# Homemade Trail Mix Bars These Energizing Snacks Contain Chocolate and Energy-Boosting Ingredients By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-mix-bars References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/09/25/chocolate-trail-mix-energy-bars/) & [aloha](https://aloha.com/shop/product/trail-mix?utm_source=partnerships&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tastytrailsep) If you prefer your energy bars homemade, these trail mix bars are a sweet option. Created by Beth from the food blog Tasty Yummies, the recipe is easy to customize and is especially formulated for those with allergies and severe dietary restrictions. The gluten-free, vegan and paleo-friendly chocolate trail mix energy bars are great as an on the go snack or a super speedy boost first thing in the morning. Featuring Aloho trail mix, the trail mix bars are perfect for before or after a workout, road trips, hikes, commuters and travelling in general. You can make a batch beforehand, wrap them individually and eat them as needed. The Aloha mixture contains stamina-increasing goji berries, pumpkin seeds and other energizing goodness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Homemade Energy Bars:** The trend of creating homemade energy bars from a variety of healthy ingredients to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Customizable Recipes:** The trend of providing recipes that allow for customization to cater to dietary restrictions and preferences. - **On-the-go Snacks:** The trend of developing snacks that can be easily taken and consumed while on the move or traveling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food and beverage industry to develop and market more customizable energy bars or snacks that cater to specific dietary needs and preferences. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of on-the-go healthy snacks by offering their customers customized, healthy, and convenient food options. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can tap into the trend of customized and portable snacks by providing healthy and energy-boosting options for travelers and those on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Trail Mix Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-ends-trail-mix-bar.md) - [Unbaked Four-Ingredient Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eattoheal-real-food-bars.md) - [Organic Chocolate Chip Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-chocolate-chip.md) - [Grain-Powered Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars.md) - [Nutritious Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-energy-bar-peanut-chocolate-bar.md) - [Nutritious Five-Ingredient Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-bar.md) - [Energy-Boosting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soreen-lift-bars.md) - [Nourishing Energy Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantum-energy-squares.md) - [Convenient Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-fig-breakfast-bar.md)