Healthy turmeric/golden milk panna cotta recipe. A light and creamy dessert, perfect for any time of year. Allergy friendly (free from gluten, dairy, lactose, soy, grains, nuts, seeds, refined sugar & oil). Vegan, autoimmune protocol (AIP) & paleo friendly. Suitable for kids and the whole family.
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Panna cotta is a light and creamy dessert that is perfect for any time of the year. However it’s typically made with cream and refined sugar, with even dairy free versions being made with coconut which doesn’t agree with me. So I set about making my own healthy panna cotta that was free from coconut, refined sugar and allergy friendly so it can be enjoyed by everyone.
Health benefits of turmeric
Turmeric has numerous health benefits. It contains curcurmin, which reduces inflammation and has strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties (1). I love incorporating it everyday in different ways, from turmeric lattes, pasta sauces, curries and sprinkled on salads. So I decided to combine my love of panna cotta with my love of turmeric and set about making a turmeric golden milk panna cotta.
Healthy panna cotta Ingredients
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Agar agar powder (UK Link/US Link). A vegan alternative to gelatin, which helps the panna cotta set.
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Turmeric (UK Link/US Link). As previously mentioned, it has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties (1).
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Ceylon cinnamon powder (UK Link/US Link). Balances blood sugar levels and has powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties (2). Ceylon cinnamon is higher quality than regular cassia (3).
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Ground ginger (UK Link/US Link). Aids digestion and has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties, helping to boost the immune system (4).
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Ground black pepper (UK Link/US Link). Enhances the absorption of curcurmin by 2,000% (5). Omit for autoimmune protocol (AIP).
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Tiger nut milk. Contrary to what the name suggests, tiger nuts are a root vegetable not a nut. Tiger nut milk is an allergy free plant based milk alternative. It is used instead of cream or coconut for the base of the panna cotta.
Equipment needed for healthy panna cotta
- Small saucepan (UK Link/US Link)
- Measuring spoons and cups (UK Link/US Link)
- Measuring jug (UK Link/US Link)
- Whisk (UK Link/US Link)
- Glass ramekins 120ml/4oz to store panna cottas in (UK Link/US Link)
healthy panna cotta dietary requirements
This healthy panna cotta is free from:-
- Gluten
- Dairy
- Wheat
- Soy
- Lactose
- Eggs
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Grains
- Oil
- Refined sugar
It is also:-
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Paleo
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP) friendly – omit black pepper.
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Healthy Turmeric/Golden Milk Panna Cotta
Healthy allergy friendly turmeric/golden milk panna cotta. A light and creamy dessert. Free from gluten, dairy, soy, grains, eggs, nuts, seeds, refined sugar & oil. Vegan, autoimmune protocol (AIP), paleo & whole30 friendly.
Ingredients
- 300 ml / 1.25 cups tiger nut milk
- 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 pinches of ground black pepper (omit for AIP)
- 1/2 tsp agar agar powder
Directions
- Step 1 In a small saucepan, whisk the turmeric powder, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper and agar agar powder into the tigernut milk until dissolved. Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
- Step 2 Bring the liquid to a boil over a medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Step 3 Boil for 2 minutes over a medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Step 4 Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into 2 glass ramekins.
- Step 5 Leave to cool completely at room temperature. Then, transfer to the fridge for 1-2 hours or until set.
- Step 6 The panna cotta can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Step 7 Above links are for US readers. UK links – small saucepan, turmeric powder, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, agar agar powder, whisk, glass ramekins.
- Step 8 Nutrition per serving. Calories 68.5kcal, Total Fat 1.7g, Carbohydrates 12.7g, Sugars 9.5g, Protein 0.9g, Sodium 95.4mg, Fibre 1.9g, Saturated fat 0.05g. Nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is only intended for reference only.
Oh wow, this looks good! I’ve never tried panna cotta, and I’ve never used turmeric in anything even though I’ve been meaning to for a while given all the potential health benefits. I love the look of the texture. Nom nom – you’ve done brilliantly well with the recipe and photos!
Caz xx
Thank you so much Caz, I really appreciate your message. I’d never used turmeric either but now I have it everyday, I love it and, like you said, it has so many health benefits. I hope if you try the recipe you enjoy it. Let me know what you think if you make it 🙂 Lucy xx
This looks really tasty, I am unsure of the milk element and being as I need dairy to coat the iron and stop absorbing I will make it with skimmed milk. I have not made pannacota before but I love breakfast and could do with the turmeric for my joints. So thank you.
Hi Ellen, you’re welcome, thank you so much for your comment. If you make it with milk then you might need to add a sweetener. Tiger nut milk is naturally sweet so without it if you have a sweet tooth you might need to add something 🙂 I really hope you enjoy it. Please let me know what you think if you make it 🙂
Very interesting – I will pin this for reference and check it out
Thank you Esme, I hope you enjoy it if you try it.
I’ve never made panna cotta, but what a great idea to make a spicy, healthier version!
Thank you Mihaela, I hope you enjoy it if you try it!
This is a great recipe! Being a mixed household it embraces both our culinary traditions (Italian and Indian) and I love it!
Thank you so much Elle, I’m so glad you like it!
It is so good!! My kids really loved it and they want me to make it again soon! It was a huge hit.
Thank you so much Toni! I’m so pleased to hear your kids enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
This is a healthy dessert recipe that the whole family enjoys! It’s so light and I love the texture and flavors!
Thank you so much Amy, I’m so pleased you and your family enjoyed it!
I’m always looking for ways to add turmeric to my diet, and this panna cotta looks perfect! I can’t wait to give it a try!
Thank you so much Jessica, I appreciate your comment. I really hope you enjoy it, please let me know what you think!
This is such a clever idea. Love turmeric milk, but never thought to do anything like this with it. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you so much Choclette. Turmeric and panna cotta is such a great combination, I only wish I’d thought of it making this dessert sooner. I hope you enjoy it if you try it. Please let me know what you think 🙂