Coffee lovers know the exquisite taste of chocolate-covered coffee beans. But, buying these yummy little treats can be expensive. Why not make them yourself?
We are going to show you how to make chocolate-covered coffee beans.
Fun fact: the caffeine content in…
17 coffee beans = 2 cups of coffee
5 coffee beans = 1 cup of espresso
Benefits of Eating Coffee Beans
It’s nearly impossible to resist that crunch goodness of chocolate-covered coffee beans. But did you know there are a number of benefits to eating them?
- Packed with antioxidants that reduce diabetes, fights inflammation, and cancer.
- Your body absorbs the caffeine from eating coffee beans much faster than drinking coffee.
- Improves your memory and mood while giving you a big boost in energy.
- Inhibits a hormone called adenosine which tells your body you are tired.
- Boosts your metabolism.
- Reduces your risk of heart disease, liver disease, depression, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s
Possible Risks of Consuming Coffee Beans
There can be a few downsides to eating coffee beans. The key to enjoying them as a snack or pick-me-up is moderation!
- Can cause heartburn, digestive upset, insomnia, or fast heartbeat.
- Can have a laxative effect.
- Should never be consumed by pregnant or nursing mothers.
Did you know?
The maximum amount of coffee beans to consume safely is 33 or less.
1 Coffee Bean = 12 mg Caffeine
Recommended Daily Caffeine Limit: 200-400 mg Caffeine
Selecting a Chocolate
Chocoholics will quickly tell you that chocolates are not all the same. They differ in the amount of cocoa butter, cacao, appearance, and palatability.
Types of Chocolate
- Dark: contains 70% cacao, cocoa butter, and sugar.
- Milk: contains 10-40% cacao, sugar, and milk solids.
- White: contains zero cacao, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Forms of Chocolate
- Baking Bars: used for baking and cooking; not ideal for use as a candy coating. Taste is bitter.
- Chips: used in baking and cooking; not ideal for use as a candy coating. Stabilizers prevent proper melting and ability to harden for a candy coating.
- Wafers: used for candy making and coating. Dries easily.
Selecting Coffee Beans
Selecting a coffee bean is dependent upon that taste and crunch you desire. When making chocolate covered coffee beans, there are a few things to keep in mind.
- DO NOT use light roast coffee beans. These beans can be difficult to chew and could easily break a tooth.
- Darker roasts are best for chocolate covered beans because they are more brittle and easier to chew. The darker the roast, the crunchier it will be.
- Want to learn to roast the beans yourself? Check out our guide here!
Pairing Chocolate and Coffee Bean
| Type of Chocolate | Coffee Bean Roast Level |
| Dark Chocolate | Dark or French Roast Beans |
| Milk Chocolate | Medium or Dark Roast Beans |
| White Chocolate | Medium or Dark Roast Beans |
Let’s Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans!
Making chocolate covered coffee beans is very easy. There’s nothing complicated about it, and even a person that doesn’t know their way around a kitchen can do this!
Things You’ll Need
- Parchment paper
- Kitchen Tweezers (or a fork)
- Chocolate Wafers (dark , milk, or white)
- For a different taste, you can use peanut butter or butterscotch wafers to dip your coffee beans in!
- Large Bowl (microwave safe – for melting)
- Coffee Beans
Steps to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
- Spread parchment paper on a flat surface.
- Pour 2 cups of chocolate wafers into a bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals. Stir chocolate wafers in between intervals until fully melted.
- Use tweezers or fork to dip each coffee bean into the chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip off. Drop onto parchment paper.
- Allow dipped coffee beans to cool until hard.
- Any leftover melted chocolate can be refrigerated and reused.
Kick Things Up a Notch and Use a Cube Molding Tray
If you want to get creative and add dimension to your chocolate covered coffee beans, use a special miniature cube tray designed for candy making.
- Place 2 coffee beans into each cube.
- Pour 2 cups of chocolate wafers into a bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals. Stir chocolate wafers in between intervals until fully melted.
- Pour chocolate over each cube containing the coffee beans.
- Allow to sit at room temperature to cool or pop into the freezer for instant results!
Sweetly Caffeinated
If you have never tried chocolate covered coffee beans, they are a must try! There’s no doubt that you will get hooked on this wonderful treat. As you eat one, the sweet smooth texture of chocolate gives way to the sudden burst of coffee flavor in the first crunch. You will definitely have a party going on in your mouth!
Now that you have the secret to making these awesome little treats, you can show your friends how to make chocolate-covered coffee beans!