# Limited-Edition Kid Meals Little Spoon and Banza Partner for a Healthy Mac & Cheese Meal By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-mac-cheese References: [littlespoon](https://www.littlespoon.com/products/plates/387/limited-edition-white-four-cheese-mac)  Healthy Mac & Cheese options are definitely high in demand as the dish is popular with kids and parents are always on the lookout for wellness-focused foods. [Little Spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-chicken-plate), the leading direct-to-consumer kids brand in the US, and [Banza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpiecezas) have partnered to deliver their take on a [healthy Mac & Cheese recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese). The limited-edition White Four-Cheese Mac Plate is a better-for-you take on the kid-favorite classic. The recipe is gluten-free, organic, and vegetarian. Key ingredient highlights are the Banza Chickpea Pasta, Cauliflower, Parsnip, and White Sweet Potato. The recipe delivers 50% more protein and three times more fiber than the traditional version of the dish. The Little Spoon x Banza White Four-Cheese Mac Plate is microwaveable or can be placed in the oven. Image Credit: Little Spoon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Healthy Kid Meals:** Opportunity to innovate kid-oriented meals with a focus on health and wellness. - **Better-for-you Comfort Food:** Disruptive opportunity to offer comfort food variants that are more nutritious. - **High-protein Vegetarian Meals:** Opportunity to create vegetarian meals that are both high in proteins and appealing to kids. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food:** Appealing directly to parents who are looking for healthier food options for their kids. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Partnering with meal delivery services allows businesses to get their products in front of more customers. - **Alternative Foods:** Using alternative ingredients such as chickpea pasta opens up opportunities to develop unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-veggie-pasta.md) - [Clean-Label Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Vegetable-Forward Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermac.md) - [Health-Conscious Macaroni Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-product.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Children-Targeted Butter Chicken Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-chicken-plate.md) - [High-Fiber Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodwheat-1.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Instant Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annies.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Macaroni Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-microwave-cups.md)