Nogging in a Winter Wonderland
I stopped at a regular grocery store when I was back home in Iowa for Thanksgiving and noticed all the varieties of egg nog! You may be one of the many who purchase this holiday favorite every year and I wanted you to be informed.
Here is a typical label on the store bought versions:
Ingredients
Nonfat Milk, Cream, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Grade A Whey, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Spices, Salt, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Phoshate, Sodium Citrate, Tumeric And Annatto (colors)Translation: Full of antibiotics and growth hormones from conventional cows milk, high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, artificial flavors, and preservatives! Time to whip up a batch of homemade goodness instead!
Clean Eating Egg Nog- Makes about 4 Servings)
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
1 12oz can coconut milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 organic eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 to 2 packets stevia
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (fresh if possible)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
In a blender, combine coconut milk, almond milk, eggs, vanilla, stevia, nutmeg and cinnamon. Blend on high speed until the mixture is frothy. Chill before serving. Pour into glasses, and garnish with a dusting of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Happy holidays!
Note:
If you’re concerned about the risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness, simply dip the eggs in boiling water for 30 seconds. This will effectively sanitize the eggs, if they have been properly refrigerated.
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