# Oat-Based Breadcrumbs Coats of Oats Offers Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs for Healthier Cooking By M | Published 2016-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-breadcrumb References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/us-start-up-develops-gluten-free-alternative-to-breadcrumbs/) & [josiescoatofoats](http://josiescoatofoats.com/) For consumers seeking a [gluten-free breadcrumb option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-bread-range) that is healthy and conveniently better for you, the Coat of Oats might be an ideal alternative. These faux breadcrumbs are actually made using gluten-free oats to provide the same [crispy texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelloggs-oaties) to meats and vegetables without the use of bread. The Coat of Oats products contain a oats mixed with a healthy blend of sodium reduced spices and seasonings to provide a similar taste and texture to cooking with breadcrumbs. The use of gluten-free oats allows consumers with dietary allergies or digestion intolerances to still enjoy fried and baked foods that call for breadcrumbs. The oats offer a much more wholesome alternative that is easier for the body to digest and breakdown than a bread product would be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gluten-free Cooking:** Offering gluten-free alternatives to traditional ingredients presents an opportunity for further innovation in cooking. - **Oat-based Foods:** The use of oats as a substitute for traditional ingredients such as bread crumbs presents an opportunity for further oat-based food products. - **Healthy Seasonings:** Incorporating healthy and sodium reduced blends of spices and seasonings into food products presents an opportunity for further innovation in the health food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies that produce gluten-free food products can explore the use of oats as a healthier alternative ingredient. - **Health Food Stores:** Health food stores can capitalize on the trend of healthier cooking options and offer oat-based products such as Coat of Oats breadcrumbs to consumers. - **Cookbook Publishers:** Publishers of cookbooks can consider incorporating more recipes that include oat-based ingredients or coating options to tap into the trend of healthier cooking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutrient-Dense Baking Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour.md) - [Crunchy Cheese Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-crumbs.md) - [Oat-Based Rice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatrice.md) - [Free-From Bread Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudies.md) - [Concentrated Oat Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-oat-base.md) - [Oat-Based Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyffles.md) - [Deli-Inspired Gluten-Free Bakery Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oaf-products.md) - [Gluten-Free Porridge Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-porridge-pots.md) - [Gluten-Free Oat Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nairn.md)