# Plant-Based Protein Puffs Happy Little Plants Puffs Share 16 Grams of Protein Per Serving By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-protein-puffs References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-maker-of-the-happy-little-plants-brand-launch-new-plant-based-protein-puffs-301192825.html) & [hormelfoodservice](https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/happy-little-plants/) Happy Little Plants' plant-based protein puffs are portable and snackable, and they share a simple way for people of all ages to get more plant-based food into their diet. A single serving of puffs supplies 16 grams of plant-based protein, all without preservatives or gluten. The light yet nourishing plant-based puffs are available in sweet and savory flavors like Ranch, Nacho Cheese and Cinnamon & Sugar. At a time when people are looking for wholesome, better-for-you snacks that are packed with protein, these ones are emerging to satisfy cravings for food that's flavorful, texture-rich and satisfying. The nutritious puffed snacks offer a fun way to get a dose of protein that's not in the form of a shake or a bar. These plant-based protein puffs are exclusively available on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-protein-popped-crisps). Image Credit: Happy Little Plants ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Plant-based Protein Snacks:** The rise of plant-based protein snacks offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to cater to the increasing demand for wholesome and nutritious snacking options. - **Portable Protein:** The increasing popularity of portable protein snacks presents an opportunity for businesses to create convenient, on-the-go options that provide a substantial amount of plant-based protein. - **Flavorful Snacks:** The demand for flavorful and satisfying snacks opens up opportunities for companies to develop innovative plant-based snacks with a variety of sweet and savory flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can tap into the plant-based protein snack trend by introducing new product lines that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the growing popularity of portable protein snacks by creating inventive and nutritious plant-based alternatives to traditional snack options. - **Ecommerce Industry:** The eCommerce industry can benefit from the exclusive availability of plant-based protein puffs on platforms like Amazon, providing a convenient and accessible way for consumers to purchase these snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Cheesy Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-protein-puffs.md) - [Protein-Rich Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-puffs.md) - [Better-For-You Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-hands-protein-puffs.md) - [Gluten-Free Protein Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-gourmet-protein-puffs.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Puffed Plant-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-crunchy-puffs.md) - [Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Protein Puff Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-puff-bars.md)