Eggnog is a delicious treat holiday season treat, but store-bought versions often have pasteurized eggs, 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.
Homemade Eggnog Recipe With Coconut Milk
Eggnog can be a health food when it’s made traditionally (and you can totally make this homemade version non-alcoholic). Most eggnog recipes use whole milk and heavy cream but this one uses coconut milk for that rich, creamy taste. It has many of the benefits of coconut, especially the beneficial medium chain fatty acids. It does have a noticeable coconut flavor, but I think it tastes even better with the spiced dark rum!
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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.
Eggnog from the grocery store uses pasteurized eggs to prevent salmonella poisoning, but it also destroys some of the nutrients. I’m okay with using lightly cooked eggs in this recipe because I get mine from a healthy source. If you don’t have your own coop, then look for free-range or pastured eggs from healthy hens.
How to Use the Egg Whites
Since this recipe just uses the egg yolks, you’ll have some egg whites left over. Here are a few ideas of what to do with them.
Serving Dairy-Free Eggnog
You can garnish your holiday drink with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon across the top. Or you can add some whipped cream (like this coconut whipped cream). And if you really just don’t love eggnog, then try some of this homemade hot chocolate instead.
I’ve never been a huge fan of store-bought eggnog, but I think this is the best eggnog. Try it! You might love it too!
Dairy-Free Homemade Eggnog
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- This thickens up best if you leave it in the fridge overnight before drinking.
- Adjust the sweetness, spice, and alcohol levels to your preference.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, whisking in alcohol just before serving.
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I left the eggnog in the fridge overnight but it seems the ingredients separated. It looks like yellow liquid resting on top of white sediment.
Is this still safe? Should I just blend it back together?
Any advice here would be much appreciated!
How long does it last in the fridge?
GREETINGS,
THIS IS A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DRINK IN PUERTO RICO. HOWEVER, WE ADD CLOVES & GINGER ALSO.
SOME PEOPLE MAKE IT W/OUT THE EGGS, OTHERS ADD COCONUT CREAM (HARD TO FIND IT W/OUT SUGAR), OTHERS ADD CONDENSED MILK (TOO MUCH SUGAR) OTHERS ADD COCOA OR CHOCOLATE. SO, YES, THERE ARE SEVERAL VARIATIONS AROUND.
Do I use light canned coconut milk or regular? I don’t have time to make my own.
Thanks for the recipe! I have a severe allergy to dairy and envy my husband when I see him drink regular egg nog, and like you said, the store bought non-dairy ones have too much sugar. Thanks again!
I would highly recommend adding a little salt to this. It REALLY makes a difference. Also, adding liquid minerals to this eggnog (and coffee) makes a difference too. You can really taste every flavor better.
Instead of using coconut milk from the store, make your own by just blending shredded coconut with some water, I even add hemp to the mix and you can use chia seeds to make it a bit thicker. Add tocotrienols to help with emulsifying and to add lots of vitamin E and some natural low glycemic sweetness
Im gonna try this tonight with some modifications!
Please: What are tocotrienols?
Does it taste better if I give it time to chill vs. serving it right away?
what do I look for when buying coconut milk? is it in refrig? in a can? brands?
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!
Sounds yummy! Can you bring it up to heat in the vita mix, like when making soup?
Yep… Works great
I might need to bring some of this to our holiday gathering today…sounds delicious!
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?!
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!!
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.
How long will this stay good for?
This looks amazing. I think I will try it. Thanks, Mama!