Keto Egg Nog - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

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Keep your festive fun low carb with this keto egg nog recipe. Creamy with a kick of rum, even Grandma will enjoy a glass of this.

Homemade egg nog is utterly delicious and you can play with the recipe to suit your own taste. Add more cinnamon or even rum if you wish! Keeping Christmas low carb but full of flavour!

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To be honest, I’ve never really drank egg nog, so had to visit the shops for a few samples. All under the guise of research. There’s nothing like sipping egg nog in the morning and telling the Chief Taste “no judging,this is work”! I think that the name of egg nog had previously put me off as I had imagined the drink to be “eggy”.

Does EggNog Have Carbs?

Traditional egg nog is full of carbs as it has sugar and milk in it. However, it's an easy recipe to adapt to a sugar free and low carb version. Use a low carb sweetener and swap the milk with almond or coconut milk. Voila! Holiday drinks for everyone!

How to make Keto Egg Nog

Traditionally, egg nog is made with whole milk but the carbohydrates in milk can soon add up with 100 milliliters being 4.7g net carbs. So for this keto recipe we used almond milk. We have also made this with a blend of almond and coconut milk. That was a bit creamier but had a slight hint of coconut.

I used a custard base recipe for this low carb egg nog recipe that just uses the egg yolks.There are a few recipes that involve whipping up the egg whites and adding them to the recipe, but I felt more comfortable with making this version.

For the rum we use a dark rum. I am fortunate to live in a country that produces great rum but I also enjoy the rum that Barbados produces. The rum in the photos is Mount Gay. You could try a white rum but whatever rum you use should be of a good quality. It really does make a difference to the flavour.

The low carb sweetener

We used monkfruit for the sweetener but we had originally made this with erythritol. Either one is fine but personally we prefer the monkfruit as it does not crystalize when cool. Try brown monkfruit for a deeper flavour too. We've used it and loved it.

Can you make eggnog alcohol free?

If you want all of the taste of egg nog but without the rum you can either leave out the rum or use rum extract.

How to serve sugar-free eggnog

Eggnog can be served immediately when warm or chilled. If you chill the egg nog for later, it will thicken up. Serve over ice (my photos have an ice globe as they last longer!).

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How to store sugar free egg nog

Keep the egg nog in a sealed container in the refrigerator and it should last between 4 and 5 days. I like it the next day when it's thicker. If you want to serve it warm, pour the egg nog in a saucepan and gently heat it through. Don't allow it to boil though.

Have you tried Coquito?

If you want a coconut version of egg nog, try our sugar free coquito recipe. It's egg nog's sassy cousin! Rum and coconut is a tropical must for us!

Recipe Tips

If you don’t have rum for this recipe, brandy, whiskey or bourbon would be a good swap.

The recipe quantity is for 10 glasses. That’s normal polite people sized glasses and not my usual “pour it like a milkshake in a tumbler” portion.

We used our eggnog for the frosting on our gingerbread cupcakes.

More Holiday Recipes to Enjoy

Enjoy the holiday season but stay on track with many of our low carb recipes.

Cranberry Tart

Irish Cream Cheesecake

Baileys Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Rum Mousse

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This recipe was originally published in December 2018. The photos and content have been updated with a tweak to the recipe.

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Egg Nog

Angela Coleby

A low carb version of the popular holiday egg nog drink

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Chilling time 1 hour hr

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Glasses

Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ½ cup monk fruit low carb sweetener
  • 1 ½ cups Almond Milk
  • 1 ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg ground

Instructions

  • Beat the egg yolks until golden

  • Add the monkfruit sweetener and the vanilla and mix thoroughly.

  • In a saucepan, heat the almond milk and cream and gently bring to the boil.

  • Slowly add the milk to the egg mixture, whisking as you add.

  • Add the cinnamon.

  • Return the mixture to the saucepan on a medium heat and whisk until the liquid starts to gently thicken.

  • Remove from the heat and stir in the rum.

  • Pour into a jug and sprinkle the nutmeg on top.

  • Serve warm or allow to cool and serve over ice.

Notes

Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 2.6gFat: 7.5gFiber: 0.1g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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Keto Egg Nog - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Which eggnog has least sugar? ›

Plant-Milk Eggnogs Can Be Lower in Sugars and Saturated Fat

Califia Farms Almond Holiday Nog (50 calories) and Good Karma Flaxmilk Holiday Nog (45 calories) have 0 grams of saturated fat and 8 grams of added sugars per half-cup.

