# Vegan Cookie Smoothies This Drink Encapsulates the Taste of a Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookie By M | Published 2015-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-oatmeal-cookie References: [turniptheoven](http://turniptheoven.com/vegan-gluten-free-oatmeal-raisin-smoothie/) & [turniptheoven](http://turniptheoven.com) Foodies searching for a [vegan blended drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-protein-smoothie) to enjoy that has a distinctly sweet baked dessert flavor can try out this [cookie smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutter-butter-blender) by Turnip the Oven that replicates the taste of a gluten-free oatmeal cookie in drinkable form. The smoothie is also made from wholesome ingredients making it a healthy, unprocessed and light replacement to a dessert. Opting for a blended drink is a great way to curb a sugar craving by using fruits, spices and extracts to replicate the flavor of any popular dessert from cake to cookie. This [gluten-free oatmeal raisin smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-shaker) contains a bananas, almond milk and ice as the base along with oats, cinnamon, coconut and vanilla to replicate the baked cookie's taste. Raisins are then used as a garnish to really capture the biscuit's authentic taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Blended Dessert Drinks:** Opportunity to create a variety of blended drinks that replicate the flavors of popular desserts like cake and cookies using fruits, spices, and extracts. - **Healthy Dessert Substitutes:** Opportunity to develop more healthy, unprocessed, and light dessert alternatives made from wholesome ingredients. - **Replicating Baked Goods in Liquid Form:** Opportunity to innovate drinks that capture the authentic taste of baked goods, like this gluten-free oatmeal cookie smoothie, using creative ingredient combinations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to introduce new blended drink options and healthy dessert substitutes to cater to the growing demand for vegan and gluten-free alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness industries to promote and market the benefits of healthier dessert options that still satisfy cravings. - **Plant-based Foods:** Opportunity for plant-based food companies to create innovative products that mimic the flavors and textures of traditional baked goods in a liquid form. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Cookie Butter Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-butter-smoothie.md) - [Festive Gingerbread Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nekter-juice-bar-gingerbread-smoothie.md) - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Oat-Based Holiday Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nog-smoothie.md) - [Plant-Based Self-Blended Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-choco-chip-oat-shake.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Gingerbread Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-gingerbread-shake.md) - [Veggie-Packed Smoothie Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-food.md) - [Dessert-Like Plant Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebbl-protein-beverages.md) - [Silky Oatmilk Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmilk-smoothie.md)