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'Tropical' Eton mess





So the holiday blues are settling in and with the GLORIOUS weather I had to keep the tropical momentum going... so Eton Mess with a tropical twist... made in minutes and SOOOOOO good! 


Whats in it?

1 Meringue nest - 1PP per person

1 scoop of Vanilla ice cream
    I've used Vanilla & Coconut Dairy Free from Nobo for 2PP 
    but you can use your fav ice cream and if you want to keep the 
    Propoints even lower try the Zero PP banana ice cream
    the original recipe is >>> HERE <<< 

ZERO HEROS
Tinned pineapple in juice (NOT IN SYRUP!)
A squeeeeeze of Coconut Choc Shot
    I've only used a drizzle but if you use more you can PP like this... 
1 tsp, 5g - 0PP
2 tsp 10g - 1PP 
3 tsp 15g - 1PP
4 tsp 20g - 2PP


Total ProPoints for the recipe - 3PP
Total ProPoints per portion - 3PP

How?




Set up your glass of choice, I've gone all hipster with this one... 


If you're not using fresh pineapple, drain your tinned and save the juice for a smoothie!


Pop it into your glass... 


Get your meringues... 



Layer them on top...  see what I mean by easy!


Top off with your ice cream, yoghurt etc... 


And a squeeze of Coconut Choc shot... et voila!




I squeezed my choc shot on top but if you wanna get all fancy pants... 
drizzle it down the sides before you start layering 
and you'll get some in every mouthful! 

A shot of rum wouldn't be a bad idea either! ahem... 


Enjoy! x

Desserts from the Farm!

For all the sweet teeth out there! Puddings, desserts, afters.. whatever you call it, for some people its the best part of dining out! So here's three Irish made desserts from Glenilen Farm that will hit the spot... I'm told, by a dessert 'expert', (her words not mine!) the Pannna cotta is 'to die for'! I spotted them in Supervalu... They also have a new range of 'Light' yogurts I'll be posting... Stay tuned! x



Glenilen Farm Indulgently Chocolate Mousse 80g - 7PP



Glenilen Farm Coconut & Passionfruit Panna Cotta 100g - 6PP



Glenilen Farm Zesty Lemon Cheesecake 80g - 7PP


You can find out more about Glenilen Farm and their products ... 

Facebook - HERE
Twitter - HERE
Online - HERE

Nobó!


You all know how I champion Irish companies... well the latest is Nobó... which FYI means 'no cow' in Irish... No Bó... meaning dairy free... people who make dairy free ice cream are a girls best friend right?!? I spotted these in my local Supervalu and I've tried the vanilla & coconut one... I may have to write a 'Dear John' letter to my pals Ben and Jerry... it is lovely and one to definitely have in the freezer over the coming summer months...  




So... whaddya mean 'dairy free'?! Well it's made with coconut milk, avocado, water and sweetened with honey so you've still got the creamy ice cream texture but dairy free.. they'd be great in smoothies too! 

There are 5 in the range but I could only get my paws on these three in my local Supervalu ... but there's a Passion Fruit & Mango and a Salted Caramel version out there somewhere which is one DEFINITELY going on my wish list... These work out at 5PP per 100ml... the full PP per 500ml vary x  




Nobó Vanilla and Coconut Flavour
5PP per 100g
26PP per 500ml


Nobó Chocolate and Toasted Almond Flavour
5PP per 100ml 
27PP per 500ml



Nobó Fresh Lemon Flavour
5PP per 100ml
23PP per 500ml

You can find a list of stockists online >>> HERE <<<
Facebook >>> HERE <<< 
Or tweet them >>> HERE <<<

I'll keep you posted on the 'salted caramel' situation! 



Guilt Free Snacking from M&S...


Some new goodies in the M&S Guilt Free Snacking range... Best thing is they're all individually portioned for those of us *raises BOTH hands* who can't stop at just one crisp! 



Crispy Fudge Bar - 4PP per 27g bar



FYI - On the left - the M&S Crispy Fudge Bar for 4PP  
and the right - Weight Watchers Rocky Road Bar for 2PP ... 
Just sayin' ... 


