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!
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.
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.
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).
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
Q: Have you made banana ice cream before? When was the first time you learned of affogato? ….because I learned about a month ago.
Shannon says
This is genius! I make smoothies with banana and coffee all the time, but this is so much more fun!
Erin says
Isn't it?! It hardly makes sense but it is.
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
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!
Erin says
Thanks friend!!
Kellen McAvoy says
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 🙂
Erin says
Hhaah that's so funny. Dorks for sure.
Giselle Rochford says
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.
Erin says
Do it!! More time consuming for sure but not as difficult as I thought 🙂
Medha says
This affogato is gorgeous and I love the simplicity of flavors and ingredients 🙂
Erin says
Thank you!
Les @ The Balanced Berry says
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!
Erin says
Thanks Les! Affogato is the JAM.
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
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! 🙂
Erin says
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.
Leah M | love me, feed me says
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!
Erin says
You NEED affogato. Possibly life changing. Thanks Leah!
Georgie @ Healthy Pears says
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!
Erin says
Thank you!! I make my caramel all.the.time., so I'm glad you like it 🙂
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
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 😀
Erin says
Lol it's basically a cat 😉
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
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! 🙂
Erin says
Oh my gosh what a great place to celebrate a birthday! Nashville is so fun and now I want to go back.
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
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!
Erin says
Haha SO MANLY. Yeah I was like hmmm I should probably include a disclaimer. Thanks Kelly!
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
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!
Erin says
Oh my gosh I bet the Italian affogato was so good though! I'll have to find some when I'm there.