# Grain-Powered Energy Bars KIND Healthy Grains Energy Bars are Made with Five Supergrains By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/113843-kind-debuts-healthy-grains-energy-bars) & [kindsnacks](https://www.kindsnacks.com)  [KIND](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-breakfast-protein) Healthy Grains Energy Bars are a series of snack bars that take energizing benefits into account to provide consumers with a snack option that's perfect for a quick pick-me-up. The snack bars are crafted with a blend of five supergrains including oats, millet, amaranth, buckwheat and quinoa, which work together to provide [long-lasting energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawq-cacaoraspberrywalnut-bar). This energy comes without the associated spikes that large amounts of sugar can cause, while the bars are also free from artificial ingredients and have a Non-GMO Project Verified recipe. KIND Healthy Grains Energy Bars come in five flavor options including Dark Chocolate Chunk, Mixed Berry, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate, Pineapple Mango and Strawberry Banana. The bars are also perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth thanks to their [fruit or chocolate-driven flavor profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-bars). Image Credit: Kind ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 42% - 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 - **Supergrain Revolution:** The incorporation of supergrains like oats, millet, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa in consumer snacks introduces a nutrient-dense alternative to traditional grain products. - **Clean Label Movement:** Products that are free from artificial ingredients and Non-GMO Project Verified are gaining traction as health-conscious consumers demand transparency and natural formulations. - **Flavor-driven Health Foods:** The blending of health benefits with indulgent, fruit or chocolate-driven flavors meets the dual consumer demand for taste and nutrition in on-the-go snacks. ### Where This Applies - **Functional Foods:** The functional food industry is evolving with an emphasis on energy-boosting ingredients that provide sustained, natural energy without spikes. - **Natural Ingredient Sourcing:** The non-GMO and clean label trend is reshaping ingredient sourcing practices within the food industry as companies seek transparency and authenticity. - **Health-conscious Snacking:** Rising consumer interest in health-conscious snacking is encouraging food manufacturers to develop products that align with dietary trends and health priorities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Forward Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-breakfast-protein.md) - [Nutty Banana Granola Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-peanut-butter-clusters.md) - [Healthy Trail Mix-Style Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-2.md) - [Better-For-You Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-protein-max.md) - [Protein-Rich Snack Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-1.md) - [Chocolate-Forward Protein Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-protein-max-bars.md) - [Kid-Friendly Soft-Baked Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-kids-range.md) - [Chewy Granola Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-granola.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-savory.md)