# Chocolatey Matcha Desserts These Chocolate Matcha Butter Cups are a Nut-Free Snack Alternative By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-dessert References: [keepinitkind](http://keepinitkind.com/chocolate-matcha-butter-cups/) This matcha dessert recipe is a nut-free alternative to traditional [peanut butter cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-better-cups). The treats are a favorite among those with a sweet tooth but is not permitted among foodies with dangerous peanut allergies. This [nut-free matcha dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-pot-hazelnot) is made with the green tea powder and is infused with almond flour, dark chocolate and coconut oil ingredients. For those with more serious allergies, the recipe's almond ingredient can be replaced with an appropriate alternative. Garnished with cacao nibs and a hint of salt, this matcha dessert recipe is a healthy afternoon snack that satisfies one's sweet tooth in one bite. The matcha butter cup snack is compact and tasty, making it a perfect tea party essential or afternoon snack that will books one's energy and blood sugar levels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nut-free Desserts:** Opportunities to create and market more nut-free dessert recipes. - **Matcha Infused Desserts:** Incorporate matcha powder into more dessert recipes to create unique and healthy options for consumers. - **Alternative Ingredient Swaps:** Develop and promote alternative ingredient swaps for common allergens to accommodate more consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Service Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants and cafes to offer nut-free and matcha-infused dessert options to attract and accommodate more customers. - **Health Food Industry:** Opportunity for health food stores and brands to offer matcha-infused and alternative ingredient desserts to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Meal Kit Delivery Industry:** Opportunity for meal kit delivery services to offer nut-free and alternative ingredient options for consumers with allergies to expand their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian-Inspired Snack Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-butter-chocolate-cups.md) - [Decadent Matcha Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-and-be-bakehouse.md) - [Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cups.md) - [Energizing Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-delights.md) - [Asian-Inspired Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-nuts.md) - [Matcha Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-x-bloom-matcha-cookie-dough.md) - [Fruitful Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-1.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-chocolate-bar.md) - [Peanut Butter-Packed Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topless-peanut-butter-cups.md)