Trader Joe’s no-bake snack bar mix is a simple snack that can be made without having to heat up the oven. The mix takes the form of a ready-to-blend combination of gluten-free rolled oats, almond meal, crispy rice and oat bran, which only need to be blended with a cup of nut butter and a sweetener of choice—such as honey or maple syrup.
Once all of the ingredients are combined, the No Bake Nut Butter Bar Mix can be pressed into a pan and placed in the freezer, so that the quick and wholesome snack can be enjoyed in as little as 20 minutes.
Naturally, Trader Joe's recommends using one of its own nut butter products, and there's plenty of variation that can happen when using the brand's Creamy Salted Peanut Butter or the Crunchy Almond Butter.
No-Bake Snack Bar Mixes
Trader Joe’s No Bake Nut Butter Bar Mix Combines with a Cup of Nut Butter
Trend Themes
1. No-bake Food Products - Opportunity for creating more ready-to-eat food mixes that require minimal cooking or preparation, appealing to busy individuals.
2. Gluten-free Foods - Increasing demand for gluten-free products, creating an opportunity for food manufacturers to incorporate gluten-free ingredients and label accordingly.
3. Healthy Snack Options - Growing trend towards healthier snack options, promoting the development of new recipes and ingredients for nutritious snacking alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and market more convenient and healthier snack options that appeal to busy and health-conscious consumers.
2. Nut Butter Industry - Opportunity for nut butter manufacturers to collaborate with food manufacturers to create new products and flavor combinations for their respective markets.
3. Gluten-free Industry - Opportunity for food manufacturers to expand their product lines to include more gluten-free options to appeal to the growing number of consumers with gluten sensitivities.