# Nut-Shaped Chocolate Snacks Trader Joe's Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Treats are Playful By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-milk-chocolate References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/069026) There are many [candy products on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-dipped-peanuts) that combine the flavors of peanut butter and milk chocolate, and this treat from [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-chocolate-granola) does so in a novel way. The Crispy Peanut Butter Filled Milk Chocolate Peanuts actually take the shape of peanuts in their shell and they feature a stuffed filling that's a treat to bite into. The shapely and texture-rich chocolate and peanut butter snacks are described as a "marvel of modern candy-making," since they are as aesthetically interesting as they are full of interesting and contrasting qualities. The sweet and salty, soft and crunchy treats promise to appeal to peanut butter and milk chocolate fans of all ages who desire a multi-textured indulgence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Novel-shaped Confectionery:** Opportunity to create candy products with playful shapes that enhance consumer experience. - **Texture-rich Snacks:** Opportunity to experiment with different textures in snack products to create unique taste experiences. - **Multi-textured Indulgence:** Opportunity to develop sweets and treats with contrasting mixtures of flavors and textures for wider appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** Innovative confectioners can create playful and multi-textured candies that enhance consumer experience. - **Snack Food:** Textured snack food products can deliver exceptional taste experiences that appeal to a wider audience. - **Food Retail:** Retailers can introduce unique and playful products to attract the attention of customers looking for new taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hard Shell Peanut Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-pillows.md) - [Cocoa-Coated Peanut Butter Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-cocoa-marshmallows.md) - [Peanut Butter Chocolate Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-chocolate-granola.md) - [Nut Butter-Filled Pretzel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-almond-butter-pretzel-nuggets.md) - [Salty Chocolate Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-clusters.md) - [Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-crunchy-peanut-butter-cookies.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Peanut Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bamba-snacks.md) - [Decadent Peanut Butter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decadent-peanut-butter-treats-the-kraft-milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-thins-.md) - [Chocolate-covered Honeycomb Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-covered-honeycomb-candy.md)