Healthy At-Home Eggnog Recipes

How can we enjoy the holiday season without a glass of eggnog? With Christmas lights glowing and sweet smells filling our homes, eggnog is another fun and delicious staple for many of our holiday gatherings. These recipes will allow you to continue practicing healthier consuming habits during the holidays. Enjoy!

Light & Healthy Non-Alcoholic Eggnog

With this eggnog recipe, it doesn’t have to be Christmas to enjoy it! Try your hand at making this quick and delicious recipe. The best part — it’s nondairy as well!

Ingredients:

4 cups unsweetened almond milk

6 egg yolks

2/3 cup raw honey

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for topping

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more for topping

1 tablespoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Get the full recipe at A Sweet Pea Chef.

Easy Vegan Eggnog

Did someone say “easy?” This six-ingredient recipe will be a hit at the holidays among friends and family. Enjoy this recipe as is, or pair it with your favorite bourbon.

Ingredients:

3 cups dairy-free milk

1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk (use light for lighter eggnog)

4–6 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more to taste (substitute up to half with coconut sugar)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more to taste

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)

For serving (optional):

1 ounce bourbon (per 8-ounce serving)

Coconut whipped cream

Cinnamon or nutmeg

For the full recipe, visit Minimalist Baker.

Clean Eating Eggnog

With this time of year being filled with desserts and sweets, this eggnog recipe will allow you to savor this holiday favorite with a healthy twist. Enjoy this versatile recipe!

Ingredients:

2 cups milk (options: milk, unsweetened rice milk, almond milk or soy milk)

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup honey

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra to sprinkle on top

For the full recipe, visit The Gracious Pantry.