# Homemade Energy Bars Lindsey Johnson of Hello Natural Creates a Vegan Apricot Cherry Recipe By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-energy-bar References: [hellonatural.co](http://hellonatural.co/energy-bars/) Homemade energy bars are a great alternative to store-bought one for a number of reasons. Not only are the no-make recipes a fun project for the lazy Sunday afternoons, it's also jam-packed with healthy nutrients that are often overshadowed by sugars and other unnecessary ingredients in [ready-made versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eatfit). This particular recipe involves the natural sweetness that comes with apricots and cherries. Created by Lindsey Johnson of [Hello Natural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-friends-x-godzilla), the [homemade energy bar is vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-vegan-bars), which makes it great for a variety of eaters. With cashews, dates, coconut and chia seeds rounding out the recipe, the result is something both delicious and, of course, energizing. Whether people need a pick me up mid-afternoon or something to sustain them during a workout, this homemade energy bar is here to help. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Energy Bars:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new recipes and flavors for homemade energy bars to cater to different dietary preferences and wellness goals. - **Vegan Recipes:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create innovative vegan recipes that offer both delicious taste and nutritional value to meet the growing demand for plant-based food options. - **Healthy Snacks:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop and market healthy snack options that prioritize nutrient-rich ingredients and minimize the use of artificial additives and sugars. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Tap into the growing market for natural, homemade, and healthy food options, offering convenient and nutritious alternatives to store-bought snacks. - **Wellness and Fitness:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce innovative snack products targeted towards fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals who seek sustenance and energy during their workouts. - **Alternative Diets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Cater to the needs of individuals following specific dietary preferences, such as veganism, by offering a wide range of delicious and nutritious homemade food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slow Release Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawq-cacaoraspberrywalnut-bar.md) - [Cherry-Forward Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakd-protein-cherry-bars.md) - [Convenient Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-fig-breakfast-bar.md) - [Grain-Powered Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars.md) - [Mini Caffeinated Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-it-energy.md) - [Nutritious Five-Ingredient Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-bar.md) - [Cherry Chocolate Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloha-chocolate-cherry.md) - [Blueberry Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-energy-bar.md) - [Nutritious Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-energy-bar-peanut-chocolate-bar.md)