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    Gut Friendly Chocolate Panna Cotta

    Written By Steve Collins on July 29, 2022

    This light, yet still deliciously creamy gut friendly Panna Cotta is full of gut friendly ingredients such as gelatin, and dark chocolate.

    Eating more pro-gut proteins like gelatin, collagen and organ meats is a simple way to both improve your protein intake, and give your gut a powerful healing boost on your way up to better health.

     

    Gut friendly chocolate panna cotta recipe

      Ingredients

      • 2/3 cup milk of your choice, divided
      • 2 tbsp Good Gut Gelatin
      • 1/4 cup honey
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract
      • 100g dark chocolate (80%+), finely chopped
      • 1 1/2 cup plain greek or coconut yoghurt

      Toppings (optional): whipped cream, berries, cacao powder

      Method

      • Pour 1/4 cup of milk into a small bowl, and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let bloom for 10 minutes.
      • In a medium saucepan bring to a gentle simmer the remaining milk, vanilla and honey.
      • Add the gelatin, and whisk until the gelatin has fully dissolved into the hot milk. 
      • Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. Pour the warm milk mixture through a sieve into the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted then stir in the greek yoghurt until fully combined. 
      • Pour the final mixture into small glasses, bowls, or ramekins. 
      • Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.

      #PROTIP This Panna Cotta makes a delicious snack, dessert or even breakfast, paired with a little yoghurt and fresh, seasonal fruits.

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