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
Photo by Zoe Holland
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
Photo by Sara Tane
Why drink your coffee when you can stack it, drizzle it with chocolate syrup, and surround it with whipped cream?
Coffee Jelly
Photo by Eileen Wang
This isn’t your grandma’s jelly.
Coffee Macarons
Photo by Nicole B
Sometimes you want your adorable little treats to give you a little extra energy kick.
Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
Photo courtesy of foodnetwork.com
Everything tastes better as a cupcake.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Photo by Joseph Robertson
You’ll never look at iced coffee the same after trying this recipe.
Coffee Rubbed Rib-Eye
Photo courtesy of food52.com
Who knew coffee and red meat could come together in such holy matrimony?
Espresso Truffles
Photo by Emily Hu
Bite-sized caffeine, now that’s what we’re talking about.
Pulled Pork Coffee Rub
Photo courtesy of food.com
Coffee even tastes good in sandwich form, who knew?
DIY Coffee Liqueur
Photo courtesy of seriouseats.com
No patience required for this DIY recipe.
Coffee Gelatin With Whipped Cream
Photo by Ingalls Photography
Why drink it out of a cup when you can eat it?
Vietnamese Irish Coffee
Photo courtesy of iamafoodblog.com
You’ll feel like you’ve struck gold with this recipe.
Coffee-Braised Short Ribs
Photo courtesy of foodrepublic.com
If you’ve always craved that coffee taste at dinnertime, you no longer have to feel ashamed.
Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
Photo courtesy of popsugar.com
Spice up your morning with this recipe.
Coffee-Vanilla Milkshake
Photo courtesy of thekitchn.com
A whole new meaning to “cold brew.”
Jamaican Coffee Brownies With Pecans
Photo courtesy of bonappetit.com
Combining coffee and chocolate is never not a great idea.
Layered Espresso And Coconut Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Photo courtesy of pineappleandcoconut.com
If you love coffee in any (and every) form, you’ll love this recipe.
Brokeass Pumpkin Spice Latte
Photo courtesy of brokeassgourmet.com
For when your college student budget just doesn’t include Starbucks.
Coffee Ice Cream
Photo courtesy of justonecookbook.com
Forget mint chocolate chip.