# Low-Sugar Chocolate Bites WHIMS Contain Just One Gram of Sugar Per Piece By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whims References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2025/expo-west-five-first-time-exhibitors-to-check-out) & [whimsdelights](https://www.whimsdelights.com/en-ca/products/variety-pack)  Curbing a sweet tooth craving often means consuming treats loaded with sugar and filler ingredients, but WHIMS offers [low-sugar alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatsweets) made without gluten, dairy, palm oil, or sugar alcohols, allowing for guilt-free indulgence without the sugar crash. These decadent plant-based bites are available in varieties like Oat Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Oat Milk Peanut Nougat Bars, and Oat Milk Caramel Cookie Bars—and all of the bites contain just a single gram of sugar per piece. While fans of sweet and salty peanut butter cups will appreciate the brand's efforts to scale back sugar and completely avoid dairy, the brand's take on [caramel cookie bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-chocolate-cookie-bar) and [peanut nougat bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-peanut-nougat-bars) deliver a satisfying crunch with 91% less sugar than the originals that inspired them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 37% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low-sugar Confectionery:** The rise of low-sugar sweet treats offers consumers indulgence without the associated sugar crashes, carving out a growing market for healthier dessert options. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** Incorporating plant-based ingredients in sweets appeals to health-conscious consumers seeking dairy-free alternatives, expanding the market beyond traditional confectionery. - **Guilt-free Indulgence:** Consumers increasingly demand snack options that offer indulgence without compromising on health, driving innovation in low-calorie, low-sugar confections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry is incorporating low-sugar and plant-based ingredients to meet consumer demand for healthier snack options. - **Health & Wellness:** Health and wellness sectors are recognizing opportunities in promoting low-sugar, plant-based snacks as part of a balanced lifestyle. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Sustainable packaging in snack foods aligns with consumer preferences for eco-friendly products, complementing the trend towards healthier eating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Glycemic Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-snacks.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-sea-salt-snaps.md) - [Crunchy Almond-Coconut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-coconut-almond-bites.md) - [Low-Sugar Seasonal Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-chocolates.md) - [Low-Sugar Baking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnydipped-baking-bits.md) - [Low-Sugar Caramel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-bites.md) - [Peanut Butter-Packed Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topless-peanut-butter-cups.md) - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oobli-milk-chocolate-bars.md)