This sugar free eggnog drink is made using low carb ingredients including almond milk and a sugar-free sweetener. It’s perfect for a keto diet, and you can enjoy it with or without alcohol.
I started making homemade eggnog so that we could enjoy it on-demand any day of the year, and Mr. Savory Tooth tells me that it’s better than the store-bought versions, after tweaking it to our tastes. And it has almost no carbs — guilt free eggnog. The texture is creamy and smooth, with a sweet taste and hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. It’s surprising how easy it is to make, consisting primarily of heavy cream, almond milk, egg yolks, and a low carb sweetener.
Keto Eggnog (Low Carb & Sugar Free Recipe)
An easy eggnog recipe using low carb and sugar free ingredients, and great for anyone on a keto diet.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 370 kcal
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup powdered erythritol sweetener
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, stir the egg yolks until smooth. Set aside the egg whites.
Add almond milk, heavy cream, powdered erythritol, and beaten egg yolks to a saucepan, and place over medium-low heat.
Stir together the ingredients until the mixture reaches 160 F, about 10 minutes, stirring almost constantly. The mixture should not be hot enough to simmer.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and whisk until spices are well-mixed. Let stand to cool, and then refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to chill.
For serving:
When the eggnog is chilled, give it a stir and pour in individual glasses. Top with additional nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Optionally for a foamier drink: Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add as much of the foamy egg whites as desired by stirring with the chilled eggnog, and serve.
Optionally for an alcoholic drink: Add desired alcohol to each serving glass, and pour the chilled eggnog over it, stirring a bit.
Nutrition Notes
This recipe yields <0.5 g net carbs per serving (about 2/3 cup). Nutrition information does not include erythritol, which cannot be digested by the body.