What's the difference between espresso and regular coffee beans?

Coffee beans made for regular coffee are milder and typically roasted for less time than espresso beans. Espresso beans, which are richer in both flavor and color, have been roasted for a much longer period of time.

Can you make chocolate covered coffee beans with decaf coffee?

Absolutely! Grab your favorite whole decaf coffee beans and proceed as normal with the recipe.

How much caffeine is in a single espresso bean?

The amount of caffeine differs between varieties and the length of roasting, but on average, a typical bean contains around 6mg of caffeine. For comparison, a standard cup of coffee contains around 95mg of caffeine.

Will chocolate covered espresso beans give you energy?

Yep! Just like regular brewed coffee, whole espresso beans contain significant amounts of caffeine, so these chocolate covered coffee beans will give you that same boost. Just don't go overboard in one serving – they're pretty addictive, so too many may cause side effects of too much caffeine.

Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Crowded Kitchen

Description

Homemade Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans are surprisingly quick and easy to make with just three ingredients. They're delicious on their own, as a homemade edible gift, or as a topping for desserts like ice cream and cake.

Ingredients

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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup espresso beans (or lighter roast coffee beans)

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Instructions

Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted.
Add espresso beans to the melted chocolate and stir well until all beans are evenly coated.
Using a spoon or two forks, transfer each chocolate coated espresso bean to the parchment paper, leaving a little space in between. It's okay if it gets a little messy! Once all of the beans are transferred, place in refrigerator or freezer until chocolate has set.
Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks.

Notes

Espresso beans: you can really use any variety you'd like – the flavor won't make a huge difference. Espresso beans tend to be richer and more bitter than other coffee beans, which we personally prefer. If you prefer less bitter coffee taste, use light or medium roast coffee beans. Just make sure to purchase whole beans, not ground!

Chocolate: Again, the type of chocolate depends on your preference. For a more bitter treat, use dark chocolate. For less bitter, opt for semisweet, milk or even white chocolate.

Coconut oil: A small amount helps to loosen up the melted chocolate, making it easier to coat the espresso beans. If you don't have any, the recipe will still work without it.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for several weeks. (Just don't store at room temperature if you live somewhere very hot, otherwise they will melt and stick together). For longer term storage, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 79
Sugar: 7.3 g
Sodium: 0.5 mg
Fat: 5.1 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g