# Plant-Based Mini Cookies These Dairy-Free, Grain-Free Cookie Bites are Better for You & Poppable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-cookie-bites References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2023/alices-sweet-tooth-introduces-cookie-bites-at-expo-west-booth-n1832/) & [alicessweettooth](https://www.alicessweettooth.com/cookie-bites)  For the first time, Alice’s Sweet Tooth will be attending Natural Foods Expo West and it will be introducing its newest gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free and grain-free Cookie Bites. These [free-from mini cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-mini-cookies) are being introduced in three flavors (Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate and Lemon Almond) that boast better-for-you ingredient lists made with natural and sustainable ingredients. The brand's [Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tazzy-cookie-bites), for example, make the most of premium Belgian chips from chocolate sourced from cocoa farms in West Africa. The crunchy mini cookies from the women-owned company also feature flavorful and aromatic 10-fold oil from California lemons, as well as nutritious California almonds that come from farms where commitment to sustainability is a priority. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 15% - 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 - **Plant-based Snacks:** The rise of plant-based snacks continues, with particular focus on natural and sustainable ingredients. - **Free-from Foods:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out foods that are free from gluten, dairy, grains and other allergens. - **Premium Ingredients:** There is a growing demand for snacks made with high-quality, premium ingredients, especially those with a sustainability angle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** Opportunities for snack food companies to develop more plant-based and free-from options with premium and sustainable ingredients. - **Health Foods:** The trend towards healthier, more natural and allergen-free foods is driving innovation in the health food industry. - **Sustainability:** Companies that prioritize sustainability in their ingredient sourcing are likely to see increased interest from consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Allergen-Free Cookie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-body-eat-cookie-bites.md) - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Bite-Sized Cookie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-poppers.md) - [Better-for-You Biscotti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-biscotti.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Free-From Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-crunch.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughy.md) - [Better-For-You Cookie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-creme-cookie-poppers.md) - [Crispy Clean-Label Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxines-heavenly-crispy-cookies.md)