# Veggie-Infused Mini Waffles Beech-Nut's Mini Waffles Contain Hidden Butternut & Pumpkin By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-waffles References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4364-new-children-s-products) & [beechnut](https://www.beechnut.com/product/pumpkin-apple-cinnamon-mini-waffles-with-hidden-veggies/)  Beech-Nut's Mini Waffles with Hidden Veggies were recently introduced for kids ages 12 months and up, and they share the benefits of nutritious ingredients with every bite. The mini waffle snacks can be found in varieties like Pumpkin, Apple & Cinnamon, as well as Butternut Berry. These [veggie-infused mini waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-with-hidden-veggies) for toddlers help to encourage self-feeding and they serve as a healthier alternative to cookies, biscuits, bars and other [handheld sugary treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-brownie-bites). Toasted with real fruits and vegetables, these at-home and on-the-go waffle snacks are low in sugar and they make it easy for young ones to get more experience with eating solid foods. These mini waffles join [Beech-Nut Nutrition Co's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownies-with-hidden-veggies) snack portfolio, which also includes minimal-ingredient melties with probiotics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 - **Hidden Vegetable Snacks:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more snack products that contain hidden vegetables for kids, promoting a healthier lifestyle. - **Alternative Toddler Snacks:** The creation of alternative, nutritious toddler snacks can continue to be innovated and improved upon to encourage self-feeding and healthy eating habits. - **Minimal-ingredient Snacks:** Companies can also explore creating minimal-ingredient snacks with added probiotics to appeal to parents who want to promote healthier lifestyles for their children. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** The food industry can explore creating more healthy snack options for toddlers by incorporating fruits and vegetables for a nutritious meal alternative. - **Baby Food Industry:** The baby food industry can continue to expand by innovating new healthy snack options to encourage self-feeding and a healthier lifestyle for babies. - **Probiotic Industry:** The probiotic industry has an opportunity to create and market products that can be easily incorporated into children's food to promote digestive health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritious Miniature Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-waffles.md) - [Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownies-with-hidden-veggies.md) - [Veggie-Forward Crispeas Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggieforward-crispeas-snack.md) - [Fruit-First Frozen Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-first-waffles.md) - [Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beech-nut.md) - [Hidden Veggie Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-pancake-mix.md) - [Grab-and-Go Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-waffle.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Toddler Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodnerd.md) - [Veggie-Infused Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrigrain-softbaked-breakfast-bars.md)