# Probiotic-Packed Plant Protein Bars The Ona Treats Organic Functional Fuel Bars are USDA Organic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-protein-bar References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119824-ona-treats-functional-fuel-plant-protein-bars-with-probiotics) Many of the protein supplements and enhanced foods on the market are made with animal-based protein, so the [Ona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ona-cookies) Treats Organic Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars aim to offer a vegetarian alternative. The bars are made from all-natural ingredients including pumpkin and sunflower protein that has been mixed with various seeds and nuts that are also naturally high in protein and healthy fats. The Ona Treats Organic Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars come in three flavor options including Almond Coconut, Chocolate and Ancient Energy. Each one of the bars is [USDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-cup-protein-bar) Organic, gluten-free and also enriched with maca and probiotics. The incorporation of probiotics makes the bars a wholesome option that will help to support a healthy lifestyle, while also supporting a balanced digestive tract. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegetarian Protein Alternatives:** The demand for plant-based protein options presents an opportunity for the development of more vegetarian protein products. - **Functional Fuel Bars:** There is a growing trend of incorporating functional ingredients like probiotics and maca into protein bars to provide added health benefits. - **Organic and Gluten-free Products:** Consumers are increasingly seeking organic and gluten-free options, creating a market for products like the Ona Treats Organic Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of vegetarian protein alternatives by developing innovative plant-based protein products. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore the market for functional fuel bars by creating products with additional beneficial ingredients like probiotics and maca. - **Organic and Gluten-free Products:** The organic and gluten-free products industry can cater to the increasing consumer demand by offering more options like the Ona Treats Organic Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptogenic Plant Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-plant-based-protein-bar.md) - [Probiotic Sprouted Grain Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouted-barley-protein-probiotics.md) - [Plant-Based Complete Nutrition Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-nutrition-bar.md) - [Plant-Based Nut Bar Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-protein-nut-bars.md) - [Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-plantbased-protein-bars.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobos-1.md) - [Female-Focused Fiber Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibre-protein-bars.md) - [Brain-Boosting Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantpowered-protein-bar.md) - [Plant-Powered Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-protein-bar-1.md)