# Paleo Waffle Sandwiches This Sandwich Supplies a Savory Take on National Waffle Day By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-waffle-day References: [wickedspatula](http://wickedspatula.com/chipotle-chicken-waffle-sliders/) Celebrate National Waffle Day (an excuse to eat breakfast for dinner) with this spin-off of the sweet and sugary classic. Not just a waffle but not quite a sandwich, these [Chipotle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-grilled-chicken-sandwich) Chicken Waffle Sliders are a [savory snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-roller) appropriate for any time of day! Not only is this recipe tasty, it’s all-natural, gluten-free and paleo too for the health-conscious individual. The waffle-bread is made from plantain, coconut milk and chia seeds, while the innards include chicken breast, avocado and adobo chipotle peppers. The batter of the waffle cooks easily into a perfectly fluffy texture, while the flavor combination is [Southern-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-butter-chicken-waffle). Create this delectable dish for National Waffle Day by following the recipe on 'Wicked Spatula' and be sure to leave a little extra batter to have a syrup-covered waffle for dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Waffle Creations:** Opportunity for creating innovative and unique savory waffle dishes that cater to health-conscious individuals. - **Gluten-free and Paleo Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the creation of gluten-free and paleo-friendly food options. - **Southern-inspired Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity for developing new flavor combinations inspired by Southern cuisine in waffle-based dishes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in waffle-based dishes can disrupt the food and beverage industry, providing new product offerings for health-conscious and gluten-free consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Creating gluten-free and paleo-friendly food options can disrupt the health and wellness industry by catering to the growing demand for healthier alternatives. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can seize the opportunity to offer unique savory waffle creations, attracting customers looking for innovative and flavorful dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich.md) - [Waffle-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-and-waffle-sandwich.md) - [Toaster Waffle Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffle-sandwich.md) - [All-Day Waffle Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bites.md) - [Waffle-Stuffed Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-double.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Savory Fruit-Infused Waffle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-chicken-and-boberry-waffles.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-x-waffle-house.md) - [Grab-and-Go Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-waffle.md)