19 Creative Ways to Cook with Coffee

Sometimes more than 2 cups of coffee a day can feel like a bit much, but that doesn’t mean you don’t still need your caffeine fix. So what if there were even yummier ways to get that quick spike of energy (and inevitable crash) in a way that doesn’t come from a coffee maker? Well, we teamed up with our friends at StumbleUpon and here there are. We know, we just made your day so much better.

Banana Coffee Chip Cookies

You shouldn’t have to worry about spilling a hot cup of coffee during an 8 am lecture, so just munch on these instead.

Chocolate Mocha Pancakes

Why drink your coffee when you can stack it, drizzle it with chocolate syrup, and surround it with whipped cream?

Coffee Jelly

This isn’t your grandma’s jelly.

Coffee Macarons

Sometimes you want your adorable little treats to give you a little extra energy kick.

Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes

Everything tastes better as a cupcake.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

You’ll never look at iced coffee the same after trying this recipe.

Coffee Rubbed Rib-Eye

Who knew coffee and red meat could come together in such holy matrimony?

Espresso Truffles

Bite-sized caffeine, now that’s what we’re talking about.

Pulled Pork Coffee Rub

Coffee even tastes good in sandwich form, who knew?

DIY Coffee Liqueur

No patience required for this DIY recipe.

Coffee Gelatin With Whipped Cream

Why drink it out of a cup when you can eat it?

Vietnamese Irish Coffee

You’ll feel like you’ve struck gold with this recipe.

Coffee-Braised Short Ribs

If you’ve always craved that coffee taste at dinnertime, you no longer have to feel ashamed.

Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur

Spice up your morning with this recipe.

Coffee-Vanilla Milkshake

A whole new meaning to “cold brew.”

Jamaican Coffee Brownies With Pecans

Combining coffee and chocolate is never not a great idea.

Layered Espresso And Coconut Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

If you love coffee in any (and every) form, you’ll love this recipe.

Brokeass Pumpkin Spice Latte

For when your college student budget just doesn’t include Starbucks.

Coffee Ice Cream

Forget mint chocolate chip.