# Dipping-Focused Fry-Shaped Donuts Voodoo Doughnut Skinny Dippers Come Served with Two Dips By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-dippers References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/116025-voodoo-doughnut-embraces-skinny-dipping-with-new-treat) & [voodoodoughnut](https://voodoodoughnut.com/)  The [Voodoo Doughnut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-summer-half-dozen) Skinny Dippers are a new treat format created with foodie culture in mind to help consumers enjoy a sweet, delicious and snacking-inspired experience. The menu item consists of handcrafted [glazed donut fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-donut-bites) that offer something of a hybrid between the coffee shop classic and a churro to tap into consume interest in alternative treat experiences. The menu item comes served with [two dipping sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodunkers) with choices including the Confetti Cake Dip, Orange Creamsicle Dip, Raspberry Cream Dip and the Brownie Batter Dip. The snacking and sharing-friendly food item will be on offer this summer, but only for a limited time while supplies last. Director of Marketing Taylor Fish spoke on the Voodoo Doughnut Skinny Dippers saying, "We had a lot of fun dreaming this one up. Skinny Dippers take something familiar and turn it into a completely new experience, giving guests the chance to mix, match, and discover a new favorite flavor combination with every dip.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 84% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dippable Dessert Formats:** Familiar sweets reimagined as fry-like, sauce-paired snacks create room for customizable indulgence and higher-engagement treat occasions. - **Limited-time Flavor Play:** Seasonal drops with multiple dip options turn novelty into a repeat-visit driver while giving brands low-risk space to test unexpected flavor combinations. - **Shareable Snack Hybrids:** Dessert formats that blend donuts, churros, and fries reflect demand for social, portable foods that bridge dayparts and consumption moments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Menu innovation built around snackable, interactive desserts can help chains differentiate beyond core meals and capture impulse purchases. - **Bakery and Donut Shops:** Hybrid products with customizable accompaniments expand traditional bakery offerings into experiential formats suited for younger, social-first consumers. - **Foodservice Sauces and Toppings:** Premium dips and dessert sauces gain relevance as flavor platforms that transform simple base products into personalized menu experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Dessert Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbls-brownie-dippers.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Pizzeria Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-crispy-little-dippers.md) - [Munchies-Themed Donut Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blunt-box.md) - [Dough-Wrapped Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dippers.md) - [Disco-Themed New Years Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-doughnut.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Donut Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pie-box.md) - [Fall-Themed Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut.md) - [Dippable Savory Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipley-donuts-dipping-sauce.md) - [Bold Vegan-Friendly Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-rock-n-roll-donut.md)