# Cheesy Sweet Potato Meals This Meal by Cece's Veggie Co. Pairs White Sweet Potato and Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-and-cheese References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4141-new-on-the-shelves) & [cecesveggieco](https://cecesveggieco.com/product/dinos-cheese) Dino's & Cheese is a fun and nourishing kid-friendly meal from Cece's Veggie Co. that offers a healthier take on macaroni and cheese. Rather than being made with a base of pasta, the dish takes shape from pieces of dinosaur-shaped [white sweet potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-bean-whipped-sweet-potatoes). In terms of taste, white sweet potato is said to be milder in taste than an orange sweet potato, which has the potential to please even the pickiest of eaters. The dino-shaped pieces are paired with a cheddar cheese sauce as an exciting way for kids to get more vegetables in their diet. As well as making this better-for-you take on [macaroni and cheese for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-product), Cece's Veggie Co. recently released a [Cauli & Cheese bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-heaven) for adults with a similar premise. Image Credit: Cece's Veggie Co. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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's Driving This Trend - **Vegetable-based Pasta Alternatives:** Businesses can create vegetable-based pasta alternatives using less conventional vegetables to cater to different taste preferences. - **Healthier Versions of Popular Meals:** Entrepreneurs can create healthier versions of popular meals such as mac and cheese to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Kid-friendly Healthier Meals:** Entrepreneurs can create a range of kid-friendly healthier meals that use creative packaging and presentation to increase appeal among younger consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food:** The health food industry can capitalize on creating healthier alternatives of popular meals such as macaroni and cheese, using different vegetables as substitutes. - **Convenience Food:** The convenience food industry can create a range of fun and healthy options for busy parents with young children to offer a break from the usual suspects. - **Catering and Events:** Catering firms can appeal to parents looking for pan-kid menu options that offer a healthier take on traditional kid favorites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetable-Forward Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermac.md) - [Better-for-You Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-veggie-pasta.md) - [Kid-Friendly Combo Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combo-meals-for-kids.md) - [Gourmet Dairy-Free Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-deluxe-mac-cheeze.md) - [Clean-Label Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Plant-Rich Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pasta-meals.md) - [Potato-Based Vegan Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tater-cheezz-nuggets.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Vibrant Superfood Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-sweet-potato-fries.md)