# Nut-Free Protein Bars 88 Acres' Protein Bars are Made with Simple Plant-Based Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-free-protein-bars References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2020/88-acres-expands-platform-with-protein-play) & [88acres](https://88acres.com/collections/granola-bar-boxes/products/dark-chocolate-brownie-protein-bars) 88 Acres got its start in 2015 with a line of snack bars and it is now introducing a range of [nut-free protein bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkless-protein-bars). The new Banana Bread Protein Bars and the decadent Dark Chocolate Brownie Protein Bars are made with a just handful of simple, plant-based ingredients like organic pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, brown rice syrup and other nourishing ingredients that are specific to each flavor. Unlike many brands that create protein bars with protein isolates, 88 Acres differentiates itself by focusing on [whole foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-protein-bars). As 88 Acres co-founder Nicole Ledoux told [NOSH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-noodles), "As we looked at the landscape of protein bars, we personally just were disappointed with the lack of options for a bar that had more than 10 grams of protein—but didn’t use ingredients that we don’t believe in.” Image Credit: 88 Acres ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 61% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Nut-free Protein Bars:** Opportunity for creating more protein bar options that are free from nuts, focusing on whole food ingredients. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** Opportunity to create protein bars using simple, plant-based ingredients as an alternative to protein isolates. - **Focus on Healthy Ingredients:** Opportunity to develop protein bars that prioritize nourishing ingredients and do not include additives or ingredients that are not believed in. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for innovation in the food and beverage industry by creating nut-free protein bars with whole food ingredients. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity to tap into the health and wellness market by offering protein bars made with simple, plant-based ingredients. - **Snack Foods:** Opportunity to disrupt the snack food industry with protein bars that prioritize nourishing ingredients and offer more protein options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seeded Vegan Oat Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-seed-oat-bar.md) - [Plant-Powered Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-protein-bar-1.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobos-1.md) - [Clean-Label Crunchy Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-40-snacks.md) - [Dessert-Like Premium Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-bars.md) - [Crispy Nut-Packed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pip-nut-protein-bars.md) - [Satiating Soft-Baked Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-bars.md) - [Natural Ingredient Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb2-performance-plant-protein-bars.md) - [Pumpkin Seed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloha1.md)