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Alternative ways of getting your caffeine hit for that mid-afternoon boost.

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Alternative ways of getting your caffeine hit for that mid-afternoon boost.

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Granola provides a good, slow release of energy throughout the day. Home-grown brand, The Edible Co.’s version of this hearty treat is ESPRESSO NUT GRANOLA, fortified with almonds, sunflower seeds, organic coconut sugar, Himalayan salt and coffee powder, giving you all the oomph you need. Available at Naiise

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The darker the chocolate, the higher the caffeine content; and bittersweet varieties are also said to be richer in antioxidants. Monsieur Truffe’s 70% DARK CHOCOLATE comes packed with crushed coffee beans for a serious guilt-free punch—it’s vegan, organic and gluten-free. Available at http://www.beanstobars.sg

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As Instagram-worthy as it is toothsome, The Coffee Academics’ COFFEE IN A CONE is a piccolo latte poured into a chocolate-coated cone for the ultimate caffeine and sugar fix. Available at The Coffee Academics at Scotts Square 

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