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# Two-Ounce Protein Cookies
Chomptown's Single-Serve Snack Cookies Contain Nut Butter & Pea Protein

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-09 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-cookie
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elevating-the-cookie-experience-chomptown-launches-protein-cookies-with-gooey-nut-butters--pea-protein-300774726.html) & [chomptown](https://chomptown.com/)

At this year's Winter Fancy Food Show, Chomptown launched 2.75-ounce snack cookies that are small in size and perfect for on-the-go eating, yet packed with nutrient-dense nut butters and [pea protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah). The gluten-free, non-dairy snack cookies are available in decadent flavors like Lemon Cranberry, Honey Peanut and Coconut Caramel, which are described as having a "chunky, brownie-like texture."

These cookies, which are a great source of [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-sticky), promise to deliver all-vegetarian ingredients with a focus on heart-healthy fats without compromising the enjoyable experience that consumers have come to expect when indulging in a cookie. The clean, [protein-packed cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-protein-cookie) are set to satisfy the growing number of health-conscious individuals who are seeking out better-for-you snacks that taste, smell and look like their less-than-healthy counterparts.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Plant-based Protein Snacks:** Manufacturers can disrupt the snack industry by creating and launching more snacks that are rich in protein from plant sources, like nut butters and pea protein.
- **On-the-go Snack Foods:** Companies can innovate by creating more single-serving snack products that are easy to carry around to cater to the busy lifestyles of modern consumers.
- **Healthy Indulgence:** Manufacturers can disrupt the healthy snack industry by creating indulgent snacks that are still healthy, like these cookies, to cater to consumers who don't want to compromise on taste.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Snack Foods:** Snack food manufacturers should consider creating more high-protein, low-fat, gluten-free, and dairy-free snacks like Chomptown cookies to cater to the increasing demand for healthy snacks.
- **Health and Wellness:** Businesses in the health and wellness industry can include snack products like Chomptown cookies in their offerings, and pair them with other healthy lifestyle products, catering to their health-conscious customers.
- **Food and Beverage:** Other food and beverage manufacturers can disrupt their industry by leveraging the production of plant-based foods to create snacks from sources like nut butters and pea protein to cater to the increasing demand for nutritious snacks while still making sure the snacks are delicious.

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