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Nutritious Flapjack Stacks

Joy the Baker's Whole Grain Waffles Are Infused with Flax and Sunflower

— March 30, 2013 — Lifestyle
Joy the Baker's Whole Grain Waffles with Millet, Poppy, Sunflower and Flax post delivers a healthy option for lovers of flapjacks. While she gets at the authentic taste of the dish in the entry, her use of health food products make the dish a sound alternative to standard recipes.

Joy likens waffles to her favorite pair of worn jeans. Like the denim, the breakfast treat is fancy yet homey. As this comfort food is similarly preferred by many of her readers, it follows that she took to heaps of whole wheat flour, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and milk. These waffle staples were seriously mixed up however as she added flax seeds and roasted sunflower seeds, making the meal more nutritious than ever.
Trend Themes
1. Whole Grain Alternatives - Opportunity for companies to innovate by incorporating whole grain ingredients in traditional recipes to offer healthier alternatives.
2. Functional Food Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing food products infused with beneficial ingredients like flax seeds and roasted sunflower seeds for added nutrition.
3. Healthy Comfort Food - Creating healthy options for popular comfort food dishes, such as waffles, presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing health-conscious consumer market.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Incorporating nutritious ingredients into traditional recipes can attract health-conscious consumers and differentiate products in the competitive food and beverage industry.
2. Health and Wellness - Developing functional food products with added nutrition appeals to the health and wellness industry, catering to consumers seeking healthier food options.
3. Recipe and Cooking Platforms - Platforms that promote and provide recipes incorporating whole grain alternatives and functional food products can capitalize on the trend towards healthier eating habits.
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