# Super Food Egg Bites Starbucks Launched Its Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-01-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kale-and-portabella-mushroom-sous-vide-egg-bites References: [starbucks](http://starbucks.com/?dfkld) In time for the new year, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-maple-butter-egg-sandwich) unveiled its Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites, a new menu addition that joins other recent additions like the [Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-banana-cold-foam) and Pistachio Latte. The super food-integrated breakfast option combines savory flavors of kale and portabella mushrooms, and packs in an impressive [15 grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-breakfast-items) with each serving. Vegetarian-friendly and easy to consume on the go, the new Sous Vide Egg Bites are a healthy meal replacement or snack for those looking to increase their protein and vegetable intake, while also cutting back on carbs to meet their new year's goals. Despite their compact size, the Sous Vide Egg Bites are filling and provide long-lasting energy. Image Credit: Starbucks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Healthy Fast Food Options:** Starbucks' new Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites contribute to the rise in demand for healthy fast food options. - **Vegetarian-friendly Snacks:** Starbucks' Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites cater to the growing number of consumers adopting a plant-based diet. - **Protein-enhanced Food Products:** Starbucks' Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites tap into the growing trend of protein-enhanced food products. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The launch of Starbucks' Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites demonstrates the food and beverage industry's need to cater to the health-conscious consumer. - **Fast Food Industry:** The rising demand for healthy fast food options, as evidenced by Starbucks' new Sous Vide Egg Bites, is an opportunity for innovation and growth in the fast food industry. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The increase in plant-based diets, of which Starbucks' Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites are a part, points to disruption and opportunity within the plant-based food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Microwavable Mediterranean Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bites-cheese-spinach-kale.md) - [Protein-Rich Artisan Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-rock-coffee-bar-egg-bites.md) - [Sous Vide Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omelet-bites.md) - [High-Protein Omelet Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-omelet-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Sous-Vide Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sous-vide-bite.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wecook-egg-bites.md) - [Savory Frittata Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-white-frittata.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnbrae-farms-egg-bites.md) - [Hearty Cafe Egg Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philz-coffee-egg-bites.md)