This new functional chocolate is the pick-me-up snack you didn't know you needed

Awake Dark Chocolate. Image courtesy Awake
Awake Dark Chocolate. Image courtesy Awake

As a coffee lover and caffeine addict, I've faced the dreaded afternoon slump far too many times. Although I usually just run to grab a coffee at Starbucks, I've recently discovered a new option that's both sweet, indulgent, and energizing. AWAKE's chocolate delivers a functional and tasty snack that contains about the half of the caffeine of a cup of coffee. Each serving of AWAKE chocolate has about 50 mg of caffeine, giving you just the right boost of energy without getting wired.

If you need an easy form of caffeine to take with you on the go, these tiny chocolate bites will do the trick. Each bite is made with Fair Trade chocolate and contains about 60 to 70 calories per serving. Whether you take them to work to energize you when that 2 p.m. boredom hits or take them with you while traveling, there's never a bad time to have one of these chocolate bites handy. From students to night shift workers to busy travelers, there's a place for these tiny snacks in everyone's hectic routine.

AWAKE Chocolate offers a variety of flavors

AWAKE chocolate comes in a variety of flavors too, perfect for any sweet tooth. The "OG Variety Pack" gives you a good bundle if you're not sure which one to try. Some flavors within the variety pack include the classic milk chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, and caramel chocolate bites. You can't go wrong with these classics.

For those who prefer dark chocolate, AWAKE's Dark Chocolate Variety Pack is a great way to revamp your energy for the day too. This variety pack includes dark chocolate variations such as the dark chocolate salted caramel and salted almond bites (a great option for anyone who loves a little mix of sweet and salty flavors). With the launch of these caffeine-packed chocolates, I'm thinking caffeine snacks are going to be the next biggest snack trend.