This recipe has been highly requested as of late, so we figured we should have our go at it so you can enjoy the holidays to their full extent this year! Our Keto Eggnog is not only easy to make, but replicates the eggnog you use to drink pre-keto to a tee. I’ll be honest, I’ve never had eggnog, but Matt used to drink it every year and couldn’t stop raving about how exact our keto version tastes. Matt isn’t quick to give a compliment so I think it’s safe to assume we have a winner with this recipe!
The Best Low Carb Recipe For Eggnog!
Eggnog is delicious all year round, but far from keto friendly. However, I found a simple way to mimic the milk that is normally found in eggnog, so that you can’t even tell the difference! If you use heavy whipping cream as the majority of the base and lighten it up with some flax, almond or cashew milk you’ll get the perfect thickness for your eggnog. Aside from the milk the rest is perfectly suited for a low carb diet, including the optional whiskey you add *wink face*.
Homemade Eggnog Is Always Better.
I know egg nog is sold in stores nation wide during the holidays and it also seems like a great option for convenience when you are already going to be spending countless hours preparing the holiday meals. But, isn’t homemade always better? Not only will your friends and family be impressed, but you’ll be doing them a favor by lightening it up on the carbs. Trust us, they won’t even know the difference! We’ve made this recipe super simple to follow you can even have the kids make it the morning of and let it chill in the fridge for a couple hours before the guests arrive.
Keto Eggnog Holiday Recipe
I’m not sure who determined that egg nog is a recipe that only comes around during the holidays, but whoever they are shouldn’t be allowed to make anymore decisions. This is now one of my favorite beverages and seems like an awfully good way to end any night of the year. It’s thick, it’s rich, it’s creamy and low carb, does it get any better? Regardless of whether you are an eggnog drinker, you’ll want to make this keto eggnog for your friends and family this holiday season! **Cooked Eggnog: If you prefer to cook your egg nog, you can first heat your heavy cream and flax milk in a saucepan, remove from heat and slowly whisk in the lightened color yolks and swerve mixture, and the peaked whites. Once fully combined return to heat and heat through once more prior to chilling.
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Keto Eggnog
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup swerve confectioner
- 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup flax milk (almond, cashew and coconut milk will also work!)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions:
- Separate the eggs into two medium bowls, and set the egg whites aside.
- Using a whisk beat the yolks until they turn light yellow in color. Once the color has lightened add 3 tbsp of the confectioner sugar and mix again.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, flax milk, and nut meg to the yolk mixture and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer whisk the egg whites until you get soft peaks. Add the remaining tbsp of swerve and whisk until you get medium peaks.
- Add the whites to yolk mixture and whisk together briefly until fully combined. Chill for 3-4 hours.
- Once chilled the mixture will separate slightly so give it another whisk prior to serving. Garnish with additional nutmeg, if desired.
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Where and how much bourbon/whiskey do you add?
Thank you! I’m anxious to try this for our up coming holiday party!
You can add as much or as little as you’d like! Personally, i’d probably just add half a shot and you could put it in the bottom of the glass before pouring in the egg nog and then give it a quick stir!
U 2 make me laugh so much. Lol. When Matt said of making mug cakes, “If u measure…U A NERD.” I almost fell off of the couch. So cute together. Keep up the fun and great work u r doing! U r appreciated. BTW I think rum is what most use for eggnog. Looking forward to ur recipe Megha. My Mom used to make a non-alcoholic version for us everyweek. Great way to get protien & Vitamin D.🤗
Before i saw your keto eggnog i made my own .
Use Laura Vitale’s recipe but change sugar to Swerve
It is amazing ! I too have a glass every night , on ice, no added whipped cream
Recipe says cook time 10minutes but in instruction don’t say when to cook can’t wait to try this.
Why not just use all cream? What is the purpose of adding milk of any kind? Thanks.
Delicious and so easy! The sip I took without alcohol was very good, and then it stood up to the 1.5 ounces of whisky I added to the serving 🙂 I like strong eggnog!
