Wake UP! Protein Bars (1 Bar = 3 Espressos) Vegan, Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Energy Bar, 250mg Plant Based Caffeine Power Bar, Kosher, Non GMO, Dairy, Egg & Soy Free, Boost Focus, Clarity & Energy

I eat half of the bar instead of having coffee before getting into the car, before my long commute to work (over 1.5hrs). It works wonders as there's no need for a toilet break which is nearly unavoidable after drinking coffee. 5 stars!

Enjoyed 1 wake up during a long hike of Ben Nevis. These work a treat, felt energized for a good couple of hours with no loss of sleep afterwards.

First of all, these are just straight up delicious treats. I would very happily eat them even if they had no caffeine at all. They are a bit sweeter than the usual chocolate (or other) candy or bar type items that I eat, but for instance, when I make cookies for myself I generally cut the sweetener down by 1/3-1/4 of what most recipes call for. I don't think they're much sweeter than, say, a Luna bar (which is actually the closest comparison to these that I can think of) or a Kind bar. They are wonderfully crispy, just the right amount of chewy, and the chocolate flavor is very well balanced to the other flavors, the chocolate really comes through very well.And even better, the caffeine content is great. I have a high tolerance for caffeine, it really takes a lot to affect me. A Mountain Dew gives me more of a sugar rush than a caffeine boost (resulting in a crash, of course). I don't bother with energy drinks that have less than 240 mg caffeine, and I really prefer 300. But, energy drinks have their own issues- I am very averse to the taste of Sucralose and it is very difficult to find energy drinks that don't contain any. Especially the ones that are higher in caffeine content, which tend to be sweetened exclusively with Sucralose and other artificial sweeteners that I just can't stomach. They also have the issue of portability, etc. I also tried some gummies with a high caffeine content, which were very tasty and they were effective, but not as much as these bars. I would put the gummies on the same level as energy drinks or coffee, effectiveness wise.So, these bars are ideal for me. They have very low calories, and for whatever metabolic/digestive reasons, I feel the effect of these bars much more rapidly than the effect from energy drinks, coffee, caffeine pills, etc. with the same amount of caffeine. When I got my first box of these to try them out, I ate a bar and ended up deep cleaning my whole house and then planting some seeds that I had been putting off because it involved getting the pots ready, lugging around bags of soil, etc. Then I went for a considerably longer, brisker walk than I thought I was even capable of (I have health issues as well, which is part of the reason that I need caffeine just to have enough energy to function at all), groomed my dogs, and did laundry. Even an energy drink with 300 mg of caffeine, or a large mocha coffee with 4 extra shots of espresso (in addition to the 2 that are standard from the coffee shop that I patronize), doesn't affect me that strongly, regardless of how quickly I drink it.Also, the seller is great. Shipping is prompt, packing is secure, and even in June there was no melting or other damage to the product.In short- great taste, wonderfully effective, and the seller is great.I really can't recommend these highly enough. When I bought my first box of them to try out, I had one the first day. I then bought two more boxes of them, because I definitely enjoy them and will be having them regularly, and I wanted to be sure to have some on hand in case the price rose significantly or they sold out.

I am a return customer of Jesse’s Wake up, and here to share how amazing they are. I cannot start my morning without them. It’s the bite of delicious Goodness I look forward to every morning that gives me that burst of energy to kickstart my day. Absolutely no jitters no headaches no side effects. You can choose if you want to just have half of a full-size bar or you can choose to go for the mini size. Both are absolutely fantastic options. I 100% recommend the chocolate and caramel options. Those are my absolute two favorites!!!! Loveeeee this beyond words

These bars are mostly tasty and offer a nice boost during the day as a snack. There is a slight aftertaste that I can't put my finger on, but it's not so strong that I wouldn't continue eating them. I do have a high tolerance for caffeine, but with this product, I can feel the effect. It's not too strong, but definitely noticeable.

