# Bird-Like Seed Bars The Homemade Energy-Boosting Snack From Free People Contains No Gluten or Nuts By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-bars References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/09/recipe-bird-bars/) If you are looking for a gluten-free snack, these seed bars are an excellent choice. From Lexie Smith at the Free People blog, the Bird Bars recipe are a more economical option compared to other nut-based snack bars. They are also perfect for people who have allergies, as they are free of nuts and can easily be made vegan. The energizing bars are perfect for busy people who don't want to be weighed down. The seed bars are made with gluten-free oats, oat flour, toasted sunflower seeds, pepitas, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, lightly toasted millets, acai powder, dried pineapple, salt, sunflower seed butter, honey, flax meal, pureed dates and water. So they are clearly packed with lots of seeds that will help you spread your wings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gluten-free Snacks:** Opportunity for developing and marketing innovative snacks that cater to gluten-intolerant consumers. - **Allergy-friendly Snacks:** Potential for creating snacks that are nut-free and suitable for individuals with allergies. - **Economical Snack Options:** Market for affordable snack alternatives to nut-based bars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to create new gluten-free and allergy-friendly snack options. - **Health and Wellness:** Potential for health food companies to develop energy-boosting, nut-free snacks for busy individuals. - **Plant-based Foods:** Market for vegan and plant-based snack alternatives using seeds and grains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seeded Vegan Oat Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-seed-oat-bar.md) - [Satiating Soft-Baked Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-bars.md) - [Seed Flour Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-flour-cookies.md) - [Honey-Sesame Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-and-sesame-bars.md) - [Grab-and-Go Nut Butter Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilled-nut-seed-butter-bars.md) - [Grain-Powered Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars.md) - [Nutritious Five-Ingredient Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-bar.md) - [Peanut Butter-Packed Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-oat-bars.md) - [All-Day Snacking Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-source-foods.md)