Description
A festive holiday drink made with monk fruit sweetener for a healthier twist on classic eggnog.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat almond milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and monk fruit sweetener until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- If using heavy cream, gently fold it in for a creamier texture.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Sprinkle additional nutmeg on top before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, omit heavy cream.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg