Traditional Real Food Eggnog

traditional eggnog in a glass with a cinnamon stick

Traditional recipe for eggnog made with real food ingredients that creates an enzyme and probiotic rich beverage that is both enjoyable and easy to digest.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword raw, real food, traditional

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 333 kcal

Author Sarah Pope

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk preferably unpasteurized
1 cup heavy cream not ultrapasteurized (UHT)
4 egg yolks preferably pastured or free range (not commercial eggs!)
2 Tbl raw honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg optional
4 fresh cinnamon sticks optional
splash brandy optional

Instructions

Wash eggs in warm, soapy water and dry with a cotton towel.
Crack eggs and separate the whites and yolks into separate bowls.
Beat egg yolks lightly and blend well with other ingredients in a one quart container.
Pour eggnog into 4 glasses and top with ground nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

Recipe Notes

Use date syrup instead of honey if you wish to use a fruit sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

Traditional Real Food Eggnog

Amount Per Serving (5 ounces)

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 17g85%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g

Cholesterol 298mg99%

Sodium 55mg2%

Potassium 151mg4%

Carbohydrates 13.6g5%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1090IU22%

Calcium 130mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.