Coffee Bean Brittle

Coffee Bean Brittle is a crunchy confection made by caramelizing sugar and butter, then folding in roasted coffee beans and nuts before spreading it thin to cool and harden. It's a modern, gourmet twist on traditional nut brittle, likely originating in the United States where both coffee culture and candy-making are popular. The result is a sweet, salty, and deeply aromatic treat with a satisfying snap.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-energy treat, being primarily composed of carbohydrates from sugar and fats from butter and nuts, with a modest amount of protein from the nuts and coffee beans. A typical 1-ounce (28g) serving can provide around 140-160 calories, along with small amounts of iron and magnesium from the nuts.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	40 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Iron	1 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg

Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Coffee Bean Brittle uniquely bridges the worlds of candy and coffee culture, using whole beans to deliver a burst of roasted flavor and a textural surprise. Nutritionally, it offers a quick energy boost from sugar, but the inclusion of nuts and coffee adds a touch of antioxidants and minerals not found in plain sugar candies.