Low Carb Egg Nog

This low carb egg nog is a sugar free and keto version of the classic winter cocktail!

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Egg nog:- the classic winter drink made from whipped eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. And of course, you can also give it a little alcoholic kick! Making a low carb egg nog only required a few changes from the traditional recipe: unsweetened almond milk instead of regular milk, and a low carb sweetener instead of sugar.

Please note that this recipe contains raw eggs. I've seen some variations where the egg yolks are cooked with the milk to form a custard base for the drink, which reduces the potential hazard from raw eggs. But this version is raw, so please be aware of the risks.

How to Make a Low Carb Egg Nog

To make the drink, whisk some egg yolks in a stand mixer until they start to lighten in color. Add in heavy cream, unsweetened almond milk, alcohol (eg rum, brandy or bourbon), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Beat a few times to combine the ingredients.

Test for sweetness, adding a little liquid sweetener at a time, stirring, then taste testing - everyone has different preferences. For the sweetener you could use liquid stevia or make your own low carb simple syrup!

In a separate stand mixer bowl (or, like me, use a regular bowl with a hand mixer), whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Carefully fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Transfer it to a jug, cover, and leave in the fridge overnight.

When you're ready to serve, stir well, then divide the recipe between glasses. Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the drink and enjoy!

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Low Carb Egg Nog

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This low carb egg nog is a sugar free and keto version of the classic winter drink!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Overnight Chilling 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Makes: 2 Servings

Net Carbs: 3

Calories: 524

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 2 eggs separated
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbs rum brandy or bourbon, optional
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• low carb simple syrup or liquid sweetener to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Whisk the egg yolks in a stand mixer until they start to lighten in color. Add in heavy cream, unsweetened almond milk, alcohol (if using), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Beat a few times to combine the ingredients.
2. Test for sweetness, adding a little of the liquid sweetener at a time, stirring, then taste testing.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
4. Transfer it to a jug, cover, and leave in the fridge overnight.
5. When you're ready to serve, stir well, then divide the recipe between glasses. Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon over the drink and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 326mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1989IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 3g

Notes

4g net carbs per serving (half the recipe)
This recipe makes about two cups of egg nog.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.