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  EXPLORE FURTHER: Some traditional British dinners might vanish within half a decade.
  

They are some of the tastiest snacks ever savored during tea time in Britain.

However, treats like Victoria sponge, iced buns, custard slices, and even the iconic scone might soon become obsolete.

Experts from British Lion Eggs polled 2,000 Britons to explore how our tea-time habits are evolving.

Classic treats now viewed as ‘obsolete and unhealthy’ encompass chocolate cake, Victoria sponge, iced buns, cream buns, custard slices, and sugary tea.

Rather than traditional choices, adults these days prefer healthier alternatives for their afternoon tea, like Greek yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, and carrot sticks dipped in hummus.

And fitness advocates on social networking sites like
TikTok
could be accountable for the change.

“It’s evident from the study that health-aware Brits aim to revamp their snacking habits,” stated a spokesperson for British Lion Eggs.

‘Britons aim to boost their daily protein intake to remain satiated for extended periods, control their weight, and maintain strength.’

Experts from British Lion Eggs polled 2,000 British individuals aged 18 to 40—categorized as part of Generation Z and Millennial groups.

They were queried about which of these sweet treats they wouldn’t think of consuming during tea time or elevenses due to their unhealthiness.

Interestingly, 31 percent stated they would skip the chocolate cake, rendering it the least favored among all traditional desserts.

Overall, 30 percent stated they would not consume Victoria sponge, 30 percent would avoid iced buns, and 29 percent would decline cream buns.

A staple from renowned British bakeries, the iced bun comprises a finger-shaped or round bread roll topped with either white or pink icing.

In the meantime, you’re more apt to find the cream bun in upscale tearooms, characterized by soft milk bread enclosing a center filled with vanilla-flavored whipped cream piped inside.

Following that was the custard slice – rejected by 27 percent – featuring jiggly yellow custard enclosed within sheets of flaky pastry.

And 25 percent would absolutely refuse to have tea with both milk and sugar — which suggests that the traditional brew of “tea with milk and two sugars” might become obsolete in just one generation.

Completing the list were scones served with cream and jam (rejected by 23 percent), chocolate biscuits (shunned by 16 percent), toasted teacakes (dismissed by 15 percent), and flapjacks (spurned by 13 percent).

The survey revealed that Greeks’ preferred teatime snack choice is actually Greek yogurt, selected by 35 percent of participants.

Boiled eggs were preferred by 32 percent of people, followed by protein bars (26 percent), avocados (24 percent), and protein shakes (21 percent).

Overall, 20 percent would opt for salmon, 19 percent would go for a handful of nuts, and 16 percent would pick carrots with hummus.

Finally, 14 percent would opt for a hard-boiled egg with spinach, while 12 percent would choose slices of ham or chicken instead.

The reasons British individuals choose protein-rich snacks encompass their ability to satiate hunger for extended periods (55 percent), support muscle growth and recovery (30 percent), and aid in maintaining a lower body weight (23 percent).

It may not be surprising that 49 percent of the respondents aged between 18 and 30 claimed to be health-conscious, whereas 48 percent mentioned they try their best to steer clear of cakes and biscuits at work.

Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels are brimming with swift and nutritious recipe suggestions, potentially driving their widespread appeal.

Among all participants, 27 percent mentioned that they frequently share pictures of their nutritious treats on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. They use various hashtags such as #healthy (33 percent), #healthysnack (19 percent), and #protein (16 percent).

It mirrors a study released earlier this month by kitchen equipment manufacturer Ninja, which revealed that dishes such as pan haggerty, Glamorgan sausages, and even the classic shepherd’s pie might soon become rare choices for dinners.

In the meantime, British desserts facing potential disappearance include Chelsea buns, rock cakes, gypsy tart, scones, and rhubarh crumble, as Ninja discovered – aligning with certain recent discoveries made by British Lion Eggs.

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