# Crispy Protein Cubes Ladera Protein Bites Balance Plant-Based Protein, Superfoods & Healthy Fats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladera-protein-bites References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/17695-ladera-expanding-beyond-granola) & [laderafoods](https://laderafoods.com/protein-bites/) Ladera Protein Bites are satiating snacks that combine sources of plant-based protein with superfoods and healthy fats for well-balanced, clean snacking. The protein cubes are crispy and consist of ingredients like pea protein crisps, chia seeds, buckwheat and other ingredients to form flavorful varieties like Apple Cinnamon, Salty Maple and Lemon Zest. Each serving of the product shares 12 grams of pea protein, plus antioxidants and healthy sources of fat from extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup as a natural sweetener. The brand is on a mission to make healthy eating accessible to a wide range of consumers and the Protein Bites are packed with just a few ingredients with nutritious benefits. Perfect for at-home snacking, the bites are packaged into shareable pouches. Image Credit: Ladera ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Protein:** There is an opportunity for businesses in the food industry to create more innovative plant-based protein products that are both healthy and flavorful. - **Clean Snacking:** There is an opportunity for businesses in the healthy snack industry to create more well-balanced and clean snacking options that combine protein, superfoods and healthy fats. - **Simple Ingredients:** There is an opportunity for businesses in the food industry to create more simple and nutrient-rich snacks that are accessible to a wide range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food:** Food companies can create more innovative plant-based protein products that combine sources of plant-based protein with superfoods and healthy fats for well-balanced, clean snacking. - **Healthy Snacks:** Healthy snack businesses can create more well-balanced and clean snacking options that combine protein, superfoods and healthy fats as nutritious benefits. - **Nutrition:** Businesses in the nutrition industry can work on developing more simple and nutrient-rich snacks that are accessible to a wide range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Protein Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e3-energy-cubes.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Decadent High-Performance Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launches-protein-bites.md) - [Whole Food Protein Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivera-protein-bites.md) - [Protein Snack Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built.md) - [Air-Based Protein Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solein-protein-bites.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fy-bites.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Seed-Based Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters.md)