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We used monkfruit for the sweetener but we had originally made this with erythritol.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

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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

What is the best liquor to put in eggnog? ›

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.

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 type of rum is best for eggnog? ›

Avoid white rum because it's too light and transparent. Instead, choose a gold or aged rum. For a fun twist similar to rye whiskey, go with spiced rum. For the best of both classics, pour both brandy and rum, splitting them equally in the eggnog.

What can I add to store bought eggnog? ›

Ingredients
  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)
Dec 6, 2023

Is Crown Royal good in eggnog? ›

Egg-cellent Eggnog Tips

Rum – I like dark rum in eggnog (Myers's is what I usually buy), but spiced rum would also be fabulous. Whiskey – I typically use Crown Royal, but use what you like or keep on hand.

Do you drink eggnog liqueur straight? ›

Much like its non-alcoholic nog namesake, this luxuriously smooth, spiced and pre-mixed Liqueur is great served straight, divine in coffee, and splendid blended with ice cream for a merry milkshake.

Is eggnog high in carbs? ›

This keto eggnog recipe has 1.5g of carbs and 0.5g of fiber per serving. That comes to 1g net carbs per serving. Compare that to conventional eggnog, which has 20g of carbs per serving!

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.

Can diabetics have eggnog? ›

Beverages such as soda, punch and eggnog contain high amounts of sugar, which will also raise your blood glucose. To ensure you're staying hydrated while also keeping blood sugar levels in mind, choose water, herbal tea, coffee or diet soft drinks.

Is Bacardi rum good in eggnog? ›

As synonymous with the holiday season as Mariah Carey, BACARDÍ Eggnog is Christmas in a cup – or in a glass in this case. Made with BACARDÍ Spiced rum it's just like melted ice cream; smooth, creamy and sweet but with a gentle kick of nutmeg spice.

Is Malibu rum good with eggnog? ›

- Rum Eggnog - Ingredients: 2oz Malibu Coconut Rum, 6oz Milk, 1 tsp Powdered Sugar, 1 Egg, Nutmeg. How To Mix: 1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a Irish Coffee glass.

Is dark or light rum better for eggnog? ›

Eggnog is typically made with rum, brandy or bourbon, and Brown likes to start with a combination of dark rum and cognac. But there's no need to go premium; he recommends using an affordable, high-proof VS cognac. The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.

How much rum do you put in store bought eggnog? ›

The golden ratio for this little holiday cheer is 1 to 5. Just to be clear, that's 1 part booze to 5 parts eggnog (definitely not the other way around). And once you've mixed it all up, ensure you serve it with flair. Top each glass with a dash of freshly grated nutmeg and maybe a cinnamon stick for added flavour.

How do you upgrade store bought eggnog? ›

Drizzle a little chocolate sauce into the shaker with the eggnog for a chocolate eggnog. Add a splash of vanilla or almond extract, or turn your eggnog into an iced eggnog latte by pouring a shot of espresso into the shaker. Either way, you'll feel the spirit of the holidays!

Does eggnog taste better with alcohol? ›

The amount of alcohol put in eggnog has no written rule, but it tastes best with 1 part spirit for every 5 parts eggnog. The alcohol takes away the rich and sweet taste of the eggnog, so if you're looking for a more bitter drink you can add extra alcohol.

Is fireball and eggnog good? ›

Fireball eggnog may become one of your new favorite Christmas drinks. The popular cinnamon whiskey is a fantastic base for this classic holiday co*cktail. It gives eggnog a touch of warm spice, subtle sweetness, and an inviting aroma that's sure to put everyone in a festive mood.

What kind of alcohol is Southern Comfort? ›

Southern Comfort (often abbreviated SoCo) is an American, naturally fruit-flavored, whiskey liqueur with fruit and spice accents. The brand was created by bartender Martin Wilkes Heron in New Orleans in 1874, using whiskey as the base spirit. Whiskey was replaced by a neutral spirit under the ownership of Brown–Forman.

Is vodka good in eggnog? ›

Can I mix volka with eggnog? Assuming you mean vodka, sure. Personally I'd suggest adding dark rum or bourbon or brandy to your eggnog - spirits that add flavor as well as 'punch' - but vodka works just fine.

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