Eggnog is a delicious holiday treat, but store bought versions often contain pasteurized ingredients, tremendous amounts of sweeteners, and other additives. This traditional homemade eggnog recipe is a great source of beneficial fats, protein, spices, and optional warmth from the alcohol.
Coconut Milk Eggnog Recipe
Eggnog can almost be a health food when made traditionally (and the alcohol is completely optional in this recipe). The base is coconut milk, which contains many of the benefits of coconut, especially the beneficial medium chain fatty acids.
The addition of rum or brandy also makes this 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 store-bought eggnog, but I really like this recipe. Try it! You might too!
Dairy-free Coconut Milk Eggnog Recipe (with or without Alcohol)
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Dairy-free eggnog that can be made with the alcohol or without for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 6 cups or 3½ (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- 6 egg yolks
- ¼ cup honey or cane sugar or a few drops of stevia extract (optional)
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup spiced rum or brandy (optional)
Instructions
How To Make (Easy Version)
- Put all ingredients except alcohol in Vitamix or high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- 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.
- Chill in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight and whisk in alcohol just before serving.
How To Make (Traditional Way)
- In a medium saucepan, heat coconut milk and vanilla over low heat until warm.
- Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and spices or blend in a blender.
- While whisking/blending, slowly add about half of the coconut mixture to the egg yolks mixture to warm it.
- Pour the whole mixture back into the saucepan.
- Heat over low heat, whisking constantly until barely starting to thicken.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in rum or brandy and serve hot or cold.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the sweetness, spice, and alcohol levels to your preference. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days whisking in alcohol just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 571 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 52.8 g | 81% | |
Saturated Fat 44.4 g | 222% | |
Cholesterol 210 mg | 70% | |
Sodium 38 mg | 2% | |
Total Carbohydrates 19.1 g | 6% | |
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g | 1% | |
Sugars 12 g | ||
Protein 7.3 g | 15% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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