# Chocolate Amphibians These Yummy Peppermint Toads Won't Leap Away By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-toads References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potters-Sweets-Treats/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Peppermint-Toads/) These Peppermint Toads inspired by [Harry Potter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-x-krispy-kreme) are sure to fill you stomach as you anxiously await the final film release. The Peppermint Toads recipe was created by Instructables user yota, who has said that “Peppermint + White Chocolate + Marshmallow = AWESOME,” in creating these treats. The white chocolate candies are easy to make. All the user needs is a microwave, white chocolate chips, peppermint extract, [marshmallow whip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma) and red food dye to create these drool-worthy amphibians. These Peppermint Toads are the perfect treat to serve to friends and family at your next bewitching event. **Implications** - Consumers want to escape from the reality of their hectic lives and will recreate products out of fantasy films or books to help do so. By providing the recipe or instructions on how to do so, companies can provide a much-needed creative outlet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantasy-inspired Treats:** Opportunity for companies to create and market recipes for treats inspired by fantasy films or books. - **Creative DIY:** Opportunity for companies to provide instructions and materials for consumers to recreate fantasy-themed treats at home. - **Escapism Through Food:** Opportunity for companies to tap into the trend of consumers seeking to indulge in nostalgic treats to escape from their hectic lives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baking and Confectionery:** Opportunity for companies in the baking and confectionery industry to create and sell fantasy-inspired treats. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishing companies to produce recipe books or articles featuring fantasy-themed treats. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer DIY kits or ingredients for consumers to recreate fantasy-inspired treats at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Chocolate Frogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-easter-frog.md) - [Magic-Inspired Cook Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-bake-create-and-decorate.md) - [Wizardly Theme Park Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-harry-potter.md) - [Magical Cafe Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-x-coffee-mate-honeydukes-cafe.md) - [Wizardly Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-candy-collection.md) - [Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizarding-world-cookbook.md) - [Minty Marshmallow Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mallow-poppers.md) - [Magical Jelly Bean Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-harry-potter.md) - [Spellbinding Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-collection.md)