# Savory Low-Calorie Pies Square Pie's 'Proper Little Pies' Boast Less than 200 Calories Per Pie By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-pie References: [waitrose](https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/square-pie-steak-ale-pies/743511-619997-619998) & [squarepie](http://www.squarepie.com/) [Square Pie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-baby1) range of Proper Little Pies introduce quick, easy and savory meal options, all of which are low-calorie and some that are Vegetarian Society-approved. The lowest calorie version that is available from Square Pie is its 156-calorie [Steak & Ale Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-guinness-pie), which has a filling of steak, onions, carrots, leeks and ale. To prepare, the product only needs to be baked from frozen by consumers for around 20 minutes to give the pastry a golden crust. The vegetarian-friendly options from [Square Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-meals) include the Spinach Goats Cheese Sweet Potato Pies and the Chestnut Mushroom & Borlotti Beans Pies, each of which has less than 200 calories per pie. Square Pie positions its savory pie products as perfect sides, snacks and meals, especially for young kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low-calorie Meals:** Brands can develop and market low-calorie meal options as healthier alternatives to traditional high-calorie options, catering to health-conscious consumers. - **Vegetarian Pies:** Businesses can offer vegetarian-friendly pie options to cater to the growing demand for plant-based meals and diets. - **Quick and Easy Meal Solutions:** Companies can develop and market easy-to-prepare meal options to cater to consumers' busy lifestyles and desire for convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop and produce low-calorie meal options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Vegetarian Food Products:** Vegetarian food product companies can offer a wider variety of plant-based options, including savory pies, to meet consumer demand. - **Convenience Food:** Convenience food companies can develop and market easy-to-prepare savory meal options that cater to consumers' busy lifestyles and desire for quick meal solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Low-Carbon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chana-rama-pie.md) - [Meatless Steak Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pie.md) - [Savory Family-Friendly Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-the-big-one.md) - [Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pie.md) - [Comfort Food Frozen Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pukka-pies.md) - [Savory Burger-Inspired Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-cheeseburger-pie.md) - [Meaty Baked Pie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-pies-products.md) - [Savory Prepackaged Pie Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-slices.md) - [Frozen Family-Friendly Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-pies-family-favourite.md)