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How Caffeinated Chocolate has the ability to replace your morning Cup O’ Joe | Awake Chocolate Bites Review

One of the many awake chocolate bites taken in Yosemite
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(Source: Grace Kim)

Don’t you feel a bit lousy or unmotivated to start the day if you don’t have that one cup of coffee before heading to work? What if I told you that there’s a way out of overspending by cutting your costs by more than half on coffee? Soon enough, you’ll realize that this secret lies within the palm of your hands with Awake Chocolate Bites.

According to Huffington Post, Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day. That’s a lot of coffee. And according to Market Watch, an average cup of coffee costs about $2.99. If you need to have that bit of caffeine before heading to work but are also in need to save for that down payment on your dream house, consider changing up your spending routine.

I first laid eyes on a box of Caramel Awake Chocolate Bites during my visit to the Salesforce Headquarters in San Francisco. From the number of free snacks in the kitchen, the one that caught my attention was a box full of chocolate bites. And on the wrapper of these chocolate bites was an owl named Nevil, Awake Chocolate’s mascot. Since owls have always been my favorite animal, I was enticed to pick up a piece of what looked like an unhealthy life choice. Looking back, happens to have been one of the better decisions I’ve made that day.

What is Awake Chocolate?

Awake Chocolate comes in the form of bars and bites. These chocolates have the same amount of caffeine founded in coffee and energy drinks. It’s a delicious snack that gives you an excuse to indulge in chocolate, but will keep you caffeinated and awake for just as long as a Cup O’ Joe does.

How Many Calories and How Much Caffeine is in an Awake Chocolate Bite?

An Awake Chocolate Bite holds a total of 80 calories. There is 0.58 oz per bite and the amount of caffeine in an Awake Chocolate Bite is equivalent to ½ a Cup O’ Joe.

As an equivalent, one Awake Chocolate Bar is the size of two Awake Chocolate Bites, and it holds the same amount of caffeine as one Cup O’ Joe. I promise these bites will hold you accountable all morning, so get ready to experience caffeine on another level. Before taking my first bite, I couldn’t believe that something so small had the ability to satisfy my daily caffeine needs.

What are Awake Chocolates Nutrition Facts?

As addicting as eating chocolate bites for breakfast sounds, consider the amount of nutrition in each Awake Chocolate Bite.

Below are Awake Chocolate’s Nutrition Facts:

Total Calories: 80 (0.58 oz per serving)

Total Fat: 4.5 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 10 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 10 g

Protein: <1 g

Awake chocolate bites nutrition facts
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Total Coffee Experience with Awake Chocolate

Within the first ten minutes of letting the Awake Chocolate Bite sink in, I felt a feeling I haven’t felt in a while. In the most beneficial way, I experience caffeine on a different measure every time I bite into an Awake Chocolate. Not only do I feel extremely productive, but these bites give me an excuse to consume chocolate and not feel bad about it.

As a full-time travel blogger and digital nomad, part of my job requires me to be prepared to always be on the go. As a coffee shop fanatic, it’s extremely important for me to find the best coffee shops that serve top notch coffee. I don’t get lucky all the time but the moment I discovered Awake Chocolate, the tables started to turn. With Awake, not only am I able to visit some of the best coffee shops in the world, but I am also able to contribute to my overall coffee experience while consuming these bites wherever I go.

Awake Chocolate at Yosemite National Park

Portrait of me holding an awake chocolate bite
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(Source: Makito Umekita)

How about during the times I’m out in the desert or in national parks? What if I’m not given the flexibility to choose between cute, mom and pop coffee shops? Or, perhaps I’m only within the radius of Starbucks Coffee? Not saying that I wouldn’t be able to get an amazing experience with a Grande Iced Caramel Latte, but the total Starbucks experience is already a familiar one.

Every bite of an Awake Chocolate Bite will get you hooked. I know I sure was and only want to share the same experience with you. The first time I visited Yosemite National Park, I brought a box of Caramel Awake Chocolate Bites. I was in a shared Airbnb with 14 other photographers in hopes to catch the Yosemite Firefall. And since every single one of us has an obsession of catching every sunrise and sunset possible, we did whatever it took to catch sunrise the next day.

Do what it takes

Running on an average of 4 hours of sleep every night, we didn’t have enough time to wake up and brew coffee. So, during our drive from the Airbnb to Valley View, we all rushed to catch the last few minutes of light as all 15 of us replaced our morning cup of coffee with a Caramel Awake Chocolate Bite.

The moment we all bit into the chocolate bites and arrived at Valley View, we experienced one of the best sunrises yet. And although weather conditions weren’t on par, we all looked like a mob of zombies walking over to Valley View with cameras by our side. And after taking that bite from an Awake Chocolate bite, we caught one of the best sunrises yet.

Does Awake Chocolate Keep You Awake? Does Awake Chocolate Work?

Yes, Awake Chocolate indeed keeps you awake and it does work. The amount of caffeine in an Awake Chocolate Bite isn’t quite comparable to any other chocolate bar and if it’s hard to believe, yes, caffeine in chocolate can keep you awake. The total Yosemite experience wouldn’t have been complete if it wasn’t for the support of Caramel Awake Chocolate Bites. From the moment each one of us grabbed and took a bite, we experienced one of the best sunrises together. And as we were amped to head over to the next spot, our adventures at Yosemite simply didn’t stop there.

So, to answer your next question…

Where can you buy Awake Chocolate Bites and Bars?

There are a few places where you can buy Awake Chocolate. But if you’re extremely eager and can’t wait any longer to get a hold of Awake Chocolate, you can purchase them directly on Amazon. Take advantage of Amazon’s two-day shipping and get your Awake Chocolate bar right at your doorstep.

If satisfying your morning coffee cravings is a must, consider investing into a box of Awake Chocolate. Not only will you experience the Awake Chocolate caffeine high in just two bites, but you will also be that much closer to putting a down payment on that dream house. As long as you are open about changing up your caffeine intake, Nevil will only be happy for you and your success. Experience the taste of Awake Chocolate, productivity on an untouched level, and the opportunity to catch one of the best sunrises yet.


Awake Chocolate Reviews

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Nick Fjord (@relativebrand): Awake chocolate makes your brain move fast and I enjoyed it very much. I was able to get amazing Instagram pictures after biting into an Awake Chocolate Bite.


Tianna Nguy (@realnoice): I feel less guilty eating chocolate at 5:00 AM in the morning. It’s delicious by the way.


Chrystal Nguyen (@chrystalirene): Survived several activities with one hour of sleep thanks to Awake Chocolate. Had an amazing out of body experience.


Derek Liang (@derekrliang): I wish they weren’t so caffeinated so I can eat more throughout the day.


Nathan Tung (@nathan.tung): Drove 6 hours straight to Yosemite making no stops thanks to Awake Chocolate.


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