# Dessert Superfood Snacks Sneaky Protein Bars Turn Indulgent Flavors into Healthy Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-bars References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/22673569/Sneaky-Protein-Bars) & [sneakysnicksnacks](http://www.sneakysnicksnacks.com/) Snacking on a slice of key lime pie or red velvet cake may seem extravagantly indulgent, but Sneaky Protein Bars channels these flavors into snack bars that were developed with health in mind. Inspired by traditionally unhealthy desserts and snacks, the brand incorporates these flavors into healthy bars and balls made from nuts and seeds—tricking your mind into eating something that offers taste and benefits for your body. The [snack bars are raw, organic, gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-protein-bar) and come packed with superfood ingredients, without any added sugar. Despite taking after some of the [most decadent desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-high-protein-bars), the packaging for Sneaky Protein Bars developed by Paige Tuzée is simple, wholesome and down to earth, using an understated color scheme that lets the beauty of the snacks speak for themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superfood Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new snack products that incorporate superfood ingredients for a healthier alternative. - **Healthy Dessert Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative desserts and snacks that mimic indulgent flavors but are made with healthier ingredients. - **Raw and Organic Snack Bars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce snack bars that are raw, organic, and gluten-free to cater to the growing demand for healthy and natural food options. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create healthier food and beverage products to meet the increasing demand for nutritious options. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that promote a healthier lifestyle and cater to consumers' wellness needs. - **Packaging and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find new ways to create visually appealing and functional packaging that enhances the overall product experience and communicates health and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Bite-Sized Protein-Packed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteinpacked-chocolates.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-key-lime-pie.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-protein-ammmaze-bars.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-high-protein-protein-bars.md) - [Ice Cream Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-protein-bars.md) - [Protein-Forward Energy Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-ballsy-by-nature.md) - [Glazed Protein Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-protein-brownies.md) - [Satisfying Protein Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulfil-nutrition.md)