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Coconut Egg Nog

December 15, 2011 By 9 Comments

health benefits of coconut oil 300x140 Coconut Egg Nog If you were hoping for some egg nog, without the dairy and chemical additives, this recipe is a healthy alternative this Christmas season.

In fact, this can be a healthy source of beneficial fats and protein…

With the addition of Rum or Brandy, it also becomes a keep-a-smile-on-your-face-because-the-kids-get-to-stay-up-past-midnight-on-Christmas-Eve beverage.

I’ve never been a huge fan of egg nog, but I actually like this recipe. Try it! You might too!

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups of coconut milk (about 3 cans)
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (or more) spiced rum or brandy (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla
  • 1/4 cup honey or cane sugar or a few drops of stevia extract (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

How To Make (Easy Version)

  1. Put all ingredients except alcohol in Vitamix or high powered blender and blend until smooth.
  2. SLOWLY bring up to low heat in a medium saucepan, being careful not to let it boil. When it is warmed and barely starting to thicken, it is ready.
  3. Chill in fridge for a few hours or overnight and whisk alcohol in just before serving.

How To Make (Traditional Way)

  1. Heat coconut milk and vanilla until warm in medium saucepan.
  2. Whisk or blend the egg yolks, sugar and spices in a blender.
  3. Slowly add in about half of the coconut mixture to the egg yolks to warm it and then add the whole mixture back into the saucepan.
  4. Bring up to low heat and whisk until barely starting to thicken.
  5. Stir in rum or brandy and serve hot or cold.
  6. Enjoy!

What’s your favorite holiday beverage? Do your kids get to stay up late on Christmas Eve? What is your favorite holiday tradition? Share below!!!

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  • Laura

    This looks amazing. I think I will try it. Thanks, Mama!

  • Kirsten

    How long will this stay good for?

  • FatMantoCaveMan

    Hi – Great web site. You mention that sugar is optional.. I have been off all sugar and grains (and most other carbs for that matter) and as a result have lost 100 lbs in less then a year. That’s a different story but I certainly buy into your premise.. back to my question… since I do not eat sugar, honey, etc… does this still taste yummy withiot the sweetner?

    Thanks!!

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Yep… that’s how I drink it. If you’ve been off it all for that long, even the coconut will probably taste slightly sweet to you too.

  • Alexandra

    I haven’t had egg nog in like 20 years and it was a favorite of mine while growing up! This healthy version sounds delicious. Guess what I’ll be making today?!

  • drmommalaelle

    I might need to bring some of this to our holiday gathering today…sounds delicious!

  • Sdingman

    Sounds yummy!  Can you bring it up to heat in the vita mix, like when making soup?

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Yep… Works great

  • http://20-somethinghomemaker.blogspot.com/ Carrie

    I made this the other day and it was delicious! I used Almond milk instead of coconut because that’s what I had on hand, used only 2 T of honey and added Xanthan Gum at the end to thicken it up even more. It was delicious and I’ll definitely be making it again!