Berry Coconut Panna Cotta

Name: Berry Coconut Panna Cotta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 400ml coconut milk, canned; 200ml almond milk; 3 tsp agar-agar; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla; 150g mixed berries

15 minOvulationVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarianStovetopGut healthAnti-inflammatorySteady energySweet treats

Servings:

Ingredients

—Coconut milk (tinned) — 400 ml
—Unsweetened almond milk — 200 ml
—Agar-agar — 3 tsp
—Maple syrup — 2 tbsp
—Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
—Mixed berries — 150 g

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01In a saucepan, combine the cold coconut milk and almond milk. Whisk in the agar-agar until dissolved. Do not heat immediately — agar-agar needs to be evenly dispersed in cold liquid first.
02Place over medium heat and warm, stirring constantly, until it just comes to a simmer. Add the maple syrup and vanilla, stir to combine. Remove from heat — agar-agar sets when it cools, not when heated.
03Pour into moulds or glasses. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 3 hours until fully set.
04Serve topped with fresh mixed berries. To unmould, run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate.

Why this works

Coconut milk medium-chain triglycerides provide quick brain fuel; berries deliver anthocyanins reducing inflammation; agar-agar adds prebiotic fibre supporting microbiome.

Sources

Effect of nutritional interventions on psychological symptoms of PMS — Nutrition Reviews, Oxford, 2024. PMID: 38684926

Nutrition (per serving)

280

kcal

protein

22g

fat

20g

carbs

4.5g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.