Unhinged is a food brand built around the idea that everyday energy should keep pace with people pursuing big things. Its chef-crafted Chocolate Coffee bar combines coffee-derived caffeine with protein for morning routines, workouts, or other demanding days, using a dessert-like flavor rather than the usual supplement profile.
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Sigma SnacksBorn from Pittsburgh-area founder Tyler Overmier’s experience as a collegiate swimmer, Sigma Snacks makes all-natural caffeinated energy cookies for people who need food and fuel in the same bite. Its soft-baked cookies combine 90 milligrams of natural caffeine with plant-based protein and are made in the USA without artificial preservatives. Overmier’s team brings together food-technology, culinary-development, and CPG manufacturing experience to develop the company’s portable alternative to coffee or a pre-workout drink.OAKMONT, PA
HighriseHighrise makes functional protein bars designed to fuel mornings and support nighttime recovery. The emerging brand is currently sampling its products and inviting customers to join its early-access list.
Vitamin Energy®Known for its “Energy, with Benefits” approach, Vitamin Energy® creates portable energy shots for active adults and people who need a lift during long days. The U.S.-made, zero-sugar shots pair natural caffeine with vitamins in a compact format intended for use on the go.
Be Free BarRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Helen Agresti founded Be Free Bar in Erie, Pennsylvania, after seeing clients struggle to find genuinely nourishing snacks. The company makes plant-based protein bars for people seeking convenient energy between meals, using real ingredients rather than artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols. Two of its bars, Blondie Coffee and Blueberry Burst, received Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Award.722515ERIE, PA