What is the best alcohol to put in eggnog? ›

Choose The Right Spirit

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.

How many net carbs are in eggnog? ›

Eggnog (1 cup) contains 20.4g total carbs, 20.4g net carbs, 10.6g fat, 11.6g protein, and 224 calories.

What can I add to eggnog to make it taste better? ›

Eggnog Bar
  1. Eggnog.
  2. Spirits: rum, bourbon, whiskey, and/or brandy.
  3. Whipped cream.
  4. Syrup: caramel and/or chocolate.
  5. Spices: nutmeg, cinnamon (sticks and ground), and/or pumpkin spice.
  6. Crushed gingersnap cookies or red-hot candies, or cinnamon sugar for rimming glasses (optional)
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Does eggnog raise blood sugar? ›

Beverages such as soda, punch and eggnog contain high amounts of sugar, which will also raise your blood glucose.

Does eggnog do anything to your body? ›

Eggnog may not be considered a "health food," but the drink does have some nutritional benefits including certain vitamins and protein. Traditional eggnog is also high in sugar and fat, and for that reason, it's best to drink in moderation as a dessert.

How long does homemade eggnog last? ›

Non-alcoholic eggnog: Consume within 1 day. Eggnog with 1/2 to 1 cup liquor: Refrigerate for several days. Eggnog with 1 1/2 cups liquor: Refrigerate for several weeks in a sealed glass container or mason jar, where it will continue aging and thicken up quite nicely.

What do you call eggnog with alcohol? ›

"Tom and Jerry is a form of hot eggnog [co*cktail] that was once popular." The Tom and Jerry was invented by British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s, using brandy and rum added to eggnog and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl. It is a traditional Christmastime co*cktail in the United States.

Which rum is best for eggnog? ›

"When choosing a rum, I personally find a spiced rum to be the best for the flavors incorporated in eggnogs," he said. "Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum is best for its quality and flavor profile.”

Is eggnog good for your stomach? ›

“Eggnog is made with 'heavy' ingredients that, eaten in exclusion of anything else, might cause stomach distress,” registered dietitian Barbara Ruhs said. “Cream is full of fat and that takes longer to digest.

Are frozen raspberries Keto? ›

Avocados, raspberries, and lemons are keto-friendly fruits when eaten in moderation. Fruit is known to be high in carbs, so you might think nature's candy is off-limits on the trendy, high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet. Think again. With the right picks, you can enjoy fruit on a keto diet.

How much alcohol is in a glass of eggnog? ›

Aim for a ratio of about five-to-one of eggnog to your selected spirit for the best flavor. For each 8-ounce glass, add one shot (1.5 ounces) of alcohol.

What type of brandy is best for eggnog? ›

For the most traditional holiday experience, reach for brandy (specifically, Cognac) to spike your 'nog. It's important to note, though, that both brandy and eggnog are quite sweet. Combining them will produce something that someone with a sweet tooth will love, but that others may find cloying.

What kind of whiskey do you put in eggnog? ›

Made with eggs, sugar, spices, and of course, whiskey, this rich and creamy beverage is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. To make Wigle's spiked eggnog, we recommend using a good quality whiskey like Yule Tidings but other whiskeys will be equally delicious. Wigle PA Bourbon eggnog is also highly recommended!

Why does store bought eggnog taste different? ›

Made with the typical ingredients (minus the alcohol), you'll also find thickeners and stabilizers, artificial colors and flavors; some are also sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.

How much sugar is in light eggnog? ›

Nutrition Facts
Serves 8amount%dv
Total Sugars18 g
Includes11 g Added Sugar22%
Protein5 g10%
Vitamin D0 mcg0%
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How do you make store bought eggnog less sweet? ›

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.

What can I drink instead of eggnog? ›

5 Fun Alternatives to Eggnog
  1. Smari Spiked Eggnog.
  2. Almondy Umami Eggnog.
  3. 100 calorie Eggnog Latte.
  4. Vegan Eggnog.
  5. Coffee Smoothie with Brandy & Spices (for those who don't like eggnog)

What if eggnog tastes too sweet? ›

If it's too sweet, you can mix in heavy whipping cream and/or any kind of milk to dilute it.

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