# Flavorful Healthy Bean Chips The Saffron Road ChickBean Snack Crisps are Protein and Fiber-Rich By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-crisp References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119286-saffron-road-extends-plant-based-protein-snack-line) Created to help satisfy the growing consumer demand for better-for-you alternative foods, the Saffron Road ChickBean Snack Crisps are a [baked snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronchclub) that are made with a healthy recipe. The crisps are made using [lentils, garbanzo beans and yellow peas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-nutrition) as well as sweet potato flour in order to create a crispy base that offers a satisfying crunch that chip lovers are looking for. The Saffron Road ChickBean Snack Crisps come in three flavor options including White Cheddar, Sea Salt and Zesty Ranch. Each of the flavors contain no gluten, are non-GMO Project-verified and are packed with four-grams of protein and two-grams of fiber. They are also low in fat which makes them a truly [healthier alternative to chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps) that still offers a satisfying snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Alternative Snacks:** There is an opportunity to create more baked or roasted snacks from various legumes, but with different flavor infusions. - **Healthy Recipes:** There is room for innovation in creating new healthy recipes that still offer a satisfying snack experience. - **Gluten-free Options:** The market for gluten-free snacks is growing, presenting opportunities to create more snacks in various flavors that are gluten-free. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry has an opportunity to create more baked and roasted snacks from legumes with various flavor infusions to tap into the growing market of health-conscious consumers. - **Food Industry:** The food industry has room for innovation in creating new healthy recipes that satisfy the demand of consumers for alternative, plant-based snacks. - **Gluten-free Industry:** The gluten-free industry has an opportunity to expand its market by offering more flavors of gluten-free snacks that are made from alternative ingredients like legumes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chickpea Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortilla-chip.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Globally Inspired Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-chips.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md) - [Bean-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bam-snacks.md) - [Chickpea-Based Healthy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wotsits.md) - [Citrusy Chickpea Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-sea-salt-lime.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas.md)