# Plant-Based Ketogenic Bars The 'Dang Bar' is Packed with Healthy Fats to Support Sustained Energy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketogenic-bar References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12534-dang-foods-founder-keto-is-on-fire-right-now) & [dangfoods](https://dangfoods.com/collections/dang-bar) Dang Foods, a maker of lightly salted, [keto-friendly coconut chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks), recently launched the 'Dang Bar' as an all-new snack. While the ketogenic snack is packed with healthy fats that will be sure to satisfy those who are following a ketogenic lifestyle, the bar also has the potential to appeal to anyone who is also looking to enjoy benefits such as mental clarity, [sustained energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawq-cacaoraspberrywalnut-bar) and a reduced appetite. The Dang Bar is described as the "[Plant Based Keto Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-chocolate-cookie-bar)" as it is packed with nourishing high-fat, low-calorie ingredients like almond butter, cocoa butter, coconut, pea protein, sunflower seeds and chia seeds. Following the launch of the Dang Bars in a trio of flavors, Dang Foods will be following up with additional varieties like cardamom chai, toasted coconut and Saigon cinnamon chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 67% | 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 - **Plant-based Keto Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop plant-based snacks that cater to the growing demand for ketogenic diets. - **Healthy Fats in Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create snacks that are packed with healthy fats to support sustained energy and mental clarity. - **Expanded Flavor Varieties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new and unique flavor varieties in the snack market to cater to diverse consumer preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Healthy Snack Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer healthy snack options that cater to specific dietary needs, such as those following ketogenic or plant-based diets. - **Ketogenic Diet Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of products specifically designed for individuals following a ketogenic lifestyle. - **Flavored Snack Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the flavored snack market by introducing new and exciting flavor combinations to captivate consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Dough-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-keto-bar-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough.md) - [Keto-Friendly Plant-Based Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-bar.md) - [Maturely Flavored Nutrition Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-krisp-dark-chocolate-almond-sea-salt.md) - [Low-Sugar Crunch Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-bar.md) - [Keto-Friendly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-crunch.md) - [Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-plantbased-protein-bars.md) - [Coconut-Packed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-coco-choco.md) - [Keto-Friendly Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-nut-seed-bars.md) - [Nutritional Nut-Powered Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-macadamias.md)