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Bananas Foster Affogato

By Erin · June 1, 2016 · Updated May 13, 2020 · 26 Comments

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A crazy simple 3-ingredient Bananas Foster Affogato recipe that is creamy with a kick thanks to the espresso shot. Learn how to make it with a step-by-step video!

Bananas Foster Affogato | Banana ice cream topped with a homemade caramel sauce and freshly brewed espresso #vegan

 

OHMYGOD my first video post. My heart is beating at a stupid fast pace as I type this because I’m nervous..?? It’s more like an excited kind of nervous, but nervous nonetheless. And hey, I’m only a month behind my original goal date for my first video—not too bad. The reason I’m a little behind is because I, like many people, am really good at putting off things that make me nervous/intimidate me. Yes, videos intimidate me. Or, used to intimidate me anyway. 

GUYS. They’re not so bad! Granted, I had help from my brother on this one, but still. I’m not saying I’m going to start creating a recipe video for every single recipe, because that’s not something I ever want to do, but I AM saying that I think having the skill and know-how to do video is super important. …..says the girl who has done ONE VIDEO.  

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Oh and PS a Nashville recap is coming I promise. If I had to sum it up in three words, I’d say: So. Much. Fun. I also figured today was an appropriate day to post this recipe because I am SO TIRED. As in, my body is still catching up from the crazy weekend, plus Layla temporarily got sick two nights ago and kept Miguel and I up the entire night. 

If that’s what having an infant is like, I am so not ready. 

Ok so this recipe—let’s chat about it. 

Bananas Foster Affogato | This recipe is only 3 ingredients and can (SHOULD) be eaten for breakfast and dessert!

Bananas Foster Affogato | Just 3 ingredients and it's secretly healthy too! #vegan | thealmondeater.com

It’s banana ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce and then topped with espresso, because that’s what affogato is. I’m saying this because I had never heard of it until Laura of The First Mess posted a recipe for it. I saw it and was immediately inspired to create my own! Plus, I’m all about the banana ice cream these days. If you aren’t already aware, banana ice cream is simply frozen bananas that have been blended in a food processor. Blended frozen bananas = banana ice cream. Yeeeeeep, so this recipe is acceptable for breakfast or dessert (but preferably both). 

If you already watched the video and thought ‘wow, those are some manly hands’, just know they are not mine, they are my brothers. And if instead of “manly” you thought “model-like” hands, my brother says thank you (I know, he’s so full of himself). 

Bananas Foster Affogato | Just 3 ingredients and it's secretly healthy too! #vegan | thealmondeater.com

Bananas Foster Affogato

5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas frozen
  • 2-4 tablespoon caramel sauce
  • 1 cup espresso

Instructions

  • Peel bananas and cut them into bite-size pieces.
  • Place them in a ziploc bag and in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the caramel sauce if you haven't already.
  • Once the bananas have frozen, remove them from the freezer and into a food processor and pulse on high until bananas blend together and form a soft serve ice cream texture. This may take a few minutes and you may need to stop halfway through to scrape the sides down.
  • Pour ice cream in a nonstick or wax paper-lined bread pan; place back in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Once hardened, scoop ice cream into cups*, drizzle caramel sauce overtop and then pour freshly brewed espresso over ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*This recipe makes 4 cups with 2 scoops of ice cream each, or 6 cups with 1 scoop of ice cream each
Did you Make this Recipe? Tag me Today!Leave a comment below and tag @thealmondeater on Instagram!

 

Q: Have you made banana ice cream before? When was the first time you learned of affogato? ….because I learned about a month ago. 

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Shannon says

    June 02, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    This is genius! I make smoothies with banana and coffee all the time, but this is so much more fun!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Isn't it?! It hardly makes sense but it is.

      Reply
  2. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

    June 01, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Yay!! I was wondering when we'd see that video 😉 It's awesome, Erin 🙂 Much like this recipe! Affogato is a fav!
    Can't wait to hear about your Nashville trip!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Thanks friend!!

      Reply
  3. Kellen McAvoy says

    June 01, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    This recipe is seriously droolworthy! I love that you mentioned your brothers manly model hands because whenever I take my boyfriend to restaurants and use his hands in the picture, he calls himself a future "hand model" haha. Such dorks 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Hhaah that's so funny. Dorks for sure.

      Reply
  4. Giselle Rochford says

    June 01, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Ummm the first time I heard of affogato was literally just now while reading this title haha I definitely need it in my life, though.
    Also, cool video bro 😀 Totes inspired me to give it a go.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Do it!! More time consuming for sure but not as difficult as I thought 🙂

      Reply
  5. Medha says

    June 01, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    This affogato is gorgeous and I love the simplicity of flavors and ingredients 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:08 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Les @ The Balanced Berry says

    June 01, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Erin your video turned out so good! And your photos. GIRL. Stunning as ever. I have never even heard of affogato before but I need to get my ish together because coffee and ice cream are two things I can get behind for sure. Can't wait to see more of your videos!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Thanks Les! Affogato is the JAM.

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    June 01, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    OMG that is so funny! I watched the video first (which btw I LOVE- the music is too cute!) and I was thinking, for some reason I imagined Erin's hands to be prettier...and slightly less hairy, haha! It came out great and this recipe looks uh-mazing! I could easily eat it for breakfast.

    I'm so happy you had a fun time at your Bachelorette party! Nashville looked like a blast. Also, that means your wedding is getting so close, eeek! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:07 am

      HAHAHA omg I died when I first read this comment and I'm dying re-reading it. Manliest hands ever! Thanks Sarah--we're getting so close to the big day eeeeeee.

      Reply
  8. Leah M | love me, feed me says

    June 01, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    1) OH MY GOD THIS!! I've never had affogato but I have a weird obsession with them. I need this in my life asap <3 2) these pictures are stunning 3) the video is so good!! can't wait to see more videos!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:06 am

      You NEED affogato. Possibly life changing. Thanks Leah!

      Reply
  9. Georgie @ Healthy Pears says

    June 01, 2016 at 11:15 am

    That video was awesome!!! And this recipe looks amazing! I'm digging your caramel recipe too, it's so hard to find one that is not completely full of sugar and cream! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Thank you!! I make my caramel all.the.time., so I'm glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    June 01, 2016 at 9:34 am

    This recipe is LYFE. Not gonna lie, I thought to myself, "What the eff is 'affogato'... it sounds like a type of cat in Spanish..." But holy crapola this looks amazing. And YAY VIDEO, it looks awesome! Maybe I'll (finally) attempt mine next week 😀

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Lol it's basically a cat 😉

      Reply
  11. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

    June 01, 2016 at 8:56 am

    all I can say is WOW! I have never heard of a affogato before, but it has everything I love: bananas, coffee and caramel! Totally drooling right now. And congrats on your first video! I need to make one soon, but I'm so awkward on camera! Also, I was just in Nashville about two weeks ago, best place ever! We went to celebrate our 21st, SO FUN! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Oh my gosh what a great place to celebrate a birthday! Nashville is so fun and now I want to go back.

      Reply
  12. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    June 01, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Lol such manly hands you have, Erin...Loved the video, though! I love watching recipe videos like that. I loooove banana ice cream and this is such a delicious way to enjoy it. Awesome job!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Haha SO MANLY. Yeah I was like hmmm I should probably include a disclaimer. Thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  13. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    June 01, 2016 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh the video looks awesome Erin!! I love the music haha 😉 Also this reminds me of an affogato I had in Italy 2 years ago, except healthier! Perfection!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Oh my gosh I bet the Italian affogato was so good though! I'll have to find some when I'm there.

      Reply

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