Update 6/30/2021:This is the best energy bar or caffeine bar. I've tried a bunch of others, but this one is the best. Great customer service too if you ever contact them. Sometimes, Jesse himself will respond! It feels good buying a solid product from a small/family business that is made in the USA.I have since quit coffee and eat these bars instead. My health has improved as a result. Great coffee alternative. The tea-based caffeine mixed together with the bar hits different than tea itself or coffee. Smoother, better, and healthier. I do not feel any sort of caffeine crash now. Maybe I needed time to adjust, not sure. I eat 1/4 to 1/3 of a bar in the morning, before anything else. Followed by a glass of water, and then my regular breakfast. 1 FULL bar if I need to be superhuman for a day. Works great for studying, working out, and road trips.------------------Pretty tasty bar. Has a little sugar with dark chocolate and it sort of tastes like coffee to me. I'll eat 1/3 of the bar to the whole thing. Usually drink a glass of water right before/after the bar, and I haven't had any heartburn issues yet, which is a big plus. The caffeine crash is mild with the bar, compared to coffee.WARNING: Eating the entire bar will give you a very strong caffeine PUNCH!Keep in mind, this bar has __ 310mg __ of caffeine. For most people, that's a very high amount, and the packaging even says "limit 1 bar per day". It hits harder than coffee, since the ingredients digest/absorb fast, and coffee is usually sipped on, whereas this bar gets devoured quickly.The boxes are small and contain only 6 bars. But since I don't usually eat 1 whole bar at a time, 1 box can last 2-4 weeks depending. I started with 1 box, and have since ordered 3 more. I compared the caffeine content of this bar and for the price, it's a better value than other caffeine bars on Amzn. Great for coffee replacement in the AM or whenever you'd rather eat a quick bar instead of hot coffee. This is the only food item I'll keep re-ordering.1) 1 bar can be surprisingly strong -- Only let friends eat 1/3 to 1/2 max their first time2) Food intake before eating the bar may slow the caffeine, so eat the bar before food for a wake up3) They are coated with chocolate = can melt, careful about leaving in a hot car, etc.4) Avoid eating late in the afternoon or at night - it'll keep you up!

I'm not a morning person, but need to get up and be productive early in the morning for my job. I also occasionally binge on caffeinated soda, which can leave me with headaches, nausea, or cause me to crash or have energy spikes at unwanted times. My girlfriend recommended a few products she found to me, the first of which were gummy daily energy vitamins that provided 500% of the daily recommendation for vitamin B12. These were ineffective no matter when I took them or how long I waited.Then I found out about Jesse's Wake Up bars and decided to give it a shot. I don't drink coffee, but am a fan of both dark chocolate and rice krispie treats, so these seemed like a good fit. I'm so glad I decided to give them a shot! They're provide noticeable energy within 10-15 minutes of ingesting, but don't lead to a major crash later in the day or feelings of sluggishness like even zero sugar soda does. When they say that one bar equals three espressos though, they mean it. I highly recommend eating a third to a fourth of the bar and seeing how it affects you before you eat any more than that at a time. One-third of a bar will get me through 4-8 hours easily, even when I didn't sleep well the night before. If I start to feel sleepy, I take another third and am good to go. I can only recall one time where I needed an entire bar to feel energized. Even though one box only contains six bars, these tend to last me 3-4 weeks easily, and that's with eating some 5-6 days a week.If you're like me and either don't like the taste or are worried about the side effects of either coffee, soda, or energy drinks, I recommend giving this product a shot. They have an option that lets you "subscribe" to their service, which shaves a dollar or so off the price if you have them auto-shipped to you every x number of weeks or months. Also, for those of you who care about what's in the bars, the box proclaims the bars are only:-100 calories-Gluten free-Vegan-Dairy free-Non-GMO-Soy free-Egg free-KosherAs a final note, I don't know why Amazon asks me to rate the "thickness" of the bars, but these things are thicc with two C's.