9 snacks with just as much caffeine as coffee

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You don't need a cup of Joe for a morning jolt anymore.

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There are all kinds of alternatives, like caffeinated marshmallows, beef jerky, and even jelly beans. Last month, the startup STEEM debuted its caffeinated peanut butter, which offers the same boost as two cups of coffee.

Although highly addictive, research shows caffeine improves memory, focus, and the brain's production of dopamine.

Here are nine other wired snacks to get hooked on.

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STEEM peanut butter.

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STEEM

What gives it a buzz: Natural caffeine, aka extract from green coffee beans.

Caffeine level: Two tablespoons promises the same amount as almost two cups of coffee without the crash.

Where to buy it: Select stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, plus online for $6 per jar.

STEEM says its peanut butter wards off fatigue and hunger for hours.

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Perky Jerky.

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Perky Jerky

What gives it a buzz: Perky Jerky's marinade includes Guarana, a caffeinated berry native to the Amazon.

Caffeine level: Perky Jerky recently lowered its caffeine level from 150mg to 10mg — no more than a Coke.

Where to buy it: Most Targets, Home Depots, and Publixs in the US for $5.

Perky Jerky, which comes in beef or turkey, is made without preservatives or gluten.

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Energy Gummi Bears.

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Energy Gummi Bears

What gives it a buzz: Guarana, like the jerky.

Caffeine level: One pack equals one Monster or Red Bull.

Where to buy it: Online for $1.50 per pack.

These gummies, which are more for bros than kids, include antioxidants and protein.

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Bang!! ice cream.

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Bang! ice cream

What gives it a buzz: Guarana seed extract.

Caffeine level: One scoop compares to one energy drink.

Where to buy it: Select stores or online for $7 per tub.

For a sweet jolt, you can try Cooky Mint, Iced Latté-Da, Heaps of Gold (similar to a Heath Bar), or Peanut Butta.

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Caffex marshmallows.

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What gives it a buzz: Coffee bean extract.

Caffeine level: One 'mallow equals one cup of coffee.

Where to buy it: Online for $6 per pack.

Caffex's marshmallows use pure cocoa, kosher gelatin, vanilla, cinnamon, and non-GMO sugar.

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Jelly Belly Extreme Sport Beans.

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What gives it a buzz: Pure caffeine extract.

Caffeine level: One package, or about 35 beans, offers a half-cup's-worth of coffee.

Where to buy it: Sports stores or online for $2 each.

These Jelly Bellys, which contain carbohydrates, vitamins, and electrolytes, are more for athletes than kids.

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X8 Energy Gum.

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X8

What gives it a buzz: Caffeine extract.

Caffeine level: One piece equals one cup of coffee.

Where to buy it: Online for $8 per pack.

X8's site claims the gum's caffeine "enters your blood stream through your cheeks and gums, and begins working in seconds."

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Frito-Lay Cracker Jack'D.

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Cracker Jack'D

What gives it a buzz: Coffee bean extract.

Caffeine level: Each two-ounce package contains the same amount as a cup of coffee.

Where to buy it: Select stores or online for $2 each.

Frito-Lay offers all kinds of interesting flavors, from spicy pizza intense mix to salted caramel kickin' back clusters.

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