# Nutritious Macaroni Meals Goodles' Grown-Up Macaroni and Cheese is "Stealthily Healthy" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-macaroni References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2021/better-for-you-noodle-maker-goodles-looks-to-age-up-mac-and-cheese) & [goodles](https://goodles.com/) Macaroni and cheese is a meal that's beloved by many kids and [Goodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-1) is introducing the next generation of macaroni and cheese with its better-for-you take on the favorite comfort food. The [protein-packed, adult-targeted macaroni and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese) is nutritious thanks to 13 grams of protein, six grams of fiber with prebiotics, 21 nutrients from plants and no artificial flavors or preservatives. Made with real cheese, the brand's [better-for-you mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-product) can be found in fun varieties like classic Cheddy Mac, Mover & Shaker (a savory rendition inspired by cacio e pepe,) Shella Good (tangy aged white cheddar mac) and Twist My Parm with asiago. Gal Godot co-launched this healthy version of mac and cheese, and the grown-up products speak to other adults who have loved macaroni and cheese since they were kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthier Comfort Foods:** Goodles' nutritious take on macaroni and cheese is part of a larger trend towards reinventing classic comfort foods with healthier ingredients and nutritional benefits. - **Protein-packed Meals:** The 13 grams of protein in Goodles' mac and cheese reflects a growing trend towards protein-packed meals that meet consumers' nutritional needs. - **Plant-based Foods:** Goodles' use of plant-based nutrients in their mac and cheese speaks to a trend towards plant-based foods that offer functional benefits to health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to innovate and create new products that offer healthier ingredients and better nutritional benefits without sacrificing taste. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage the growing trend towards protein-packed and plant-based meals to offer innovative products and services that cater to consumers' nutritional needs. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** The collaboration between Gal Godot and Goodles highlights opportunities for celebrities to partner with food and beverage companies to promote healthier options and support positive lifestyle choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clean-Label Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-mac-and-cheese.md) - [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) - [Cheesy Artisan-Inspired Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors.md) - [Grown-Up Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Limited-Edition Kid Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-mac-cheese.md) - [High-Fiber Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodwheat-1.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Instant Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annies.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-mac-and-cheese.md)