# Maple Bacon Toaster Pastries The New Pop-Tarts Flavors are Limited Edition and Breakfast-Inspired By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-poptarts References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2015/10/96250/crazy-new-pop-tarts-flavors) & [delish](http://www.delish.com/food-news/g3068/kelloggs-new-pop-tart-flavors/) These new Pop-Tarts flavors are sure to shake up your morning routine. [Kellogg's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-jacks-poptarts) recently announced five [limited edition varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-treats) that will become available in December of this year and run through spring of next year. This includes Maple Bacon, Chocolatey Caramel, Frosted Watermelon, Spring Frosted Strawberry and Pink Lemonade pop tarts. The frosted maple bacon toaster pastries are particularly noteworthy as they depart from the typical fruity or dessert-based flavors. The sweet and savory new Pop-Tarts flavor represents a beloved breakfast combination of crispy bacon and maple syrup. The golden crust contains a yummy [maple and bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-pancakes) filling, is topped with a sweet white frosting and has a sprinkling of smoky and salty craving-inducing "crunchlets." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Breakfast-inspired Snacks:** There is an opportunity to create more breakfast-inspired snack options beyond just cereal and bars. - **Sweet-savory Flavor Combinations:** Products that incorporate both sweet and savory flavors, like the maple bacon Pop-Tarts, could disrupt traditional flavor profiles in the snack industry. - **Limited Edition Releases:** Releasing limited edition flavors periodically can create buzz and excitement for a snack brand, potentially increasing sales and brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** There is an opportunity to expand the variety of flavors and ingredients used in the snack industry beyond traditional options. - **Breakfast Foods:** The breakfast industry could benefit from the introduction of snack options that incorporate classic breakfast flavors and ingredients. - **Food Manufacturing:** By experimenting with new and unique flavor combinations, food manufacturers can stay competitive in a crowded market and attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Donut-Flavored Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-donuts.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-frosted-banana-bread.md) - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-cinnamon-roll-poptarts.md) - [Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-strawberry-poptarts.md) - [Winter Weather Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-frosted-marshmallow-hot-cocoa.md) - [Sweet Fall-Flavored Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-frosted-pumpkin.md) - [Iconic Bakery Staple Reinventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-poptarts.md) - [Hybrid Cereal Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-jacks-poptarts.md)