This protein-rich matcha panna cotta is smooth, super easy to make, and packed with 9 grams of protein per serving. The matcha flavor goes well with creamy soy milk and tangy Greek yogurt. Enjoy with a little whipped cream and extra matcha powder!
When I was at a local grocery store, I found this interesting product in a refrigerator, Silk ULTRA. It is soy milk that contains 20 grams of protein per cup.
It tasted good on its own but I was also excited to try a new protein-rich recipe with this. So that’s how I decided to experiment with this matcha panna cotta.
What is panna cotta?
Panna cotta is one of the best-known Italian desserts. Panna cotta means “cooked cream” and is made of cream and sugar. [1] It comes in different versions and flavors and often tastes delicately sweet and has a smooth texture.
What is special about this matcha panna cotta recipe?
Usually, panna cotta is made with heavy cream. In this version, I used protein-rich soy milk instead and also added Greek yogurt for extra proteins. From this tasty dessert, you can get 9 grams of protein per serving!
Also, if you are used to the fruity versions of panna cotta, this matcha version can be a pleasant surprise. Matcha adds a unique, earthy flavor to the panna cotta, and it is a great alternative way of enjoying this dessert.
What is matcha and where can I buy it?
Matcha is a high-grade green tea ground into powdered form [2]. Matcha powder can be purchased online or locally at retailers like Walmart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s.
Ingredients Used
- Powdered gelatin
- Silk soy milk ULTRA
- Fat-free Greek yogurt
- Matcha powder
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- (Optional) Heavy whipping cream
- (Optional) Powdered sugar
How to make matcha panna cotta
Place gelatin in a small bowl and sprinkle water over gelatin. Stir and set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, matcha powder, and 1 cup of Silk soy milk ULTRA until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 1 cup of Silk soy milk ULTRA and sugar over medium heat until it begins to simmer and sugar is dissolved. Do not let it come to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture. Whisk until gelatin dissolves.
Combine the yogurt mixture and the heated soy milk mixture together until creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix.
Pour the mixture into containers of your choice. Cover them and place in refrigerator for 4-5 hours or until set.
(Optional) Whip heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar and pipe it on top of the panna cotta. Dust each container with matcha powder.
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Matcha Panna Cotta
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Large bowl
- medium saucepan
- glass containers / ramekins
Ingredients
For the matcha panna cotta
- 1 envelope Knox gelatin powder 8g
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 cups Silk soy milk ULTRA 475ml
- 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt 285g
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the decoration (optional)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream 120g
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- some matcha powder
Instructions
For the matcha panna cotta
- Place gelatin in a small bowl and sprinkle water over gelatin. Stir and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, matcha powder, and 1 cup of Silk soy milk ULTRA until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 1 cup of Silk soy milk ULTRA and sugar over medium heat until it begins to simmer and sugar is dissolved. Do not let it come to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture. Whisk until gelatin dissolves.
- Combine the yogurt mixture and the heated soy milk mixture together until creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Pour the mixture into containers of your choice. Cover them and place in refrigerator for 4-5 hours or until set.
For the decoration (optional)
- Whip heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar and pipe it on top of the panna cotta.
- Dust each container with matcha powder.
