ASDA Super Sundae Banoffee review

I am in the process of working through the new range of desserts at ASDA and being a banoffee addict my eyes lit up when I saw this super sundae. This dessert comes with 2 long plastic spoons either side so I presume that the idea is that it is shared between 2 ( mine was most definitely not). This sundae included everything naughty and sweet you can imagine including white chocolate mousse, toffee cake, banana mousse, shortcake, toffee pieces, cream, toffee sauce.....I mean wow! It was also an impressively large size (for 1 anyway, if you share its probably just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I honestly don't know where to start when explaining how amazing this dessert tasted! The toffee pieces were chewy and delicious. The toffee sauce was sweet and runny enough to work ell with the texture of the thick yet light mousse. The toffee sponge was moist and flavoursome and I loved the texture of the crumbly, buttery shortcake. The flavour was incredibly. A perfect combination of banana, toffee and creamy flavours but be warned you need an extremely sweet tooth to finish off this sundae.

This sundae had every texture that you could imagine and at only £2 is probably one of the most indulgent desserts that I have ever had. The combination of textures and sweet ingredients have made this my new favourite dessert. This banoffee sundae is an amazing addition to ASDA's dessert range but best avoided if your on a mission for a summer body. This gets a definite 10/0 for me and I am dribbling just thinking about eating it again!

Quaker Overnight Oats Blueberry & Cranberry Pot review

Porridge pots are a popular breakfast choice in the UK as they as filling and convenient. Unfortunately, the hot weather that we have had recently just isn't suited to a meal as hot and stodgy as porridge. Quaker however have come up with a solution to this by introducing their new overnight oat pots. I do often make my own overnight oats and cant say that it is particularly difficult or time consuming, however if I'm particularly tired I often forget to do it. These pots require 25ml milk and need to be left for 2-12 hours and so are pretty convenient if like me you often forget as these only need 2 hours and they are ready to eat.

I left my oats for about 6 hours and this was the result. They had quite a thick texture and when I stirred I could see that there were quite a few small berries throughout. The oats were large,  perfectly chewy and the flavour of the oats was a lot sweeter than I expected. I am not normally a fan of overly sweet porridge so I was surprised that I didn't mind this and I actually found them really tasty.

Although I can understand how a lot of people could be put off by the sweetness of these overnight oats, I was actually pretty impressed and did enjoy them. They still need to be prepared in advance and so aren't really a lot more convenient than making your own (which is actually probably a lot cheaper too), however it does save some time and they did have a lovely flavour. I would buy these again in future for an easy summer breakfast but if you don't have a sweet tooth then these probably aren't for you.

Marks & Spencer's Honey & Ricotta Cheesecakes review

I am continuing to work through the new M&S spirit of summer range and next on my list were these 2 honey and ricotta cheesecakes. These looked pretty luxurious and were a little more pricey than your typical supermarket cheesecake but since M&S products usually are of an exceptionally high quality, I was prepared to fork out. These ricotta cheesecakes have an oatmeal base, are topped with pecans, almonds, pistachios and a honey drizzle.

I took these out of the box and they were ridiculously sticky, I literally could barely get them out of the box. It seemed as though the honey had sort of leaked through the base and these were stuck on the cardboard but at the end of the day, these are about the taste. There was a large cluster of sticky nuts on the top but the oatmeal base was disappointingly thin, almost non existent in places. They were relatively small in size but big enough to fill that sweet craving I often get after meals.

I took a bite and these were really tasty. The honey was noticeable yet not overwhelming and worked really well with the creamy cheesecake filling which had flecks of vanilla right through. The nuts on top were delicious and sticky and I enjoyed the added crunch of the texture. The oatmeal base was also lovely with a sweet and cinnamon-y flavour but it was just a shame that it was so thin. These cheesecakes were really enjoyable but I don't know if I would buy them again purely because I think they were quite overpriced. The oatmeal base was so thin that I was really surprised because I expect a lot more from a brand as highly respected as M&S. A good product that might impress guests but personally I feel that there are better and cheaper options on the market.

Alpro Classic Coconut Soya Dessert review

I regularly buy Alpro soya desserts, not because of any intolerances but because I really like the taste. Alpro have added this new coconut flavoured dessert to their range and having recently been converted to coconut products, I was eager to try it. This 100% plant based dessert is naturally low in
fat, free from colours, preservatives and lactose so is a pretty guilt free choice of puddings! An added bonus is that this dessert also is a source of calcium and contains vitamins B2, B12 and D.

