# Vegan-Friendly Protein Snacks The Real Handful Protein Bars are Made with Plant-Based Ingredients By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-handful References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/real-handful-joins-protein-bar-craze/567896.article) & [realhandful](http://www.realhandful.com) The [high-protein diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-high-protein) is maintaining quite a bit of popularity with consumers who are looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, which is seeing brands respond with products like the Real Handful Protein Bars. The [plant-based protein bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misfit-plant-based-protein-bars) come in two flavor varieties including 'Sea Salt Caramellow' and 'Choc Orange Chase,' which are both gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Each of the bars are made with a delicious blend of nuts, natural flavorings and seeds to make them the perfect option for consumers seeking a healthy way to stave off hunger between meals or after working out. The Real Handful Protein Bars acknowledge the increasing nature of the [alternative protein snack product market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulfil-nutrition) as consumers seek out ways to stay fueled as they go about their daily routine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **High-protein Diet:** Opportunity for brands to develop innovative and tasty plant-based protein snacks to cater to the increasing demand for high-protein diets. - **Alternative Protein Snacks:** Brands can create unique and delicious protein bars using nuts, natural flavorings, and seeds as a healthy and vegan-friendly option for consumers looking for alternative snacks. - **Gluten-free and Vegan-friendly:** A rise in gluten-free and vegan-friendly protein bars opens up a market for brands to create inclusive and nutritious snacks that cater to specific dietary preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to develop and market a range of plant-based high-protein snacks to meet the growing demand for healthy and convenient options. - **Fitness and Sports Nutrition:** Brands can tap into the fitness industry by offering plant-based protein bars as a post-workout snack to support muscle recovery and fuel athletic performance. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore the development of gluten-free and vegan-friendly protein bars to cater to consumers seeking nutritious, clean-label options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cafe-Inspired Vegan Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-vegan-bars.md) - [Nutritionally Informed Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulsin-protein-and-brownie-bars.md) - [Protein-Rich Vegan Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-caramel-peanut.md) - [Collaboration High-Protein Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-x-myprotein.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-protein-bars.md) - [Natural Ingredient Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb2-performance-plant-protein-bars.md) - [Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-plantbased-protein-bars.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-snack-balls.md) - [Satiating Soft-Baked Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-bars.md)