# Vegetarian Frittata Cups Garden Lites' Frittata Line Features Vegetables as the First Ingredient By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-frittata References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garden-lites-gets-a-fresh-new-look-and-unveils-new-product-line-300708384.html) & [gardenlites](http://www.gardenlites.com/introducing-frittatas) Garden Lites recently launched a new Veggies Mage Great sub-brand, along with a [vegetarian frittata line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-omelettes) that spotlights vegetables as the first ingredient. The new products include the Spinach and Egg White Frittata and the Veggie Bacon & Potato Frittata, which is packed with cauliflower, potato, onions and a [plant-based, vegetarian-friendly bacon alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-patty-one-by-yo-egg) made from pinto beans. These individual frittata cups are low in calories, gluten-free and help to create simple, [vegetable-powered breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-luna). When it comes to preparing these quick and easy single-serve cups, they can be microwaved for less than a minute or heated in the oven or toaster oven on days where there may be more time available first thing in the morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetable-powered Breakfasts:** Opportunity for food companies to create more vegetable-based breakfast options in response to consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable food choices. - **Vegetarian Convenience Foods:** The expanding market of vegetarian and flexitarian consumers creates a need for more on-the-go vegetarian meal options like Garden Lites' Frittata Cups. - **Innovative Meat Alternatives:** Plant-based bacon alternatives made from pinto beans in products like Garden Lites' Veggie Bacon & Potato Frittata create opportunities for companies to develop new meat substitutes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Increased demand for nutritious and convenient vegetarian meal options highlight opportunities for food companies to develop and market these products. - **Health and Wellness:** The trend towards vegetable-powered breakfasts and plant-based meat alternatives presents opportunities for health and wellness companies to develop and market products that meet these changing consumer demands. - **Sustainability:** As consumers look for more sustainable food options, companies in the food industry have a chance to create innovative, plant-based alternatives that satisfy consumer cravings while minimizing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veggie-Packed Mexican Cuisine Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-huevos-rancheros-frittatas.md) - [Gluten-Free Egg Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-patties.md) - [Cauliflower Breakfast Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-and-eat-cups.md) - [Crustless Breakfast Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovenbaked-frittata-bites.md) - [Meat Alternative Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-1.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Protein Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frittata-bites.md) - [Protein-Rich Frittata Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-frittata-bites.md) - [Flexitarian Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-bite-co.md) - [Savory Breakfast Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredifulls.md)