# Cookie-Flavored Bagels The Oreo Overload Bagel Puts a Tasty Twist on an Iconic Cookie By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-overload References: [metro](http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/07/oreo-bagels-are-a-thing-and-life-is-wonderful-5867577/) & [thebagelnook](http://www.thebagelnook.com/home.html) A New Jersey bakery called the 'Bagel Nook' recently began making headlines for its ultra-sweet 'Oreo Overload' bagels. While it may seem like nothing can recreate the viral sensation caused by [rainbow bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-bagel), this brand new bread-based creation seems to have garnered just as much attention. The Oreo Overload flavor consists of a vanilla-chocolate swirled bagel, stuffed with [cookies and cream-flavored cream cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-cake) and [full-sized Oreo cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-loaded). Designed to taste just like the iconic chocolate sandwich cookie, the new bagel is more of a sweet treat than a healthy lunch or breakfast option. For those looking for something a little less decadent, the bakery also sells micro-batch cream cheese in flavors such as Maple Bacon and Jalapeño Cheddar. The new cookie-flavored bagel is indicative of the ongoing popularity of hybrid foods and Instagram-worthy dishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 27% | 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 - **Hybrid Foods:** Opportunity to create innovative food combinations that merge different flavors and textures. - **Instagram-worthy Dishes:** Potential to develop visually appealing and shareable dishes that cater to social media users. - **Sweet Treats:** Possibility to explore new and indulgent dessert options that satisfy consumers' cravings. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery & Pastry Shops:** Potential for bakeries to experiment with innovative flavors and attract customers seeking unique treats. - **Food Service & Hospitality:** Opportunity to incorporate fusion foods and visually stunning dishes into restaurant menus to attract food enthusiasts and social media-savvy customers. - **Confectionery:** Potential to expand product offerings by creating hybrid treats that combine elements of different confectionery items, appealing to consumers seeking novelty and indulgence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Infused Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels-x-oreo.md) - [Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-a-bagel.md) - [Iconic Cake-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-blackout-cake-chocolate-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Festive Cream Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-cookie-cream-cheese.md) - [Meta Cookie-Filled Cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-most-oreo-oreo-cookies.md) - [Viral Pizza Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calic-bagels.md) - [Salty Artisan-Inspired Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-pretzel-oreo.md) - [Nutty Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-x-oreo.md) - [Red Velvet Bagel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-philly-bagel-bomb.md)