This diary-free eggnog is one of my favorite beverages of all time! I crave this almond-coconut combo drink throughout the year, but I make myself hold off until the holidays…usually. This drink is guilt-free but still has the classic flavor profile you know and love. The whole family will love it!
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” more than a mug of cold creamy eggnog topped with ground nutmeg. But if you’re on a dairy-free diet like me, your options are more limited. Luckily there are now some tasty dairy-free eggnogs available in-store, but many still have tons of ingredients.
If you’re looking for a good dairy-free eggnog recipe that’s healthy with no refined sugar or other junk, this recipe is for you.
This dairy free egg nog is sweetened with maple syrup. Of course, you can opt to make it more or less sweet depending on how much syrup you add. To me, this recipe is just right but feel free to experiment and find what works for you!
Creamy Dairy-Free Egg Nog
I did a lot of experimenting to make this recipe. After years of searching, I finally found a great recipe online. I added a couple of modifications, and here are the results: a Dairy-Free Eggnog recipe that is so deliciously creamy, it tastes even better than the store-bought cow’s milk stuff!
At least that’s why family says. A couple of my children wouldn’t drink eggnog in previous years, but they adore “Mom’s eggnog.”
Make This Recipe Vegan
This almond milk egg nog does have eggs. However, you can easily make it vegan-friendly!
If you prefer not to use eggs, here’s my new delicious Eggless Eggnogrecipe and it takes just 2 minutes to whip up!)
How to Make Dairy-Free Egg Nog
This Dairy-Free Eggnog recipe has no refined sugar and has only maple syrup as a natural sweetener. With almond milk and coconut milk, this eggnog is as fresh and homemade as it gets!
Is it hard?
You’d be surprised at how easy it is to make. The hardest part is separating the eggs and even that’s not difficult.
One thing to note: Yes, this eggnog has raw eggs. I’m not too worried about uncooked eggs since I use fresh organic free-range eggs from our own healthy chickens, but if you are concerned, look for a pasteurized or liquid eggs (which are always pasteurized.) And just be aware that there are certain risks to eating raw eggs.
Step by Step Directions for Making This Recipe
Let’s get started! This eggnog is so creamy and sweet that people will never know that it isn’t the “real deal”.
Prepare Eggs
Separate the eggs. Put the egg whites in a bowl for mixing. Mix on high for a couple minutes (or more depending on your mixer) until the egg whites are almost stiff.
Add in the Syrup
Scoop out the egg whites and set aside in a large bowl. In either your now-empty stand mixer bowl (don’t worry about washing it out), or (if you didn’t use a stand mixer) in another large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and themaple syrup until thick and creamy. You can add a little more or less maple syrup, depending on how sweet you prefer your eggnog.
If you don’t have any maple syrup, you can try honey or another natural sweetener, but I think maple syrup offers the best flavor for authentic-tasting homemade eggnog.
Add Coconut and Almond Milk
Slowly add the almond milk as you whisk.
Then slowly add the coconut milk, again as you whisk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth…
…then add the vanilla.
Add in the Egg Whites
Lastly,add the egg whites to your egg yolk mixture…
The eggnog will settle in the jars, so don’t freak out and think that someone dranksome of the eggnog overnight when you weren’t looking. (Which is exactly what I did.)
When you’re ready to enjoy, shake up the mason jars well before serving – you could even put your eggnog in the blender and blend for a few seconds to get a nice froth on top. Top each glass with a little ground nutmeg.
Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one! I know your family will love it as much as mine does.
This Dairy Free Eggnog recipe is deliciously creamy and even with no refined sugar, it tastes so much better than store bought eggnog! With almond milk and coconut milk, this is as fresh and homemade as it gets! (Paleo friendly too)
Author:Erika at LivingWellMom.com
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:beverage
Method:no-cook
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
6 organic eggs, separated
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup*
3/4 cup coconut milk, canned
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
ground nutmeg
Instructions
Beat the egg whites in a large bowl just until stiff.
If you used a stand mixer, remove the egg whites from the stand mixer bowl into a separate bowl. (Otherwise just set aside and use another large bowl for the next steps.)
In a large bowl (either your stand mixer bowl or a different bowl), whisk the egg yolks with the maple syrup until thick and creamy. Slowly add the almond milk as you continue to whisk. Then slowly add the coconut milk, again as you whisk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth, then add the vanilla.
Lastly, gently whisk in the egg whites until your eggnog is nice and smooth.
Pour into 2 quart-sized mason jars, cover tightlyt, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight until it’s very cold.
When you’re ready to enjoy, shake up the mason jars well before serving – you could even put your eggnog in the blender and blend for a few seconds to get a nice froth on top.
Top each glass with a little ground nutmeg.
Notes
*You may substitute your favorite natural sweetener, such as honey. However I’ve found that maple syrup provides the best taste.