Mint Crunch Bars 4PP per 24g bar 



Apricot Marzipan Bar - 3PP per 25g bar



Sour Cream & Chilli Lentil curls - 2PP per 22g bag



Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Shells - 2PP per 20g bag



Cool Mini Tortillas - 3PP per 20g bag



Honey Barbecue Wholegrain Snacks - 3PP per 25g bag



Sweet & Salt Popcorn - 2PP per 15g bag



Sweet Popcorn - 2PP per 15g bag



Salted Popcorn - 2PP per 15g bag



Smokey Bacon Lentil Tubes - 2PP per 22g bag



Milk, Dark & White Chocolate coated Biscuit Balls - 3PP per 20g bag



Jelly Bunnies - 9PP (NINE!) per 100g bag 
PUT THEM BACK!!!



You choose...

You know those cream cakes you walk past in the supermarket, ok RUN past, those chocolate croissants in the board room... that cheese all melty on buttered toast ... you know how good all that stuff tastes... next time you feel like dipping your paws into the biscuit tin just remember this... 



There's a reason why all the foods that are bad for us taste so good, between the bad fats, MSG, all the 'E' numbers and additives these foods are addictive! That slogan 'Once you pop you can't stop' is so true! Anyone know someone who opened a tin of Pringles had one and put them away?!?!?! No way! There's an entire industry, within the food industry that's there to make us want products more, they add flavours and chemicals to food so that we all drool at the mention of its name... and no one is saying you can't have a cream bun now and then... but the bad stuff, that's going to stay in your system a lot longer than the 30 secs that you get to enjoy it in your gob! And sometimes that's all we crave, that smell, and taste, once its made it's way to our tummies we just feel guilty and crap and lethargic... 

This week be more mindful of what you're eating... is that cupcake worth the momentary bliss or can you eat something else that would give you that same satisfaction but without all the apres binge drama... question things before you just put it in your mouth and forget it ever happened... that old saying 'a minute on the lips a lifetime on the hips' rings true! 



Müller Light Yoghurts...

For those feeling deprived of all things sweet, I know... it's only been barely a week but it seems like the holidays were AGES ago already... Here's some dessert inspired yoghurt from Müller ... I've not tasted these yet, but I've been informed the Banoffe Pie Flavour is 'lush' so leave a comment below if you've tried them out I'd love to hear what they're like! 

Top Tip - The plain ones are great over a meringue nest with some fresh fruit to curb that sugar craving! 



Strawberry Cheesecake Flavour - 2PP
Lemon Cheesecake Flavour - 2PP


Banoffee Pie Flavour - 2PP
Apple Pie Flavour - 2PP



Müller Light Vanilla - 2PP
Müller Light Smooth Toffee - 2PP



Müller Light Vanilla sprinkled with dark chocolate - 2PP
Müller Light Orange sprinkled with dark chocolate - 2PP
Müller Light Vanilla sprinkled with dark chocolate 
with a black cherry underlayer - 3PP



Müller Light Peach & Pineapple - 2PP
Müller Light Mandarin - 2PP
Müller Light Mango & Passionfruit - 2PP




Müller Light Cherry - 2PP
Müller Light Raspberry & Cranberry - 2PP
Müller Light Strawberry - 2PP 




Cookie monsters....


Last of the Christmas goodies from my M&S trek... 



Strawberry and Cream wafer cubes x 4 - 2PP
These are like mini pink & whites!



Chocolate and Vanilla wafer cubes x 4 - 2PP



Christmas Pudding Cookies x 1 - 3PP



Mini Yeti Gingerbread men x 1 - 2PP



Mini Gingerbread men x 1 - 1PP



Pineapple, Coconut & White Chocolate Cookies x 1 - 3PP



All Butter Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookies x 1 - 3PP



All Butter TRIPLE Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookies x 1 - 3PP



Cranberry and Orange Cookies x 1 - 3PP



Milk Chocolate 'money' x 1 (65g bag) - 9PP



Bubbly Santa - 3PP
This fella is hiding at the check out calling your name! 



With the mince pies keep your eye out for the weight of each one... they vary a lot!


Mini All Butter Mince Pies, per 19g pie - 2PP



Lattice Butter Rich Mince Pies, per 50g pie - 6PP



Puff Pastry Mince Pies, per 45g pie - 5PP



Classic All Butter mince Pies, per 58g pie - 6PP



Mini Christmas Pudding cakes - 2PP each



Mini Christmas Carrot Cupcakes - 4PP each



Snowy Road Squares - 2PP each



Salted Caramel Hazelnut Diamonds - 3PP each



Extremely Chocolatey Yule Log per 1/6th serv - 5PP
Whole log - 32PP



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