Eggnog alternative for the holidays
Eggnog is a holiday tradition that is often laced with hidden sugars and empty carbs/calories.
Here's a tasty option that will help hit the craving, but save you on the guilt! (alcohol free)
Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup coconut milk (full fat coconut milk will make it creamier and more satiating, but you can use low fat if it will make you feel less guilty)
1 cup dairy-free milk (such as unsweetened almond or coconut - watch out for the hidden soy in dairy-free milk)
1-2 tablespoon maple syrup (to taste preference)
1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia extract (if needed to taste preference)
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch sea salt
pinch freshly grated nutmeg (to taste preference)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl beat egg yolks until lighter in colour.
Add in syrup and stevia and whisk well - set aside.
In a separate saucepan combine the milks, salt, and nutmeg and bring the mix to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pan from the heat, and slowly add it into the egg/sugar mix, stirring continuously.
Return everything to the pot, stirring continuously, and heat to a medium setting or about 1-2 minutes - going to high or long with the heat will potentially make the mixture curdle. Keep stirring the pot at this point! Remove from the heat after a minute or so.
Add in the vanilla.
Chill and serve!