Dairy-Free Eggnog | Almond Milk, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free recipe (2024)

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How many carbs are in a sugar free egg nog? ›

It really is the best dairy free eggnog. Made with almond milk and the classic eggs, sugar, and spices, you really can't go wrong. No trick or weird ingredients. Just dairy free and creamy with all those warm holiday spices that you live for!

Use pasteurized eggs for eggnog

Eggnog may be safely made at home by using whole, liquid or pasteurized eggs. Pasteurized eggs are found next to regular eggs at the store. Egg substitutes can also be used. These products have also been pasteurized.

It is non dairy holiday heaven. Unfortunately, it's very hard to find and supplies are limited. When I do find it, I buy a lot of it. It freezes well.

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.

Plant-Milk Eggnogs Can Be Lower in Sugars and Saturated Fat

'Nog made from nut, oat, or soy milk will give you the flavor of the season, and it tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat because it doesn't contain cream, eggs, or milk. (That means that these types of eggnog are lower in protein and calcium too.)

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.

This non dairy eggnog has all the creaminess and taste of traditional recipes for eggnog, but without the milk and cream! It's very easy to make and is the best rich, decadent holiday beverage. I used Flor de Cana rum after learning about it and tasting it at the Fresh Air Retreat Austin.

Eggnog provides vitamins and minerals

Whether heavy cream, low-fat, or non-dairy milk, the milky, eggy part of eggnog is packed with vitamins and minerals. Milk contains significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and vitamins A and D (via Women's Health).

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Why do I feel sick after drinking eggnog? ›

“Eggnog is made with 'heavy' ingredients that, eaten in exclusion of anything else, might cause stomach distress,” registered dietitian Barbara Ruhs said. “Cream is full of fat and that takes longer to digest.

“That's because all of these can compound into a difficult-to-digest situation, requiring digestive enzymes like lactase, sucrase and alcohol dehydrogenase to kick into high gear all at the same time. This could lead to gas, diarrhea, cramping or abdominal pain within 30 minutes to a few hours after drinking.”

Mix eggnog, heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream into a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal.

Leftovers should keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Or freeze into ice cubes and store up to 1 month. Shake well before serving — a little separation is natural.

Texture changes.

As mentioned above, almond milk may separate into solids and liquids after freezing and thawing.

Sugar-free treats are not truly "free" foods, because they may still contain calories, fat, and carbohydrates. Enjoying lower-calorie options in the same portions as you would their sweeter counterparts will help keep you from going overboard.

As noted at Washington State University and a great many other sources, there are 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate. So if you're counting carbs in Halls sugar-free cough drops, you could count each cough group as 1.25 grams of carbohydrate, or count the regular cough drops as 2.5 grams of carbohydrate.

It may contain fewer total carbohydrates than regular candy. It obviously has less added sugar than regular candy. It may have fewer calories than regular candy.

Diet soda and sparkling water are usually free of net carbs. Try to choose soft drinks that are sweetened with stevia or other natural zero calorie sweeteners as opposed to artificial sweeteners.