# Protein-Packed Microwaveable Snacks Farm Rich Time Outs Help to Give Adults an Easy Way to Refuel By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-snacks References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-time-out-gets-tastier-farm-rich-introduces-new-microwavable-time-outs-snack-line-300934892.html) & [farmrich](https://farmrich.com/specials/time-outs-are-here/) Farm Rich Time Outs are microwaveable snacks that were created to reflect the changing eating habits of adults, who are busier than ever and show a preference for eating convenient "snack meals" throughout the day rather than regular breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The Time Outs are [bite-sized handheld snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musafir) that may be small but come [packed with protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyson-chicken-cups)—in fact, the snacks are contain up to 21 grams of protein per serving. The Farm Rich Time Outs take the form of [microwavable single-serve snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez) with custom dipping sauces, which come in nostalgic varieties like Pepperoni Pizza Roll-ups + Marinara Sauce, Boneless Chicken Bites + Sweet BBQ Sauce and Mozzarella Bites + Marinara Sauce, which feature ingredients like real cheese and meat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 92% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convenient Protein-filled Snack Meals:** Opportunity for food companies to create more healthy and protein-packed snack meals that cater to the changing eating habits of busy adults. - **Customized Single-serve Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create personalized microwavable snacks with custom dipping sauces based on the preferences of consumers. - **Nostalgic Bite-sized Handheld Snacks:** Opportunity for food companies to tap into consumer nostalgia by creating bite-sized handheld snacks that feature classic comforting ingredients like real cheese and meat. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to create innovative protein-packed snack meals and customized microwavable snacks that cater to the changing eating habits of busy adults. - **Packaged Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for packaged food companies to create new snack products like bite-sized handheld snacks with custom dipping sauces that can be enjoyed on-the-go or at home. - **Convenience Stores:** Opportunity for convenience store owners to stock up on protein-packed snack meals and customized microwavable snacks that cater to consumers who prefer quick and easy 'snack meals' throughout the day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Breakfast Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-breakfast-items.md) - [Consumer-Driven Frozen Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-products.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Style Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheesestyle-bites.md) - [Restaurant-Style Frozen Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-product.md) - [Flavorful Flame-Broiled Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-meatball.md) - [Plant-Powered Handheld Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-pockets.md) - [Spicy Mozzarella Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-buffalo-crunchers.md) - [Microwave-Ready Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-products.md) - [One-Ounce Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-ounce-snack-pack.md)