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It isn't the holidays without egg nog. Just the smell of the cinnamon and nutmeg puts me in the holiday spirit. Whether I'm wrapping presents or writing Christmas cards, I need some in my hand to make it truly feel like the holidays. Regular egg nog, though, is full of sugar, high in fat and has chemicals and preservatives added to it. Not what I want to be drinking!
The recipe below starts with almond milk, which gives it the nice creamy color of traditional egg nog. With all clean ingredients, it's delicious and healthy. I absolutely loved it! And I'm drinking some right now. :) It also fits into Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer program eating plan. Perfect!
This recipe is adapted from the Gracious Pantry web site, a wonderful web site with clean eating recipes and meal ideas. I recommend checking it out.
Clean Egg Nog
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1.5 egg whites (I used egg beater whites -- about 5 tablespoons)
2 tbls plus 2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes.
2. Pour the eggnog into a pot and warm over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Whisk constantly to prevent it from simmering.
3. Remove from heat and chill overnight.
4. Whisk when ready to drink to redistribute the spices and top with a touch of nutmeg. Enjoy!
Per serving:
Calories: 124
Carbs: 28
Protein: 2
Fat: 1.25
