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Product Review: Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel

December 10, 2013 by Suzie the Foodie 10 Comments

Product Review: Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel

Why on earth would someone like me with a serious sensitivity to caffeine dare to product test and review Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel? I have been known to have masochistic tendencies, especially when I am so curious about a product, I just can’t help myself.

Previous Chocolate Review

Awake Caffeinated Chocolate

When Awake first came out they sent me a box of chocolate bars to test. See review here. It was great because I could share them with a whole bunch of people and get their opinions too. We all had our own reactions to it (chemical and otherwise) but my conclusion for myself was: “The chocolate was OK but not worth a potential headache!”

Nosh-Able Caramel Bites

Product Review: Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel

Adding caramel to the mix is a whole other story. I LOVE caramel! I thought this was genius and there were a lot of foodies telling me that this product was even better than the last one.

Product Review: Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel

When you buy a bag of the chocolate caramel bites you get 10 individually-wrapped pieces. At my store the bag of 10 costs $5.99. That is kind of steep! But, if this was a product I would actually use, I would prefer to have a bite rather than eat a whole bar.

Product Review: Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel

The design is ridiculously cute, I love owls so this really appealed to me. The chocolate is good but the caramel is pretty darn awesome. I enjoyed the big bite but did get a headache the next day that lasted a few days. Thanks to my fibromyalgia, once I have pain it could cause it to echo with phantom pain for a while. So as much as I enjoyed this, 50 mg of caffeine (1/2 cup of coffee) is just too much for me.

Product Review: Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel

But I am kind of the minority! Reg loved these bites. He added two to his regularly-caffeinated day and had a caffeine hangover the next morning. I will say that when he was drifting off just as we were going to watch World War Z I asked him to have a bite, he complied and was conscious throughout the movie. For which I am forever grateful!

Foodie Conclusion
I think Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Caramel in the nosh-able form is genius and for their customer demographics, perfect. If you just want a little jolt of energy that comes in an 80 calorie bite, this is a good choice. If you are at all sensitive to caffeine though, stay away.

Despite the resulting headaches, I am glad I had a chance to try these caramel bites. It is hard being an outsider to this particular foodie world. Well done Awake! I give this product four and a half out of five wooden spoons. 

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  1. The Happy Whisk says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I laughed at how you put the one little piece in a bowl.

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  2. Suzie Ridler says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    By the time the sun came out, that is all we had left! I tried to slice it in half to show the oozing caramel but it just disintegrated.

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  3. The Happy Whisk says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    That’s great. You crack me up.

    Reply
  4. peppylady (Dora) says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:05 am

    Not here in the states yet…Carmel and choc nice combo.

    Coffee on the side.

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  5. Debra She Who Seeks says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:41 am

    I’d eat it just for the flavour, not the caffeine. For my stimulant, I’d rather just have a regular cuppa joe.

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  6. Suzie Ridler says

    December 11, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Dora, it’s a Canadian company but maybe they will get there soon?!

    Debra, it’s not for everyone, it’s true. Definitely not for someone with a sensitive brain like me! My stimulant is salt, thanks to low blood pressure, LOL.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    I live in Massachusetts and I’ve seen Awake chocolate. It’s sold at most Hess gas stations and I’ve seen it at Stop and Shop as well. Check the “where to buy” section on the Awake website.

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  8. Linda Lieu says

    December 15, 2013 at 4:56 am

    I actually don’t have a sweet tooth for chocolate but when I saw it on dragons’ den, I couldn’t resist! I brought like 6 bars but gave a couple away for friends for their bday or if they helped me out. The milk chocolate is delicious and when I’m super tired while studying for midterms, I eat about two to keep me awake. I tried the cameral one which I found in my university convenience store. It tasted a bit bitter and I didn’t like the Carmel syrup. I was hoping the Carmel flavour would be infused with the chocolate, not separated. Oh well. I hope in the future, they would develop more sku with nuts. Just eating milk chocolate gets kind of boring.

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  9. Linda Lieu says

    December 15, 2013 at 4:58 am

    I also find it funny how my friend was more excited about her awake chocolate gift than a Boscia mask set I got her.

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  10. Suzie Ridler says

    December 16, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Anonymous, fantastic, thank you for letting me know it’s in the U.S. in gas stations. That is where they wanted them to be so that’s great.

    Linda, it is a great stocking stuffer and little gift for people, great point! Quite a novelty and a treat. Sorry to hear you didn’t like the caramel version. I thought the same thing, that it would be infused. Yes, I think getting creative with the product is wise too.

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