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I’m a coffee lovah, as I know many of you are, and in addition to my morning cup, I also find myself looking for an afternoon pick-me-up. Instead of running to the coffee shop for a $5 drink, I’ve been making them at home, saving time and money and guess what? They’re just as good!
If you’re a specialty coffee drinker (think cappuccino, latte, and espresso), you will love the convenience of GIANT Espresso Capsules! They are the first US grocery store chain to carry their Own Brand of Nespresso-compatible espresso capsules.
GIANT Espresso Capsules
Introducing my afternoon latte. This is SO easy to make and a total treat. Brew one of the espresso capsules (or two because caffeinate me, amiright?) and add some frothed milk to the top, a sprinkle of cinnamon and boom. Beautiful! (Grab a milk frother if you don’t have one. This is the one I have and it makes all the difference in making these drinks at home. So easy to use!)
The GIANT Espresso Capsules come in 4 varieties, and all are made with 100% Arabica coffee and are rainforest alliance certified.
- Allegrio is a lightly roasted espresso with sweet, wispy, fruity notes, and a touch of acidity.
- Fortissimo is a mysteriously dark roasted espresso with a rich, creamy body and intense flavor with hints of cocoa and intrigue.
- Grandioso is a deeply rich espresso with a robust, full bodied flavor and a pleasant bold, earthy aroma.
- Leggiero Decaffeinato is a mysterious dark roasted espresso with a creamy body and intense flavor with hints of cocoa and intrigue, without all the caffeine.
The Fortissimo has been my favorite so far. My next job is to perfect the cold coffee drinks before summer, too. Speaking of cold… Check out my recipe below which can double as both a dessert and that afternoon jolt!
Cookies and Cream Affogato Recipe
Doesn’t this look so fancy? You can’t believe how easy it is to make. Affogato is an Italian dessert that literally translated means ‘drowned’ because you drown your ice cream with a hot shot of espresso. The ice cream and coffee combo is soooo good, and you can get creative with flavor combos and toppings.
Cookies and cream is delicious with coffee, so I added some crushed sandwich cookies to the top and made the yummiest dessert. Is it wrong that this was my lunch today? Not at all.
Here’s the recipe for Cookies and Cream Affogato:
Cookies and Cream Affogato Recipe
This Cookies and Cream Affogato Recipe is so easy to make and totally delicious! A perfect dessert to share with company (or enjoy yourself!).
Ingredients
- 2 scoops of cookies and cream ice cream
- 1/4 cup of GIANT espresso (I used Fortissimo)
- Whipped topping
- 1-2 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
Scoop your ice cream into a mug or class.
Pour the hot espresso over the top.
Top with whipped topping.
Sprinkle crushed cookies on top.
Eat with a spoon and drink the rest!
Mmm, delicious! It’s such a treat to make this right in my own kitchen! You definitely want to check out the new GIANT Espresso Capsules in your local store and treat yoself! Stay up to speed with all the latest delicious offerings at GIANT by following GIANT Food Stores’ Facebook and Twitter pages!
The Giveaway
The generous folks at GIANT Food Stores are offering my readers a chance to win a Nespresso machine and GIANT Espresso pods sample! This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+ and will end at 11:59pm ET on May 26, 2017.
Good luck!
Jessica To says
I like caramel lattes.
Kris I. says
I love making cappuccino at home! Yum!
Stephanie Phelps says
I would love to make caramel lattas at home! I love those or even some chai tea!
Ellie Wright says
I’d love to make mocha lattes at home.
shelly peterson says
I love caramel latte’s!
Mary Beth Elderton says
I’d love to make Affogato! I’d also love to make Vietnamese Coffee (that is probably not exactly the right name [if it even has one]…condensed milk, espresso, shaken with ice cubes until chilled.)
Michaela Kay says
I’d love to be able to make White Chocolate Peppermint Affagatos. I think those would be special at Christmas.
Gina M says
I love drinking fancy espresso drinks like macchiatos! I would love to win a nespresso machine so I could start making some fancy drinks at home!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Amy C. says
I make my own cold brew iced coffee with a Toddy maker.
Marilyn Nawara says
I would like to make my own Carmel Macchiatos
shirley says
I would really like to make caramel lattas at home.
Richard Brandt says
I’m a fool for a pumpkin spice latte.
Leela says
I like hot chocolate mixed with espresso.
Rochelle Haynes says
I just make regular coffee
KENNETH OHL says
Love to make an Iced Mocha
sheila ressel says
I like to make caramel macchiattos at home.
kelly tupick says
I would love to be able to make a mocha latte at home.
elizabeth miller says
I love french vanilla caramel lattes. These would be great to be able to make at home.
Lauren says
I would like to make vanilla lattes at home.
Angela Williams says
I like to make french vanilla caramel lattes.
Jeanna says
I’d love to make a french vanilla cappuccino at home!
Jill Rivera says
I love cappuccino and ice coffee this time of the year. I am coffee addicted.
Marti Tabora says
I would really love to be able to make lattes at home. That would be a really nice afternoon treat.
Kelly Nicholson says
What’s your favorite specialty coffee drink that you’d love to make at home?
nothing special..i like fresh ground medium roast community coffee,and organic italian roast
Michele Cupp says
I like a good caramel or french vanilla latte or cappucino.
HS says
I would love to make mocha at home.
Nannypanpan says
I’d like a caramel frappe
Laurie Nykaza says
A Caramel Macchiato would be wonderful to make at home.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I love caramel iced coffee.
Kristen says
My favorite is Peet’s Havana Cappuccino.
Julie Lundstrom says
I like drinks with chocolate, caramel or vanilla. This oreo cookie drink looks and sounds really good.
Edye says
I’d love to make a latte at home! YUM 🙂
jeremy mclaughlin says
Like to make caramel lattes.
Sandra Watts says
I personally just like plain coffee with creamer. Now and then I will make something awesome like chocolate coconut flavor.
Keri justice says
I love to make iced mochas!
Kelly D says
I like to make a vanilla coffee.
Steve Weber says
My favorite is a spiced hot cider.
starla says
Oh my goodness that looks heavenly! My favorite drinks are definitely white chocolate frappucinos!
Will G says
A mocha latte.
Katie Bellamy says
I have a weakness for vanilla cappuccinos!
Cheryl says
I’d love to make a Skinny Caramel Macchiato.
Tabathia B says
I like make caramel lattes with whip cream
Rachel says
My favorite specialty coffee drink to make at home is mochas.
Hargow Wong says
I like to make Vienna Vanilla Coffee Latte at home.
Terra Heck says
I’d love to be able to make caramel lattes at home. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Teresa A Thompson says
I love mocha latte’s and would love to make it at home.
Azeem says
I love caramel latte..yum
Mita says
I like mocha lattes at home.
Robin Abrams says
I would love to make caramel lattes at home. They taste so good
Candace says
I love frappacinos!!
amanda whitley says
i would love to make my own caramel macchiatos.
Chrissy says
My favorite specialty coffee drink that I’d love to be able to make at home is a mocha latte!
Kayla Klontz says
I’d love to be able to make caramel macchiatos at home.
DealinDiva says
I like to make white chocolate, iced coffee.
Sarah Mayer says
I love making specialty coffees at home.
melissa craig says
mocha, green creme de menthe and whipped creme
Brigitte Bauman says
I love making mocha lattes with lots of whip cream.
Amanda Lindsay Shearouse says
Mocha lattes, yum!
Abigail Rhinehart says
I enjoy French Vanilla cappachinos