curated selection of high-quality options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-crispy-cookies.md) - [Indulgent Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goji-berries-and-chocolate.md) - [Extra-Chocolaty Biscotti Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-biscotti-company.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Free-From Birthday Cake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscos.md) - [Free-From Pistachio Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhythm-108-pistachio-biscuits.md) - [Crispy Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-lemon-cookies.md) - [Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Certified Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-gluten-free.md)