Trying to get more serious about sticking with low carb ... swapping sweet potatoes for russets, Splenda for sugar, etc. Normally, my cravings run more to, "I'll punch a small child to get some rice/bread/pasta" but occasionally I get a sweet tooth like anyone else.
Anyone who has gone the low carb route knows the dangers of snacking on more than a few pieces of candy made with sugar alcohols like maltitol ... but I think I found a keeper with a super simple knock-off of panna cotta.
Take three single serving containers (5.3oz) of Dannon Oikos Strawberry Triple Zero Greek Yogurt, one box of Sugar Free Strawberry Jell-O (.3oz), and a full tablespoon of Stevia and mix thoroughly in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high in 30 second increments in a microwave, stirring after each thirty seconds; I microwaved for a total of 90 seconds in three increments, but simply heat until all Jell-O is incorporated and you have an even color/consistency.
Pour into molds or paper cupcake cups to make six to eight servings. This was a substantial dessert and probably should have been split into eight parts, but my cupcake pan only had six slots ...
Refrigerate for 1.5 to 2 hours, and then unmold your desert upside down on a small plate or bowl. Garnish with Extra Creamy Reddi-Wip (or Sugar-Free Cool Whip), which should be less than 1g net carbs per serving and you should have a dessert that is around 5g net carbs each ... not too shabby at all.
The flavor was solid, with some tartness from the Greek yogurt balanced against the sweetness of the Stevia and Jell-O. Obviously, any combinations of Greek yogurt and Jell-O would work, but I'm a strawberry and banana kind of guy. Key lime will be on the horizon, however. The texture is VERY similar to a panna cotta, and should be pretty accessible for folks even if they aren't doing the low-carb thing.
