# Sweet Easter Sushi Peeps Sushi Will Surely Induce a Sugar Coma By Alison Heller | Published 2010-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-sushi References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/03/peeps-recipes-how-to-make-peepshi-sushi-rice-krispies-treats-easter.html?ref=se-bb4) & [weblogs.baltimoresun](http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/reviews/blog/2010/04/peeps_sushi.html) Peepshi, or Peeps sushi, consists of a decapitated Peep, Rice Krispies treats and Fruit by the Foot. To make a roll, shape a chunk of Rice Krispies treat into a hollow cylinder. Tuck a Peeps head into the treat, stretch the Fruit by the Foot around the treat like seaweed and enjoy a sickeningly sweet Peeps Sushi roll. Other variations include strapping a whole Peeps to a Rice Krispies treat using a sliver of fruit roll. Once you've made all the Peeps sushi you can handle, use the Peeps bodies' to make S'meeps--[Peeps s'mores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Sweet Sushi Creations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can arise by creating new and unique sweet sushi creations using unconventional ingredients and flavors. - **Novelty Desserts:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the dessert industry by introducing novelty desserts like Peeps sushi that combine unexpected elements to create a unique and memorable eating experience. - **Playful Food Mashups:** Innovative food mashups, such as combining traditional sushi with sweet and playful ingredients like Peeps, present an opportunity to attract a fun-loving and adventurous consumer base. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Confectionery:** The food and confectionery industry can explore disruptive innovation by experimenting with unconventional and unexpected ingredients to create whimsical and imaginative treats like Peeps sushi. - **Hospitality and Event Catering:** The hospitality and event catering industry can incorporate sweet sushi creations like Peeps sushi as a unique and attention-grabbing offering for special events and themed parties. - **Food Blogging and Social Media:** The food blogging and social media industry can embrace and promote the trend of sweet sushi creations as an exciting and shareable culinary experience that will captivate online audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Marshmallow Chicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-peeps.md) - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Bird-Shaped Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-1.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppy-ehomaki-sets.md) - [Over-the-Top Easter Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-beverage.md) - [Flavorful Marshmallow Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-easter.md) - [Easter Brunch Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-brunch-popup.md) - [Vibrant Springtime Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-easter-products.md) - [Limited-Edition Marshmallow Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-marshmallow-flavored-cereal.md)