# Donut-Flavored Toaster Pastries The Pop-Tarts Donuts Line Takes After Classic Donut Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-donuts References: [foodsided](https://foodsided.com/2021/12/08/pop-tarts-donut-line-easy-breakfast-decision/)  Inspired by classic donuts, the new Pop-Tarts Donuts line introduces toaster pastries in flavors like Frosted Boston Crème and Apple Fritter. Ready to eat as they are, frozen or warmed in the toaster, these Pop-Tarts crossover dessert indulgences and make them available for enjoyment at any time of the day. Recently, Pop-Tarts has been releasing many breakfast-inspired flavors and the new [Apple Fritter Pop-Tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-frosted-pumpkin) follow suit. This flavor taps into the textures of an apple fritter donut with a soft center, crispy edges and a cinnamon-apple filling. The dessert-like Frosted Boston Crème Pop-Tart reimagines the classic donut in a rectangular shape that retains a creamy filling and a chocolatey exterior coating. These toaster pastries are coming to stores in December and they are sure to capture the hearts of donut lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Donut-flavored Snacks:** Food companies can cater to consumers' love for donut flavors by creating new twists on classic snacks, like Pop-Tarts' Donuts line. - **Indulgent Breakfast Foods:** As people seek out comfort food during stressful times, breakfast food companies can capitalize on this trend by offering unique and dessert-like options, such as Pop-Tarts' Frosted Boston Crème flavor. - **Convenience Foods:** Food companies can appeal to busy consumers by offering on-the-go snacks that can be eaten frozen or easily warmed up, like Pop-Tarts' Donuts line. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** Snack companies can develop new flavors inspired by popular desserts, such as donuts, to offer consumers indulgent and unique options. - **Breakfast Foods:** Breakfast food companies can create innovative and indulgent options that cater to consumers looking for both breakfast and dessert options, like Pop-Tarts' Donuts line. - **Frozen Foods:** Food companies can create convenient and versatile frozen options that can be eaten straight from the freezer or easily warmed up, like Pop-Tarts' Donuts line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Collaboration Breakfast Pastry Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-poptarts.md) - [Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-cinnamon-roll-poptarts.md) - [Hybrid Cereal Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-jacks-poptarts.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-1.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-frosted-banana-bread.md) - [Iconic Bakery Staple Reinventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-poptarts.md) - [Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-strawberry-poptarts.md) - [Crunchy Toaster Pastry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-crunchy-poppers.md)