# Savory Spiced Granolas Bad Seed Chili Granola Adds a Kick to Any Meal By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-granola References: [chiligranola](http://chiligranola.com/) & [mouth](http://www.mouth.com/products/chili-granola) Forget what you know about granola being sweet, fruity and only for breakfast—this [spiced granola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cranberry-granola) boasts a flavor that's savory and far more versatile. Bad Seed Chili Granola contains some of the usual suspects like puffed rice, oats, flax seeds, hemp seeds, as well as some unusual ingredients like shallots, garlic, miso, sake and of course, [chili powder for a spicy kick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-garlic-chili-crunch). Although you could definitely enjoy this [crunchy granola mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chex-mix) over yogurt as you normally would, its flavor also pairs well with hummus, eggs, avocado, cooked fish and tacos. This condiment is ideal for injecting any dish with a dash of heat, flavor and texture, provided that you don't eat it all out of the jar first. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Savory Granolas:** The rise of savory granolas opens up opportunities for creating new flavor combinations and exploring different food pairings. - **Spicy Condiments:** The popularity of spicy granolas and their versatile flavors presents opportunities for the creation of new condiments with hot and tangy notes. - **Alternative Ingredients:** The inclusion of atypical ingredients such as miso, sake and shallots in spiced granolas presents opportunities for experimenting with new flavor profiles and expanding the use of unexpected ingredients in food. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore opportunities in creating new products with savory and spicy flavor profiles in granolas and condiments. - **Agriculture:** The use of alternative ingredients in savory granolas presents an opportunity for agriculture companies to expand their offerings and provide unique ingredients for the food industry. - **Packaged Foods:** The rise of savory granolas and alternative condiments presents opportunities for packaged food companies to create new product lines and offer consumers more diverse options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Curry-Spiced Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-curry-granola.md) - [Chocolate Chile Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chile-granola.md) - [Ghee-Roasted Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panjiri-granola.md) - [Sweet Curry Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-good-granola.md) - [Crunchy Chickpea Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-granola-crunch-mix.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-raw-snacking-granola.md) - [Spicy Chocolate Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-chocolate-oatmeal.md) - [Olive Oil Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazola.md) - [Chili Oil Crunch Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-oil-crunch-mix.md)