# High-Protein Pea Snacks The Brave Roasted Peas are Made with Vegan Ingredients By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-peas References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/brave-targets-guilt-free-snacking-new-range-roasted-peas/) The popular [high-protein diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips) often has individuals consuming a far amount of animal products, so new options are being created like the Brave Roasted Peas to offer vegetarians and vegans an alternative. The peas are available in three flavor varieties including Paprika & Chili, Garlic & Chive and Sea Salt with all the ingredients in the recipe specially chosen to keep the product vegan-friendly. The Brave Roasted Peas are positioned as being a balanced snack that has [fewer calories and far than popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoa-momma), while also having more protein than a serving of cashews. The [pea snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prot-block) were created by the founders of the brand, Seb and Amber Fraser-Sokol, and are sourced, roasted and packed entirely in the UK to make them a local snack option for Londoners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 82% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-protein Vegan Snacks:** Opportunity to create more plant-based snacks with high protein content, targeting the growing vegan and health-conscious market. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Opportunity to explore alternative protein sources like peas to diversify the plant-based options available on the market. - **Low-calorie Snacks:** Opportunity to create more low-calorie snack options as a healthier alternative to high-calorie snacks like popcorn and chips. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** Opportunity for snack food companies to expand their product range by introducing healthier and high-protein snack options. - **Plant-based Food Production:** Opportunity for companies to invest in plant-based food production technology to create more vegan-friendly, high-protein snack options. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to innovate and create more sustainable packaging for high-protein vegan snacks to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [High-Protein Pea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-nutrition.md) - [Roasted Edamame Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biena-crispy-edamame.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Protein-Rich Low-Sugar Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-super-hoops.md) - [Pea-Based Chip Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-1.md) - [Satiating Plant-Based Snack Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-veggie-straws.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Bacon-Flavored Chickpea Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baconflavored-chickpea-puffs.md)