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Eight years ago this week, I met my hunk (are you reading this dear?) of a husband. Firstly, how the heck can we possibly be that old? Secondly, how did we get past that first date?
We met in a bar at 6pm on a Thursday. I thought I was on to a winner as if he was a total loser I’d be able to get away and home in time for Hollyoaks (who was the loser?) But he kind of wasn’t. Oh apart from he didn’t suggest we have dinner, just got me hideously drunk. He answered his phone during the date, so rude. He almost fell asleep in the super hip bar we ended up in and then made an utterly inappropriate pass at me (now a legendary dinner party tale among our friends).
Somehow though, he literally made me weak at the knees. He’s the only thing that’s ever made me so excited I couldn’t eat. That was when I knew it was serious.
As you’ll know if you’re a regular here, I worship at the alter of food. He, on the other hand, loves rugby, ale, watching old cowboy films and has no interest in what goes on in the kitchen. Apart from two things; there must always be excellent coffee and plenty of ice cream in the house. So Barnsey, this one’s for you..
Our Nespresso machine was a wedding gift 6 years ago and still going strong. As you might know if you have one, for the first time lots of other companies are now producing pods for the machines, rather than just Nespresso themselves.
In this recipe I’ve used my favourite new pod, Cafépod Espresso Intense. Rich, dark and smooth, this is the best home coffee I’ve had in a long time. The price works out about the same as Nespresso brand pods, but being able to buy them from some supermarkets (rather than mail order) is super convenient.
If you haven’t tried instant, frozen fruit ice cream, where have you been? Not spending hours trawling Pinterest? Oh right, just me then.. Well, it’s all over the internet and rightly so, it’s life changing. Low calorie, packed with healthy stuff and super quick. Oh, leave out the Nutella and it’s vegan too.
It works best in a food processor, but you can try with a hand blender. Word of warning, I did once blow up a hand blender making this. Totally worth it though..
Instant Skinny Hazelnut Latte Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 Bananas, peeled, sliced and well frozen
- 1 Tablespoon of Nutella
- 1 Shot of Espresso, about 40ml, chilled (or you can use instant coffee made up)
- A handful of roasted hazelnuts to serve
Instructions
- Pop your frozen bananas, nutella and cold espresso into a food processor and blitz until very smooth. It will be the consistency of Mr Whippy ice cream.
- Eat as it is or pop into the freezer for 30 minutes - 1 hour to firm up a little.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How was your first date with your spouse? Did you drink coffee or gin or both?! And just to clarify, this recipe makes it acceptable to eat ice cream for breakfast, right?
Sarah x
(I was sent a selection of CaféPod products to review, but always my opinion is truthful.)
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yum i love this, been looking for a recipe for this. Thank sfor sharing.
Simon
Oh, you had me at the words ‘instant’ and ‘ice cream’–put the two together, OMG! This sounds seriously good. Spend so much of my time trying out recipes for the little folk that I don’t usually do much with coffee, but I think I’ll be making this just for me 🙂 Lovely food photos too.
This looks amazing, but I am so glad I don’t like coffee, so I am not drooling as much as usual over your pictures! Thanks for much for linking up to #TheList xx
I love the idea of this but can’t eat bananas so I’m rather stuck! I’ll have to spend a few hours on Pinterest investigating other flavours.
I met my other half on a night out at a dodgy 80’s themed club with a flashing dancefloor. We barely spoke but I gave him my number as he seemed harmless. The next day he text me and I had the vague recollection of someone very tall and possibly ginger. That was all I had to go on when I met him again for a drink but I’ve never looked back 10yrs on.
First of all, beautiful blog!! Secondly, this instant ice cream looks and sounds amazing. I’ll be trying is myself very soon, will keep you posted. Thanks for sharing xx
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Amazing!! Thanks
This looks amazing and I know my daughter would love this in particular as even though she’s just 10 she loves the flavour or coffee in puddings and cakes: + she loves Nutella. On my to do list:-)