# Smoky Macaroni Meals Goodles' Smokey Dokey Flavor Shares a Taste of Natural Hickory Smoke By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-smokey-dokey References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2023/notable-new-products-seemingly-ranch-smokey-dokey-mac-and-cheese) & [goodles](https://www.goodles.com/en-CA/products/smokey-dokey/)  [Goodles'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-noodles) Smokey Dokey flavor takes cues from the campfire but offers a more convenient way to experience flavors that are "kissed with the taste of natural hickory smoke." Made with "sticky-thick" noodles and [real gouda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-gouda), this reinvented macaroni and cheese is packed with [protein, fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese) with prebiotics and no artificial flavors or preservatives. Broccoli, spinach, sweet potato and sunflower seeds are a few of the ingredients that make a difference in the brand's noodles. One flavor at a time, Goodles is redefining the boxed mac and cheese experience by introducing gourmet flavors and using clean, high-quality ingredients. With a flavor range that spans from smoky and spicy creations to rich and savory options, the brand is elevating classic comfort food to new heights, catering to the discerning tastes of modern consumers who crave both taste and quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 18% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gourmet Mac and Cheese:** Goodles is redefining the boxed mac and cheese experience by introducing gourmet flavors and using clean, high-quality ingredients. - **Convenient Flavor Infusions:** Goodles' Smokey Dokey flavor offers a more convenient way to experience flavors that are 'kissed with the taste of natural hickory smoke'. - **Healthy and Natural Ingredients:** Goodles' macaroni meals are made with sticky-thick noodles and real gouda, packed with protein, fiber with prebiotics, and no artificial flavors or preservatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Goodles is disrupting the food and beverage industry with its gourmet mac and cheese offerings and commitment to using clean, high-quality ingredients. - **Convenience Food:** Goodles' Smokey Dokey flavor provides a convenient option for consumers looking to easily enjoy the taste of natural hickory smoke in their macaroni meals. - **Healthy Eating:** Goodles' emphasis on healthy and natural ingredients makes it a standout brand in the healthy eating industry, offering a guilt-free macaroni meal option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Boxed-Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-1.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Inspired Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors.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) - [Truffle Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-macaroni.md) - [IPA-Inspired Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavor.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Macaroni Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-microwave-cups.md) - [Gluten-Free Instant Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-glutenfree.md) - [Smoky BBQ Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-smoky-barbecue.md)