6 Caffeinated Snacks for a Quick Middle-of-the-Day Pick-Me-Up
If you don't like coffee, it can be surprisingly challenging to find something to provide an energy boost. Sure, you could drink a can of soda—but what if you're not into sugary carbonated drinks either?
Surprisingly, there's an entire market for alternative foods and drinks to get your caffeine fix. Below, discover some of our favorite picks, from charged water to chocolate bars. And as always, remember to stay under the recommended 400 mg daily intake.
AWAKE Caffeinated Milk Chocolate Bar: $2.19
Something feels very intense about drinking a cup of coffee at night. When you're up late studying or working, consider having an AWAKE chocolate bar instead. The sweet treat naturally has caffeine, but this brand infuses it with more to give you 100 mg.
Guayaki Yerba Mate Bluephoria Can: $2.99
Neither coffee nor tea may satisfy your taste buds. If you, like us, always need something with more flavor, consider drinking a Yerba Mate. This tasty beverage resembles juice, blending blueberry, elderberry and yerba mate for tangy energy.
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Chamberlain Coffee x Verb Energy Vanilla Latte Energy Bar: $4
Emma Chamberlain is pretty much the queen of caffeine. So, of course, she'd create something like the Vanilla Latte Energy Bar for her bestselling brand, Chamberlain Coffee. It has the same amount of caffeine as your standard cup of espresso and tastes equally delicious. Plus, we cannot get over how adorable the branding is.
Punch'd Energy Caffeine Gummies 2-Pack Trial: $5
These gummies from Punch'd Energy might be the quickest way to fire yourself up. Each pack has up to 100 mg, but you can customize your intake by lowering (or higher) the number of gummies you consume. Plus, they're created with real fruit to offer tart, tasty goodness.
CLIF Bar Cool Mint Chocolate Energy Bars: $7.69
Sometimes, we could all use something to get us going before an intense workout. And what better way to electrify your exercise routine than with caffeine? These CLIF bars also contain 10 g of protein, which will also serve you well after a workout.
Water Joe Caffeinated Water: $26.59
Sometimes, you don't need anything else other than a bottle of water. For those simple days, drink Water Joe. There's no extra flavor—back to the basics you know and love—but with 70 mg of caffeine. If you're trying to cut back on coffee and energy drinks, this is exactly what you need.
Curious about our other favorite treats? Read HERE to learn the best food and drinks we tried in March 2024.