# Mini Plant-Powered Desserts Craig’s Vegan Created Pre-Portioned Minis with a Spoon on the Lid By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-07-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2023/craigs-vegan-enters-the-frozen-novelty-market-with-the-launch-of-pre-portioned-minis/) & [craigsvegan](https://craigsvegan.com/)  [Craig’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinx-sundae) Vegan is making it easier than ever for people to take its indulgent plant-powered desserts on the go with its new pre-portioned Minis. These [plant-based ice cream products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) are the first of their kind in the category and they scale down five favorite flavors from the brand: Melrose Mint Chip, Kursten’s PB Krunch, Perfectly Chocolate, Sunset & Strawberry and Killa’ Vanilla. These portion-controlled desserts are made with a rich and creamy cashew base and packaged in 3.6-ounce tubs, complete with a spoon on the lid. These [single-serve dairy-free desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyrus-olearys-mini-cheesecakes) are ready for solo enjoyment and they meet the growing demand for desserts of this kind within the frozen novelty space. In addition to being 100% vegan, these Minis are also non-GMO, gluten-free and kosher, speaking to ingredient-conscious consumers with certain dietary needs or preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 17% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-powered Desserts:** The rise of plant-based desserts presents opportunities for companies to create innovative and indulgent treats using alternative ingredients. - **Pre-portioned Minis:** The trend of pre-portioned mini desserts offers convenience and portion control, catering to consumers looking for on-the-go options and portion-controlled indulgence. - **Dairy-free Frozen Novelties:** The increasing demand for dairy-free frozen novelties opens up possibilities for innovative products that cater to consumers with lactose intolerance or dietary restrictions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dessert Manufacturing:** Dessert manufacturers can leverage the plant-based trend by developing new flavors and textures, appealing to both health-conscious and indulgence-seeking consumers. - **Packaging and Convenience:** The rise of pre-portioned mini desserts creates opportunities for companies in the packaging and convenience industry to provide innovative and practical packaging solutions for on-the-go consumption. - **Health Food and Wellness:** The demand for dairy-free frozen novelties aligns with the health food and wellness industry, offering possibilities for companies to create innovative and nutritious alternatives to traditional dairy-based desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Crafted Vegan Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinx-sundae.md) - [Deluxe Mini Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-products.md) - [Plant-Based Coconut Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-dessert.md) - [Dairy-Free Mini Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-bites.md) - [Chef-Backed Vegan Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craigs-vegan.md) - [Portion-Sized Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-frozen-desserts.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-de-creme.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moo1.md) - [Plant-Based Coconut Dessert Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collab.md)