# Cheesy Artisan-Inspired Pastas These New Goodles Mac and Cheese Flavors Come in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors References: [allrecipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/new-goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors-11706743) & [goodles](https://www.goodles.com/en-ca/?srsltid=AfmBOopTWp0Kg-KUz5VjtetZD83BsI2oOOCnr_WjnX8oOjuB837VRMYi)  These new [Goodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-1) mac and cheese flavors have been announced by the brand as an updated addition to its lineup of pasta products that will work well for avid fans of the classic dish seeking out something unexpected. The brand is introducing its Thrilled Cheese and Dreamy Creamy pastas to its original mac lineup alongside the Queso Tell Me More version to its heat-and-eat range. The two new additions to the original mac lineup have 14-grams of protein per serving, while the Queso Tell Me More option features 16-grams. The new Goodles mac and cheese flavors are each crafted with pastas made with chickpea protein to enhance their protein content and fiber. The products are arriving now via the brand's website and at [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-mac-cheese) with [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-mac-cheese) receiving stock later this month. Image Credit: Allrecipes / Goodles ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 38% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-protein Pasta:** High-protein pastas like those made with chickpea protein are continually gaining popularity for their added nutritional benefits. - **Artisan-inspired Comfort Foods:** The rise of artisan-inspired flavors in traditional comfort foods offers an appealing twist for consumers seeking both familiarity and uniqueness. - **Online-exclusive Launch Strategies:** Brands are increasingly opting to launch products through their own websites before retail store availability, creating an exclusivity-driven buying experience. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry is expanding with innovative products like chickpea-based pastas that cater to consumers looking for healthier alternatives. - **Ready-to-eat Meals:** The ready-to-eat meal industry is evolving with gourmet-inspired options that promise convenience without sacrificing flavor or quality. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce continues to transform traditional sales channels with brands leveraging online platforms for initial product launches to build direct consumer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Boxed-Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-1.md) - [Better-for-You Boxed Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-noodles.md) - [Clean-Label Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-smokey-dokey.md) - [IPA-Inspired Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavor.md) - [Gluten-Free Instant Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-glutenfree.md) - [Truffle Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-macaroni.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-mac-cheese.md) - [High-Fiber Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodwheat-1.md)