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Miniature Maple Pancakes

Trader Joe's New Maple Poffertjes are Inspired by a Dutch Classic

— September 19, 2021 — Lifestyle
If you've ever wished pancakes were available in a snack-sized form, Trader Joe's new Maple Poffertjes are the perfect product for you.

For those unfamiliar, poffertjes are light and puffy mini pancakes from the Netherlands. The dish is typically made from a sweet yeasted batter, and the pancakes are served with a bit of butter and brown sugar. Trader Joe’s Maple Flavored Poffertjes is a simple, yet tasty take on this classic Dutch treat. Trader Joe's Maple Poffertjes are sold frozen, and each pancake is pre-coated in a rich maple sugar. This ensures that each bit is sweet and bursting with maple flavor. For best results, Trader Joe's suggests warming the pancakes in the microwave and then topping them with butter and powdered sugar.

Image Credit: Trader Joe's
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Pancakes - The trend of snack-sized pancakes for on-the-go or quick meals presents an opportunity for food companies to create new twists on classic pancake flavors.
2. Global Snack Crossover - Inspired by Dutch cuisine, the potential trend of global snack crossovers creates opportunities for food companies to bring popular international flavors and dishes into the snack market.
3. Convenience Foods - As more people seek out quick meal options, the trend of convenient frozen snacks like Trader Joe's Maple Poffertjes opens up opportunities for food companies to develop new innovative snack choices.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can expect to see an increase in the demand for globally-inspired, convenient snack options that offer a unique twist on classic flavors.
2. Frozen Foods - Opportunities abound in the frozen food industry for companies to innovate, by creating unique, and flavorful small bites or convenient snacks.
3. Quick Service Restaurants - Quick service restaurants (QSRs) can gain inspiration from the snack-sized trend to create breakfast options, like pancake bites, or mini breakfast sandwiches for customers on-the-go.
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