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# Savory High Protein Scones
Higgidy is Adding Protein-Rich Scone Bites & Savoury Potato Frittatas

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-03-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scone-bites
References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/higgidy-responds-to-protein-demand-with-new-frittatas-and-scone-bites) & [higgidy](https://www.higgidy.co.uk/our-food/extra-mature-cheddar-spring-onion-savoury-scone-bites/)

![Savory High Protein Scones](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/606/scone-bites.jpeg)

In an effort to meet the explosive demand for extra protein, the UK pastry brand [Higgidy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-quiche) has added two new protein-boosted options: Scone Bites & [Savoury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginsters-product) Potato Frittatas.

Designed as an easy way for consumers to pack more protein into their day, both of the new products are designed for quick, on-the-go snacking. The Scone Bites come in two flavors – Extra Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion and Crushed Sweetcorn & Jalapeño – and both feature a rich cream cheese filling in the center. Both are also made with free-range eggs and extra-mature cheddar, allowing them to pack three to four grams of protein into each serving.

On the other hand, the new Savoury Potato Frittatas boast a whopping 14–15 grams of protein per serving thanks to ingredients like free-range eggs, extra-mature cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese. The frittatas also come in two flavors: Greek Feta & Marinated Tomato and Beechwood Smoked Bacon & Mature Cheddar.

Image Credit: Higgidy

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 7.9/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 71%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Protein-boosted Convenience Snacks:** High-protein formulations integrated into familiar, ready-to-eat bakery formats create opportunities for products that satisfy taste expectations while significantly raising per-serving protein content.
- **Savory Indulgence with Functional Nutrition:** Combining rich, savory flavor profiles with functional ingredients like free-range eggs and cottage cheese signals a shift toward indulgent snacks that also deliver measurable nutritional benefits.
- **Protein-packed Single-serve Breakfasts:** Compact, single-serve morning options that deliver double-digit grams of protein point to new demand for portable breakfast items that replace traditional lower-protein pastries.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Packaged Snack Foods:** The snack industry can be disrupted by reformulating classic savory bakery items to offer higher protein density without sacrificing texture or flavor.
- **Foodservice and On-the-go Retail:** Cafés, convenience stores and grab-and-go counters stand to redefine morning and mid-day menus by prioritizing protein-forward, heat-and-eat savory offerings.
- **Nutraceuticals and Functional Ingredients:** Ingredient suppliers and formulators specializing in dairy- and egg-derived proteins could enable novel texture and shelf-life solutions for protein-enriched savory bakery products.

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