# Coconut-Infused Rice Squares I Am a Food Blog's Coconut Almond Rice Krispie Treats Are Crunchy By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispie-treat References: [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/coconut-almond-rice-krispie-treat-recipe/) & [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com) A classic base of butter, marshmallows and rice krispies is combined with coconut and almond ingredients by I Am a Food Blog's creative team. Their coconut almond [rice krispie treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crispy-cookies) recipe is delicious, indulgent and nostalgic. Reminding one of their child hood days, this snack recipe is anything but traditional. The crunchy recipe mixes the classic rice krispie snack with coconut and almond flavors and adorns its finished products with a [salted caramel sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylk-chocolate-aloha-caramel). The result is a fresh and modern twist on a childhood favorite. Enjoy these treats as a breakfast snack that will give you a sweet boost of energy. If you're not accustomed to a sweet breakfasts, pack the treats as an afternoon snack that the whole family will love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Coconut-infused Snacks:** Opportunity for creating innovative snacks by infusing coconut flavors into traditional recipes like rice krispie treats. - **Nostalgic Treats Reinvented:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating fresh and modern twists on childhood favorites, like the coconut almond rice krispie treats. - **Sweet Energy Boosts:** Opportunity to develop breakfast snacks that provide a sweet and energizing start to the day, such as the coconut almond rice krispie treats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can explore new product lines and flavors by incorporating coconut-infused treats. - **Food Blogging Industry:** Food bloggers can create engaging content by reinventing nostalgic treats, such as featuring recipes like the coconut almond rice krispie treats. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can explore healthier variants of sweet snacks by infusing coconut and almond ingredients, like in the coconut almond rice krispie treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Lunch Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-homestyle-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Hybrid Cereal Snack Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-squares-corn-flakes.md) - [Nutty Marshmallow Cereal Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatey-peanut-butter-rice-krispies-treats.md) - [Blended Coconut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks.md) - [Marshmallow-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-flavored-candy-bar.md) - [Cookie-Studded Marshmallow Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-krispy-bar.md) - [Grain-Free Rice Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-spoon-1.md) - [American-Style Shake-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-squares-mint-choc-shake.md)