# Nutrient-Dense Snack Bars ProBar's MEAL Bars Supplement Breakfasts, Snacks and Desserts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-bar References: [shop.theprobar](http://shop.theprobar.com/Products/PROBAR-Meal) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Probar-Meal-Bar-Variety-Pack/dp/B00J2DMSCE?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The MEAL bar line from ProBar uses organic whole foods to deliver the nutrition and satisfaction required for a full meal replacement. Each bar is packed with at least five grams of protein and fiber, supplying the body with ample nutrients, satiety and energy. Beyond the brand's Original Blend, there are a range of flavors offered to suit just about any time of the day, from Oatmeal Raisin for the morning to Superberry and Greens for a mid-day refuel to the indulgent Koka Moka post-dinner. Superfoods are present in many of these meal-sized snack bars, including spirulina, flax seeds, hemp seeds, alfalfa grass and pumpkin seeds. In addition to sweet superfruits, vegetables like carrots, broccoli and spinach are also used for even more nutrient density. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meal Replacement Bars:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating nutrient-dense snack bars that can replace a full meal. - **Organic Whole Foods:** Opportunities exist in developing snack bars using organic whole foods to provide maximum nutrition and satisfaction. - **Superfoods in Snack Bars:** Incorporating superfoods like spirulina, flax seeds, hemp seeds, alfalfa grass, and pumpkin seeds in snack bars provides an opportunity for innovative and nutritious products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthy Snack Industry:** The healthy snack industry can tap into the demand for nutrient-dense bars that can replace meals. - **Organic Food Industry:** The organic food industry can capitalize on the trend of using organic whole foods in snack bars for maximum nutrition and satisfaction. - **Superfood Market:** The superfood market can expand by incorporating superfoods in snack bars to provide a convenient and nutritious option for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Day Snacking Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-source-foods.md) - [Plant-Powered Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-kickstart-bar.md) - [Fruit-Forward Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-breakfast-protein.md) - [Convenient Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-fig-breakfast-bar.md) - [Satiating Soft-Baked Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-bars.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greens-first-protein-bars.md) - [Health-Conscious Probiotic Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-protein-bar.md) - [Grab-and-Go Meal Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-onthego-bars.md) - [Gut-Supporting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-bars.md)