Raw Non-Alcoholic Eggnog (dairy/eggs)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 331.1
  • Total Fat: 24.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 288.8 mg
  • Sodium: 115.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g

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Introduction

Eggnog isn't just for Christmas - it's delicious year 'round! Made with raw dairy and pastured eggs and sweetened with maple syrup, it is loaded with healthy fats, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and a good dose of protein. Makes a smashing smoothie base as well!

Do NOT use "store eggs" (even those labeled "organic" or "free-range") for this recipe. If you cannot get true-free-range/pastured eggs from a known and trusted source, I suggest making a cooked eggnog for safety's sake. Eggnog isn't just for Christmas - it's delicious year 'round! Made with raw dairy and pastured eggs and sweetened with maple syrup, it is loaded with healthy fats, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and a good dose of protein. Makes a smashing smoothie base as well!

Do NOT use "store eggs" (even those labeled "organic" or "free-range") for this recipe. If you cannot get true-free-range/pastured eggs from a known and trusted source, I suggest making a cooked eggnog for safety's sake.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    3 C whole raw milk, shaken well (if you can't get raw, organic non-homogenized non-ultra-pasteurized, such as Organic Valley Grassmilk, is preferable; if nothing else, the milk MUST NOT be ultra-pasteurized)

    1 C raw heavy cream (or non-ultra-pasteurized, preferably organic, if you can't get raw)

    1/2 C (6 or 7) PASTURED egg yolks - get as much of the white off as you can, because raw egg white binds nutrients

    6 Tbsp maple syrup, preferably Grade B

    2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract

    1 tsp cinnamon

    1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, with additional to top each cup

    generous pinch unrefined salt such as Celtic gray sea salt or Redmond's Realsalt

    optional: 1/2 - 1 tsp natural rum extract

Tips

This eggnog is less rich and "eggy" tasting than many 'nogs - that's my personal taste, feel free to change the proportions of milk and cream. (Although as it is, it's still seriously caloric at about 450 calories per cup!) It is also quite thin, about the thickness of light cream. If you want a thicker eggnog, try one of these options that won't change the nutrition stats: whip the cream and gently whisk it into the milk mixture (although it will "deflate" in a few hours); beat yolks to the ribbon stage, combining the other ingredients separately before whisking into the eggs; add a thickener that does not require heating, such as guar gum (start with 1/2 tsp and add more by pinches if needed) or perhaps ground white chia seed although I've never tried that. (Guar gum is just a ground-up bean, nothing to be scared of.)

Please don't use "maple flavored syrup", it is NOT a healthy product; honey or unrefined cane sugar would be better. I don't use stevia, but going by Sweetleaf's conversion chart I would guess about 20 drops of liquid or 8 packets, taste and go from there.


Directions

Just whisk everything together and chill 1 hour before drinking. I find the blender makes it too foamy, but if you like a lot of foam on top, blend half the ingredients at a time and combine in a pitcher or punch-bowl (or use a stick blender IN the pitcher or punch-bowl).

Serving Size: 6 6oz servings (punch cup size)