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# Chocolatey Indulgence Breakfast Cereals
Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond Cereal is Dessert-Like

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-17 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelloggs-special-k-dipped-chocolatey-almond
References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/kellogg-introduces-dipped-special-k-cereal-in-us/) & [kelloggs](https://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/home.html)

The Kellogg’s Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond cereal is a new offering from the Kellogg Company when it comes to indulgent breakfast foods that are great for the morning, but suitable for enjoyment anytime of day.

The cereal features a range of textures with multigrain flakes that have been dipped in chocolate along with cocoa-dusted flakes and sliced almonds. The cereal is reported to be a source of fiber, while also forties with vitamins A, C and E.

Brand Director at the Kellogg Company Cindy Huntington boasted about the Kellogg’s Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond cereal saying, "At Kellogg’s Special K, we help cereal lovers do what’s delicious by providing them with a diverse range of flavourful and innovative products. If you’re craving a deliciously unique, chocolatey experience, our dipped cereal is the perfect bowlful, easily enjoyed during breakfast or at any time of day.”

Image Credit: Kellogg Company

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 21% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Indulgent Breakfast Foods:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more indulgent and dessert-like breakfast cereals to meet the demand for unique and flavorful products.
- **Texture Variety in Cereal:** The addition of different textures in cereal, such as chocolate coating, sliced almonds, and cocoa-dusted flakes, can create a more interesting eating experience for consumers.
- **Healthier Indulgences:** The trend towards healthier eating can be leveraged by companies to create indulgent food products that also provide nutritional benefits, such as fiber and vitamins.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Cereal Manufacturing:** Cereal manufacturers can innovate their products by incorporating unique and flavorful ingredients to attract consumers looking for more exciting breakfast options.
- **Snack Food Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in snack foods can expand into the breakfast market by creating dessert-like cereals that can be consumed at any time of day.
- **Health Food Manufacturing:** Health food manufacturers can capitalize on the trend towards indulgent foods by creating products that provide nutritional value while still satisfying the consumer's desire for indulgence.

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