# Healthy Superhero Snacks The Spider-Man Strawberries are Great Alternatives to Cakepops By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-superhero-snacks References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/25/Spider-Man-Strawberries) & [littlecook.es](http://www.littlecook.es/index.php/en/categories/and-for-dessert-fruit/181-spiderman-strawberries) Spider-Man Strawberries are healthy superhero snacks that children will love. Presented just like a cakepop and just as sweet, this playful dessert is a great option for parents and guardians looking to treat their kids while still providing them with healthy eating habits. It is hard not to love this cleverly masked fruit. These healthy superhero snacks were created by Dacil of Little Cook. The blogger, teacher, mother and amateur photographer flexed her creativity to come up with this simple dessert. Great for [summer parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitist-snack-cups) in particular, they can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. All that is needed are a bunch of strawberries and some [dark and white chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-mylk-chocolate-covered-strawberries). A classic combination to begin with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Superhero-themed Healthy Snacks:** There is an opportunity to create more superhero-themed healthy snacks that are appealing to children, while maintaining a nutritious diet. - **Healthy Alternatives to Sweets:** With parents and guardians looking for more ways to treat their children with healthy snacks, there is a burgeoning opportunity to provide more healthy alternatives to sweets. - **Creative Fruit Dessert Ideas:** Innovation opportunities exist in developing more creative fruit dessert ideas that are aesthetically appealing, easy to make, and delicious at the same time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the potential to create and market healthy snacks, particularly those that are designed for novelty and children-friendly consumption. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with food and beverage companies to create character-branded healthy snacks that feature popular cartoon or superhero figures. - **Digital Media:** Digital media companies can leverage their reach and audience engagement to promote healthy snacks, either through sponsored content or influencer marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-yumm.md) - [Better-For-You Frozen Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloes.md) - [Superhero-Themed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-mini-cookies.md) - [Veggie-Packed Smoothie Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-food.md) - [Family-Focused Frozen Treat Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloes-frozen-pops.md) - [Superhero Snack Cake Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastykake-spiderman-across-the-spiderverse.md) - [Hidden Veggie Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pops.md) - [Low-Sugar Superhero Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weetabix-oaty-bars.md) - [Superhero Cookie Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-strong-berry-fudge-stripes-cookies.md)