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Simple and Healthy Eggnog: Probiotic and Sugar-Free

This simple recipe for a healthy eggnog only takes 5 minutes, you'll never buy store-bought eggnog again!

A glass full of eggnog is wonderful holiday a tradition! With rum for the adults and a cinnamon stick for the kids, what could be more enjoyable? Best of all, this healthy eggnog recipe only takes only 5 minutes to make!

Two types of Eggnog

There are two different ways of making eggnog. The more common eggnog is a thicker, cooked, custard-based eggnog. This is what is sold in the grocery stores, and is a thick and sweet eggnog.

By comparison, uncooked eggnog is a light and frothy drink. If you’ve never had this version of eggnog, I definitely recommend trying it! Here’s a short list of the reasons why I love my healthy eggnog:

  1. It is super quick to make, less than 5 minutes from start to finish.
  2. You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen.
  3. It uses whole eggs rather than a bunch of egg yolks.
  4. It has the same delicious flavour, but it’s a much more drinkable treat.
  5. Since it’s not cooked you can use cultured dairy for a good dose of probiotics!

Probiotic kefir cultured healthy eggnog is naturally sweetened with dates

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Quick and Healthy Eggnog

Probiotic kefir cultured healthy eggnog is naturally sweetened with dates

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

Homemade eggnog is SOOO much tastier than store bought. It is light, frothy, and as sweet as you like it. Use cultured dairy for a boost of probiotics!

  • Author: Emillie
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Beverages
  • Method: uncooked
  • Cuisine: Holiday

Ingredients

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  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup ground dates (see notes)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3 ounces golden rum (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat egg yolks in a large bowl until the colour starts to lighten.
  2. Add in the ground dates and stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in milk, cream, and nutmeg.
  4. In a separate container whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using 1 tbsp of powdered sugar will help the formation of the stiff peaks, but it’s not necessary.
  5. Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 3 hours.

Notes

  • I always use powdered dates (affiliate link) because I’m like that… However, powdered white sugar is sweeter and will dissolve better. So if you’re serving this eggnog to a sweet-tooth, then I recommend a 1-to-1 replacement.
  • To make a probiotic eggnog, use milk kefir or yogurt for the milk and cultured whipping cream.
  • If you want to make a whole batch of spiked eggnog, add the rum directly into the yolk mixture. Otherwise leave it out so that your guests can add it to their individual drinks.

Keywords: Christmas, holiday, keto, gluten free, sugar free, healthy, quick, kefir eggnog, probiotic eggnog

Filed Under: GeneralTagged With: Christmas, Cream, Holidays, Milk kefir, Sugar Free

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Comments

  1. William

    December 9, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    Whipped the eggs by hand and still done in less than 10 minutes. Kids devoured the nog! We did it with light kefir and kefir cultured whipped cream.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emillie

      December 9, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Great! Glad they liked it.

      Reply
      • Elara & Mateo Berkhout

        December 18, 2018 at 6:36 am

        It was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we loved the fluffiness, and the flavour was to die for!!! Thanks for the great recipe

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Emillie

          December 18, 2018 at 7:13 am

          Thanks! It’s my favourite too.

          Reply

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