# Workout Supplement Waffles The Gu Energy Stroopwafel Hot Chocolate is Packed with Amino Acids By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gu-energy-stroopwafel References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/energy-spotlight-gu-energy-stroopwafel-hot-chocolate/) & [guenergy](https://guenergy.com/) A growing number of consumers are looking to supplements to help them maintain a higher level of performance in their everyday routine or when going to the gym, so the Gu Energy Stroopwafel Hot Chocolate is here to offer them a different option. The waffle is made from delicious ingredients that will help to provide a tasty means of increasing you [amino acid intake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-functional-food), which could aid your recovery after working out or as a boost before beginning. The Gu Energy Stroopwafel Hot Chocolate contains no caffeine, 75mg of sodium and is just 150 calories in order to make it a [functional snack supplement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimum-nutrition-products). The supplement waffle is also [vegan and gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyffles) to make it suitable for those who practice alternative diets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Supplement Waffles:** The emergence of supplement waffles presents an opportunity for companies to cater to health-conscious consumers looking for functional snacks with added benefits. - **Amino Acid Intake:** The increasing focus on amino acid intake creates room for innovation in supplements and food products that offer convenient and tasty ways to boost recovery and performance. - **Alternative Diet Supplements:** The demand for vegan and gluten-free supplement options opens up possibilities for creating specialized products that cater to niche dietary preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore the development of supplement waffles, incorporating amino acids and other functional ingredients, to tap into the growing health-conscious market. - **Fitness and Sports Nutrition:** The fitness and sports nutrition industry has an opportunity to expand their product offerings by including supplement waffles as a convenient and performance-enhancing option for athletes and active individuals. - **Nutraceuticals:** The nutraceutical industry can leverage the trend of alternative diet supplements by creating vegan and gluten-free supplement waffles that meet the needs of consumers following specific dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grab-and-Go Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-waffle.md) - [Nourishing Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-waffle.md) - [Wafer-Style Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applied-nutrition-protein-wafer.md) - [Chocolate Supplement Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-supplement-bar.md) - [Protein Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swolecakes.md) - [Homestyle Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-power-waffles.md) - [High-Performance Sports Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-performance-sports-nutrition.md) - [Dry-Yogurt Based Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-yogurt-based-waffle.md) - [Yogurt-Based Waffle Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavenly-waffles.md)