Plant-Milk Eggnogs Can Be Lower in Sugars and Saturated Fat
'Nog made from nut, oat, or soy milk will give you the flavor of the season, and it tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat because it doesn't contain cream, eggs, or milk. (That means that these types of eggnog are lower in protein and calcium too.)
This keto eggnog recipe has 1.5g of carbs and 0.5g of fiber per serving. That comes to 1g net carbs per serving. Compare that to conventional eggnog, which has 20g of carbs per serving!
Almond Breeze® Almondmilk Nog has the classic rich & creamy taste of traditional eggnog. This family favorite has 70 calories and is free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, casein, gluten, eggs, saturated fat, and MSG.
Making dairy free egg nog is easy, and nobody will be able to tell the difference. All you need to do is swap milk and cream with almond milk and full fat coconut milk. Start by beating the pasture raised egg yolks with 1/3 cup of maple sugar until light and creamy. You can also use maple syrup and it will work fine.
But be aware that a single cup can pack in 400 calories and 40 grams of sugar. So, if eggnog is a daily indulgence throughout the holiday season, it pays to find a better-for-you nog that you truly enjoy. Fortunately, there are a few lower-sugar eggnog options out there that taste pretty good, too.
Absolutely!You can freeze eggnog, but it might change the texture slightly when it thaws. The ingredients in eggnog can separate after freezing, so when you thaw it, give it a good stir or shake to remix everything.
“While there are different eggnog recipes, most eggnog will typically contain high amounts of fat from cream and milk, and added sugar for sweetness,” said Cohn. The American Heart Association recommends that people consume no more than 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat every day to support heart health.
If you are really looking to knock out some calories, consider purchasing soy nog or rice nog. These alternatives to regular eggnog contain less fat and nearly half the calories of regular store-bought eggnog. Vanilla chai tea is also a great holiday alternative for those with non-dairy diets.
Beverages such as soda, punch and eggnog contain high amounts of sugar, which will also raise your blood glucose. To ensure you're staying hydrated while also keeping blood sugar levels in mind, choose water, herbal tea, coffee or diet soft drinks.
While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.
The Chobani Oat Nog has a very sweet flavor to it. It is thick but it is not as thick as you would think it would be. This Nog does not have an egg taste to it at all, as it is made from, as the name suggests, oat milk.
If you're vegan (or dairy-free or egg-free), traditional eggnog is off-limits. Luckily, lots of non-dairy milk companies have released their own holiday nog blends and the nutrition numbers look a little more impressive than the classic drink. We wanted to see what they taste like so we put them to the test.
It really is the best dairy free eggnog. Made with almond milk and the classic eggs, sugar, and spices, you really can't go wrong. No trick or weird ingredients. Just dairy free and creamy with all those warm holiday spices that you live for!
Our perfectly spiced eggnog is creamy, delicious, and 100% lactose free. Pour yourself a cup of holiday cheer, but hurry – it's only available for a limited time.
“Think what's in it: heavy cream, milk, sugar, whipped eggs and alcohol.” And with the recommended serving size a paltry half a cup, eggnog is easy to over-indulge. High in fat and sugar, a single serving contains one-third of the fat Americans should eat daily.
Eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill bacteria such as Salmonella that may be present. If your eggnog recipe calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe. Adding alcohol inhibits bacterial growth, but it cannot be relied upon to kill bacteria.
The spices can be anti-inflammatory- Eggnog commonly contains nutmeg, which has anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Downing a glass of it isn't the same as popping an Advil, but it's something. And now for the downside- Any health benefits in eggnog are undone by the alcohol, according to registered dietitianLiz Weinandy.
Like most items that take a trip to the freezer, eggnog's texture and consistency may not be quite the same once defrosted. Give separated or grainy eggnog a good stir to bring it back together during thawing.
The more liquor you add, the longer it will keep — non-alcoholic eggnog should be consumed within 1 day; eggnog with 1/2 to 1 cup of liquor will keep for several days; and eggnog with 1 1/2 cups of liquor will keep for several weeks and continue aging and thickening quite nicely.
Alas, classic Silk Nog, made with soymilk, has been discontinued. In fact, Silk not a single nog available in the U.S. But they do have a version that has emerged in Canada. This one has a completely different formula that's in lockstep with current trends.
In fact, its first five ingredients are milk, sugar, cream, egg yolks, and fat-free milk. It also doesn't contain any corn syrup (high fructose or otherwise).
Beverages such as soda, punch and eggnog contain high amounts of sugar, which will also raise your blood glucose. To ensure you're staying hydrated while also keeping blood sugar levels in mind, choose water, herbal tea, coffee or diet soft drinks.
Shaking eggnog with ice dilutes it just a little. This helps turn the volume down on its inherent sweetness and thins it so it's not tacky thick, and viscous. It gets your eggnog nicely chilled too, which helps the store-bought stuff taste less sticky sweet.
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