This recipe makes 4 small servings loaded with calories, so I appreciated the almond-coconut milk add instead of a recipe completely of heavy cream. Despite the small serving, it was sufficiently filling. I’ll be drinking this throughout the holidays. Thanks!
The cooking made all the difference. (Inspired by a recipe from Alton Brown): I tempered both the whites and custard in the freezer, whisking every 10 minutes until chilled, then folded together.. Making a thick nog custard.. I also recommend adding a dash of vanilla extract prior to mixing..
The taste is virtually indistinguishable from traditional home made nog.
I don’t see cooking instructions in this recipe.
There is no cooking required.
Another great recipe! Tastes great! Even better with a little rum.
We just made this (we’re late to celebrate Christmas) – holy heck it was delicious. Thank you for publishing recipes that actually work – my hubby would be so much happier if everyone took the care to test and perfect recipes for us! Cheers!
Have another for us! Cheers!
I thought it was dangerous to drink raw eggs?
These days you really don’t have to worry about that, and the eggs in this recipe are cooled and tempered so it would be fine, if it makes you uncomfortable just use pasteurized
Thank you so much for the recipe, it tastes great. I really missed having a glass of eggnog during the holiday.
I could only find the granulated swerve. Can I use it? If so, how much? Thanks!
Yes, but you need to make sure it dissolves. You would just use the same amount.
Thank you for sharing your recipes! Have ya’ll heard of a heavy whipping cream that is not dairy??? All forms of dairy gives me migraines. There are sooo many of your recipes I want to try!
No, but you can usually use coconut cream. We like to refrigerate a can of unsweetened coconut milk (it separates into coconut cream and water) and then scoop the coconut cream out and use it 🙂
How much is one serving? 8oz?
You guys are the greatest! I am so stoked I can have my eggnog this holiday season!!!! Being Keto has been a breeze with your recipes,tips and info. You’re awesome!!
Would another sweetener work? Perhaps stevia? I’m hoping to try this tomorrow!
Yes, probably, just add a little at a time, because some people really tastes the aftertaste of stevia.
This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it, egg nog has always been a Christmas staple so I am excited. As for the alcohol, we here in Atlantic Canada have always used a spiced rum…. it just goes so nicely! Thanks for making keto so fun and yummy!
We always did rum or rum extract where I’m from in SE Pennsylvania too. I’m trying this tomorrow since I have plenty of eggs around 🙂
Could you use an extra yolk or white if you have them from other recipes?
This looks really yummy! I don’t have flaxseed milk. Is there something I can substitute, such as almond milk, or cashew milk?
Yup! You can use almond milk or cashew milk or coconut milk, really any milk you want but make sure they are unsweetened so they don’t include extra carbs.
The Keto Egg Nog sounds great but I am not sure that I should be drinking something with a raw egg in it.
Tell me your reasoning? Always heard not to eat raw eggs.
By the way. I LOOOOOvvvvvvEEEEEE your website.
We are comfortable eating raw eggs. If you aren’t, I would make sure to buy from a trusted source.
My father-in-law always added Southern Comfort to the eggnog. I’m not sure of the carbs in it, but it was delicious! Looking forward to trying this! Looks beautiful and tasty. Thanks for the recipe.
THE flavor is great. I know it says there are 4 servings, but is that like a half of a cup? I have a milk jug with measurements that put it in. After 3 hours it was 2 cups. I shook it up too.
We don’t measure or weigh servings but 1/2 a cup sounds about right!
Have you made this dairy free? I’ve got a kid who can’t have dairy.
We haven’t but I would just substitute canned coconut milk or coconut cream! Should work fine.
This worked out perfectly! My daughter and granddaughter loved it! Also, I use your cookbook too. Good stuff, 👍🏻😋
This is delicious, but I find it just a bit too thick. I guess I’m used to the stuff out of the carton. I remedied it by adding a bit more almond milk. Easy peasy. Oh, and Megha wasn’t sure what alcohol goes in eggnog. Spiced rum for sure!!!
Great recipe
Great and easy recipe! This is the second consecutive night I am making this for the family. I add spiced rum, brandy, and irish whiskey before serving and it’s a smash hit!
Make this now!
Glad you like it!