Description
This panna cotta recipe for weight loss is light, creamy, and satisfying, giving you the classic silky texture of traditional panna cotta with smarter, healthier ingredients. Made with low-fat milk, light cream, natural sweetener, and fresh berries, it is an elegant dessert that fits beautifully into a balanced lifestyle without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup light cream
- 2 tablespoons natural sweetener or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- Pour the cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a saucepan, combine the low-fat milk, light cream, and natural sweetener or honey.
- Heat the mixture gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, without letting it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into small serving glasses or molds.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Do not boil the milk and cream mixture, or the texture may be affected. Measure the gelatin carefully to avoid a rubbery or overly soft panna cotta. For the best texture, chill overnight if possible. You can also customize it with coconut milk, coffee, or citrus zest for a healthy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
