# Minty Nut-Based Pie Crusts The Diamond of California Peppermint Chocolate Nut Pie Crust is Tasty By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-10 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-chocolate-nut-pie-crust References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/diamond-of-california-unveils-peppermint-chocolate-nut-pie-crust/) & [diamondnuts](https://www.diamondnuts.com) The Diamond of California Peppermint Chocolate Nut Pie Crust is a new seasonal offering from the brand that will offer consumers an easier way to create their favorite recipes this holiday season. The pie crust is achieved with a blend of [walnuts and pecans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pie-cookie) with real cocoa in the mix as well as the namesake touch of [peppermint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-crispy-peppermint-cocoa-cookies) to infuse a bit of refreshment. This flavor profile makes the pie crust perfect for creating an array of seasonal desserts including pie and is suited for baked or [no-bake recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery). The Diamond of California Peppermint Chocolate Nut Pie Crust has a nutrient-dense recipe in comparison to traditional pie crusts thanks to the nut-based profile, while still being free from high-fructose corn syrup, additives, soybean oil and artificial flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nut-based Pie Crusts:** The popularity of nut-based pie crusts opens up opportunities for innovation in the baking industry with potential for more diverse options and health benefits. - **Seasonal Flavors:** The popularity of seasonal flavors in food and beverage offers a chance for innovation in creating unique and enticing seasonal products for consumers. - **Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Ingredients:** The trend towards using nutrient-dense ingredients as a healthier alternative to traditional ingredients could lead to new product development and niche market opportunities. ### Where This Applies - **Baking:** The baking industry has room to innovate with nut-based crusts and seasonal flavors, as well as experimenting with healthier alternatives to traditional ingredients. - **Snacks:** The snack industry can take advantage of nut-based pie crust as an ingredient in snacks, while also incorporating seasonal flavors to appeal to consumers during specific times of the year. - **Health Food:** The health food industry can leverage the nutrient-dense aspect of nut-based pie crusts as a marketing tool to appeal to health-conscious consumers seeking healthier alternatives to traditional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutrient-Dense Snacking-Friendly Pecans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-pecans.md) - [Versatile Nut-Based Recipe Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-nut-toppers.md) - [Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-crunch-pie.md) - [Festive Nut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds.md) - [Sweet Holiday-Themed Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds.md) - [Holiday Cookie Line Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-cookie.md) - [Pistachio-Flavored Mince Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-whisky-mince-pies.md) - [Accessible Pistachio Baking Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-baking-pistachio.md) - [Functional Festive Dough Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doich-peppermint-baddie.md)