# Clean Protein Energy Bars The Sakara Energy Bars Eliminate the Need for More Coffee By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakara-energy-bars References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/bar-spotlight-sakara-energy-bars/) & [sakara](https://www.sakara.com/) The [Sakara Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakara-supplements) Bars are a delicious snack variety that will offer consumers a way to up their energy levels, while also satisfying their hunger with a number of clean ingredients. The bars have 10 grams of protein each that comes from organic hemp protein to address the rising number of consumers seeking out [clean, plant-based protein options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-vegan-bars) in favor of animal-sourced options. Each of the bars are flavored with low-glycemic dates and raw dark cacao, which makes them taste more like a dessert than a traditional protein bar or energy supplement. The Sakara Energy Bars are made with L-Theanine and vitamin B12 that will work to offer sustained, focused energy that won't result in a crash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Clean Protein Energy Bars:** Opportunity for creating and marketing energy bars with clean ingredients and plant-based protein options to cater to the rising demand for healthier snack alternatives. - **Organic Hemp Protein:** Opportunity to develop and promote organic hemp protein as a sustainable and ethical alternative to animal-based protein sources. - **Low-glycemic Snacks:** Opportunity to create low-glycemic snacks using ingredients like dates and raw dark cacao, providing consumers with a healthier and more indulgent alternative to traditional bars and supplements. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** Opportunity for health food companies to expand their product offerings by introducing clean protein energy bars to meet the increasing demand for nutritious and convenient snacks. - **Plant-based Protein Industry:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing popularity of plant-based protein by offering organic hemp protein as an alternative to animal-based protein sources in various food products. - **Nutritional Supplements Industry:** Opportunity for nutritional supplement manufacturers to innovate their product lines by incorporating ingredients like L-Theanine and vitamin B12 to provide sustained, focused energy without the crash experienced with traditional energy supplements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clean Ingredient Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodybar-protein.md) - [Mini Caffeinated Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-it-energy.md) - [Protein-Forward Energy Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-ballsy-by-nature.md) - [Slow Release Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawq-cacaoraspberrywalnut-bar.md) - [Caffeinated Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-protein-bar.md) - [Low-Sugar Caffeinated Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-protein-bars.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-protein-ammmaze-bars.md) - [Clean Ingredient Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-protein-bars.md) - [Protein-Packed Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-protein-energy.md)