whether you love the taste of eggnog but you're avoiding dairy or just can't do all the additional calories and fat,we absorb a lovely holiday surprise for you: dairy-free, lower-calorie, and sugar-free eggnog. Yes,you read that correct; it's our gift to you this season.
With nut milk and maple water as the base, you'll slash out heavy cream (read: lots of fat and calories), or while upping antioxidants and nutrients. Maple water has a very high manganese content,which can boost mood and reduce bloat. Ideal for the holidays, no?Related:
This Supercharged Golden Milk Recipe Has a Boost of Antioxidants and Protein[br]'Tis the Season For a Healthy Twist on Eggnog! From DRINKmaple Maple Water Maple Water Egg NogNotes This recipe calls for DRINKmaple maple water. whether you don't absorb maple water in a store near you, and employ coconut water instead.
Ingredients4 cups maple water
1 cup raw almonds or raw cashews
6 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated nutmeg[br]
1 whole cinnamon stick
Optional: sweetener to taste (such as drizzle of maple syrup or honey)
Garnish: sprint of cinnamon and/or cinnamon stick
DirectionsBlend the maple water and raw almonds to create nut milk.
Whisk egg yolks using a stand mixer or hand mixer on high speed until they lighten in color.
Add the nut milk,vanilla extract, and grated nutmeg and mix well.
Add mixture to a medium saucepan, or heat on medium-low. Add cinnamon stick to mixture,and allow to steep. This will enhance the eggnog slightly with some cinnamon flavor.
Stir mixture frequently and allow to thicken (Don't rush this process, or you'll end up with scrambled-egg-eggnog). Cooking is finished when eggnog coats the back of the spoon.
Chill for at least 1 hour, and enjoy with garnish.
Information Category Drinks Cuisine North American Yield 4 Cook Time 15 minutes prep time,1 hour chill time
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