All of this aside, I really just wanted to know if it was tasty! I lifted the lid and saw the thick, white creamy texture of the dessert. There wasn't much of a scent to the dessert so I was surprised as to just how strong the coconut flavour was when I tasted it. I took my first mouthful and didn't know if I was going to find it a little too coconut-y but after another mouthful I decided that I actually really liked it. The coconut taste was strong but the overall flavour was sweet and creamy.

These are a great addition to the Alpro desserts range and great for a slightly different summer time dessert. These desserts are also suitable for those with a gluten free diet but I would highly recommend them to any coconut lovers out there. I enjoyed the tropical flavour of these desserts and the flavour kind of resembled a non alcoholic pina colada so I hope that this new flavour of desserts is a permanent product and not just a summer edition.                                                           

Bella Italia Marco Polo Pasta review

Bella Italia is one of my favourite Italian restaurant chains and this Marco Polo pasta is one of my go-to dishes. This meal is made up of  casarecci pasta tubes in a plum sauce, with duck, mushrooms and spring onion which I requested this dish without. It is quite unusual to find duck with a pasta dish and I think that this is one of the only restaurants that I know of where they serve a plum sauce with pasta.

My meal came and I was impressed with the portion size. There were plenty of casarecci pasta tubes which are quite thin and have a rolled texture which again are not particularly common. The pasta was coated in a thick layer of sweet and sticky plum sauce alongside plenty of large and tender chunks of shredded duck. I have had this pasta on a number of occasions and every time it has been absolutely delicious. The suck is always soft and is delicious when paired with the flavoursome plum sauce and juicy mushrooms. The pasta was cooked perfectly cooked, soft yet it still maintained a decent bite. This dish has quite a rich flavour but I can't recommend it enough! I absolutely love this dish from Bella and am surprised that more restaurants haven't tried to replicate it. I have to admit that as someone who is not generally a massive fan of duck this amazing pasta wins me over every time.

Coldpress Banana, Raw Cacao, Almond drink review

I'm not normally a smoothie drinker but this almond milk, banana and raw cacao drink caught my eye and I decided to give it a try. At £3 per 500ml bottle this is quite a pricey but then so are most smoothies and free from drinks. When I looked into the Coldpress brand I learnt that all products from this brand are cold pressed  (hence the name) without any heat to include more vitamins, minerals and flavour than your typical plant based drink or fruit juice. This drink is dairy free, has no added sugar, is suitable for vegetarians and is a source of vitamins C &E. This basically sounded like a miracle drink to be enjoyed by all  but I was more concerned with the taste!

I took my first sip and immediately noticed how thick the texture was. The next thing that hit me was a slight bitterness and although I was aware that this contained no added sugar, I did expect the natural fruit juices to have a slightly sweeter flavour. I re-read the ingredients which listed apple juice, lemon juice as well as cinnamon and I did notice all of these in the flavour. I continued to drink and the texture maintained its thickness making this incredibly filling. I did finish it but in all honesty this is probably only because I didn't want to waste £3. It wasn't unenjoyable and did leave me feeling incredibly full but I cant say that I found it to be particularly tasty and I was surprised at just how bitter the flavour was. I probably wont be buying this again in all honesty but for any fitness fanatics out there, especially those with any intolerances this may be more up your street than mine.

Muller Light Limited Edition Greek Style Honey Flavour Yogurt review

Muller Lights are not a regular purchase of mine as I think that there are much thicker and creamier low fat alternatives. Having said that however, I have purchased a few of their Greek style yogurts and really enjoyed them. This summer Muller have added a limited edition honey flavoured yogurt to their range and I wanted to try it while it was available. These come in a four pack of 120 grams and have 0% fat with no added sugar.

Lifting the lid shows immediately that these have a much thicker consistency than a typical Muller light and I could practically stand my spoon up in it. The smell was quite mild but I could detect a slight vanilla scent. I took my first mouthful and the honey flavour was spot on. It was subtle but clearly there and worked perfectly with the creamy vanilla. The honey flavour added a sweetness without making the yogurt taste of artificial sweeteners which I often find can be the case with dietary yogurts.

I will definitely be buying more of these yogurts through summer whilst they are on the market either with some chopped up fruit as a lighter summer dessert or on their own. These were thick, creamy and I loved the slightly more unusual honey flavour. The fact that these are 0% fat is just an added bonus and I would definitely recommend them if you enjoy the sweet taste of honey.