Monday, January 31, 2011

Low Carb Eggnog

This was really delicious! I will probably never buy store eggnog again, even if I am using real sugar. The kids love it too - without the alcohol, of course!

Egg Beaters - 6 eggs worth (so you don't have to cook the eggs)
4 cups almond or soy milk
2 cups half and half or heavy cream (depends how thick you want it)
1/2 cup Splenda Granular, or sweetener of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon to taste

optional: booze to taste - Try all rum or brandy, or half of each.

I don't have the carb count; there are apps you can use if you want to.

** Try using the ice cream freezer! As a soft serve, it is just like the expensive stuff from the Daiquiri Shop. Frozen hard, it is an excellent ice cream (hide from the kids if you used the booze!). Alternatively, freeze in small containers after alcohol is added. Thaw slightly and then you can put in the blender for that perfect daiquiri texture.

** If you don't want to use Egg beaters, mix up everything but the booze and simmer, stirring, for a minute (should reach 160 degrees F) so the eggs cook.