# Bite-Sized Cinnamon Buns The Pillsbury Mini Cinnis Provide an Easy Way to Enjoy Warm Pastries By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cinnis References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/breakfast-spotlight-general-mills-pillsbury-mini-cinnis/) & [generalmillscf](http://www.generalmillscf.com/products/category/meals/frozen-breakfast/pillsbury-mini-cinnis) General Mills' [Pillsbury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-roll-cookies) [Mini Cinnis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-4) take the taste of delicious cinnamon buns and turn them into bite-sized treats that can be enjoyed on the go. With many parents looking for convenient snack foods for school lunches or after-dinner treats, these pre-backed cinnamon buns are a kid-approved option. The Pillsbury Mini Cinnis are several cinnamon buns joined together inside a convenient single-serve package. The cinnamon buns are designed to pull apart so that kids can share them or portion out the snack in segments. In addition to the easy-to-eat design, the snack is also made with enriched, whole wheat flour and 16 grams of whole grains. With a growing number of families snacking on the go, these [pre-baked cinnamon buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-roadhouse-mini-rolls-with-honey-cinnamon-glaze) provide a convenient, mess-free snack option for kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient Snack Foods:** The Pillsbury Mini Cinnis cater to the growing demand for convenient, on-the-go snack options. - **Kid-approved Treats:** Parents seeking after-dinner treats for their children can find a solution in the Pillsbury Mini Cinnis, which are designed to be kid-friendly. - **Enriched and Whole Grain Snacks:** The use of enriched, whole wheat flour and 16 grams of whole grains in the Pillsbury Mini Cinnis taps into the trend of healthier snack options. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The convenient snack foods industry can benefit from developing more kid-friendly and healthier options like the Pillsbury Mini Cinnis. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of on-the-go snacks by producing pre-baked, portioned treats like the Pillsbury Mini Cinnis. - **Parenting:** The parenting industry can offer resources and recommendations for convenient, kid-approved snack options for busy families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Baked Cinnamon Roll Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-roll-cookies.md) - [Kid-Sized Cinnamon Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bites-cinnamon-buns-muffins.md) - [Convenient Muffin-Style Cinnamon Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-buns-muffins.md) - [Sweet Filling Frozen Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-bagels.md) - [Frozen Ready-to-Bake Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grands-cinnamon-rolls.md) - [Branded Foodservice Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-cinnamon-rolls.md) - [Chewy Bite-Sized Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-soft-baked-cookies.md) - [Assorted Cinnamon Roll Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-variety-packs.md) - [Textured Ready-to-Bake Dessert Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-flaky-rolls.md)