# Bite-Sized Quinoa Snacks The Quinoa Clusters from I Heart Keenwah Provide a Source of Protein By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinoa-snacks References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-i-heart-keenwah-peanut-butter-cacao-quinoa-clusters/) & [iheartkeenwah](http://www.iheartkeenwah.com/snacks/) I Heart Keenwah is selling a line of Quinoa Clusters that serve as a complete source of protein. For vegetarians, vegans and those who rarely consume meat, getting enough protein is a constant concern. These snacks provide a [plant-based source of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalina-crunch-protein-granola) to keep consumers going. The Quinoa Clusters from I Heart Keenwah are bite-sized squares made from a combination of organic quinoa, nuts and fruits. The snacks are free from gluten, dairy, honey and GMOs, making them an appropriate snack for vegans. The snacks are also a complete source of protein because quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids in roughly the same amounts. With four delicious flavors to choose from, the Quinoa Clusters from I Heart Keenwah provide a tasty plant-based snack option for health-conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Snacks:** The rise of plant-based diets and concern for the environment creates opportunities for snacks made from plant sources. - **Complete Protein Sources:** Consumers' increasing need for complete protein sources could inspire innovation in the development of novel protein snacks. - **Free-from Snacks:** Snacks that are free from common allergens such as gluten and dairy are becoming more popular, creating opportunities for innovation in this market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can innovate in creating delicious, healthy, and sustainable snacks for health-conscious consumers. - **Plant Protein Industry:** There is huge potential for investment in the development of plant-based complete proteins for use in snacks and other food products. - **Allergen-free Food Industry:** The trend towards allergen-free foods creates new opportunities for the development of snacks that meet those needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-energy-bite-mixes.md) - [Snackable Granola Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-clusters.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-raw-snacking-granola.md) - [Savory Textural Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-heart-crunch.md) - [Pita-Style Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitastyle-protein-chips.md) - [Gut-Friendly Granola Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-friendly-granola-clusters.md) - [Savory Gluten-Free Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handfuel-expanded.md) - [All-Day Snacking Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-source-foods.md) - [Customizable Energy Bite Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-bite-mix.md)