Keto Eggnog – Low Carb Africa
Step into the holiday season with a keto-friendly twist on a classic favorite — keto eggnog. This festive drink brings together the rich, creamy goodness of traditional eggnog without compromising your commitment to a low-carb lifestyle.
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Whether you’re cozied up by the fire or celebrating with loved ones, this recipe promises the familiar taste of the holidays with every sip.
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❤️ Why you’ll love it
Embrace the holiday spirit without derailing your keto diet with my low-carb eggnog. This creamy and indulgent concoction captures the classic flavor of traditional eggnog while keeping the carb count in check.
Plus, this eggnog is so delicious, you won’t miss your traditional eggnog recipe at all – this tastes like the real thing!
Whether you’re celebrating a festive occasion or just craving a comforting drink by the fireplace, this keto-friendly eggnog is the perfect choice.
🧾 Ingredients Used
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- Sweetener: Replace traditional granulated sugar with a low-carb sweetener to maintain the sweetness without the carbs.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: A low-carb alternative to regular milk, unsweetened almond milk forms the base of our keto eggnog.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Adding richness and depth, heavy cream contributes to the velvety texture of this sweet beverage.
- Large Egg Yolks: The key to the creamy consistency, large raw egg yolks bring a luscious mouthfeel to the eggnog.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhancing the flavor profile, a touch of vanilla extract adds warmth and depth to the keto eggnog.
- Nutmeg: A quintessential spice for eggnog, nutmeg provides that distinctive holiday flavor we all love.
- Rum (to serve): For an adult twist, serve your keto eggnog with a splash of dark rum, elevating it to a festive cocktail.
🔪 How To Make This Recipe
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour the almond milk and heavy cream and whisk to combine. Allow it to heat until it is just starting to steam. Do not boil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the raw eggs and granulated sweetener until light and fluffy. Pour one cup of the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the eggs, whisking constantly.
- Transfer the egg mixture into the pan with the remaining milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Cool this creamy keto eggnog completely and serve with a splash of rum if desired.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
Store any leftover keto eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container. I like reusing a half-gallon milk bottle to store this egg nog in the fridge. To reheat, gently warm on the stove, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
💭 Helpful Tips
- Cook over medium-low heat: The eggnog will curdle if the temperature gets too high. Likewise, if the temperature is too low, the eggnog may be too thin and watery. Avoid this by keeping a careful eye on the temperature!
- Use whole milk: If you don’t have any almond milk on hand, whole milk or even any low-carb milk are good substitutes and will make this homemade sugar-free eggnog even creamier!
💭Recipe Variations
- Cinnamon Twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon for an extra layer of warmth and flavor, or you can even serve it with a cinnamon stick in a fancy glass!
- Whipped Cream Topping: Serve with a dollop of keto-friendly whipped cream for an indulgent touch. Create a festive keto eggnog by adding red and green sprinkles on top of the eggnog, served in a fancy glass!
- Egg White Fluff: For an airy texture, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the cooled egg nog mixture.
- Coconut Milk Variation: Experiment with coconut milk for a nuttier or tropical twist.
- Omit the Alcohol: If you’re sober or don’t feel like drinking, feel free to leave out the rum.
- Add Different Liquor: If you don’t like rum, try adding peppermint schnapps, ginger liqueur, white chocolate liqueur, or even a little bourbon, which all pair well with this boozy eggnog.
- More Spices: Feel free to add in more vanilla, nutmeg, or even cloves and allspice. A pumpkin pie spice works great in this drink.
- Add maple syrup: If you have sugar-free maple syrup on hand, it tastes delicious in this eggnog.
- Experiment with Coffee: For a boost of caffeine, mix half a cup of eggnog with half a cup of coffee.
- Add Chocolate Syrup: Sugar-free chocolate syrup adds a fun twist to this eggnog.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
Pair this keto eggnog with keto-friendly gingerbread cookies or a slice of almond flour pound cake for the ultimate holiday treat. However, it also goes great with any keto-friendly dessert as a delicious nightcap.
This eggnog also makes a great addition to coffee or espresso – you can make a homemade eggnog latte! Just brew two shots of espresso, froth the eggnog, and combine for a yummy morning treat. You can serve it hot or over ice, but if you’re drinking this in the morning, you may want to leave out the rum!
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
If you want to keep this recipe alcohol-free, you can use a non-alcoholic rum alternative.
Eggnog usually has a moderate amount of carbs due to the sugar content, but this recipe is lower in carbs since it calls for a sugar-free sweetener.
Eggnog has a high fat content, so it doesn’t raise blood sugar as much as other sweet drinks. This recipe uses a sugar alternative, so it will not raise your blood sugar.
This low carb eggnog calls for rum, but other recipes use brandy. You can also use a mixture of dark rum and cognac, but you are always free to use whatever you prefer!
This creamy eggnog is made with sugar substitute, almond milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, vanilla, nutmeg, and rum. This easy recipe is the perfect holiday drink!
📖 Recipe
Keto Eggnog
Step into the holiday season with a keto-friendly twist on a classic favorite keto eggnog. This festive drink brings together the rich, creamy goodness of traditional eggnog without compromising your commitment to a low-carb lifestyle. Whether you’re cozied up by the fire or celebrating with loved ones, this recipe promises the familiar taste of the holidays with every sip.
Servings: 8
Calories: 256kcal
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Instructions
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour the almond milk and heavy cream and whisk to combine.
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Allow it to heat until it is just starting to steam. Do not boil.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the raw eggs and granulated sweetener until light and fluffy.
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Pour one cup of the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the eggs, whisking constantly.
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Transfer the egg mixture into the pan with the remaining milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and nutmeg.
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Cool this creamy keto eggnog completely and serve with a splash of rum if desired.
Notes
- Cook over medium-low heat: The eggnog will curdle if the temperature gets too high. Likewise, if the temperature is too low, the eggnog may be too thin and watery. Avoid this by keeping a careful eye on the temperature!
- Use whole milk: If you don’t have any almond milk on hand, whole milk or even any low-carb milk are good substitutes and will make this homemade sugar-free eggnog even creamier!
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
