Keto eggnog is a delightful holiday treat that lets you enjoy the creamy, spiced flavor of traditional eggnog without all the sugar. This low-carb version uses ingredients like heavy cream, almond milk, and a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia to keep it keto-friendly.
This recipe is easy to whip up and perfect for sipping by the fire or serving at festive gatherings. Whether you’re cozied up by the fire or celebrating with loved ones, this recipe promises the familiar taste of the holidays with every sip.
❤️ Why you’ll love it
This creamy and indulgent low carb eggnog captures the classic flavor of traditional eggnog while keeping the carb count in check. Plus, it is so delicious, you won’t miss your traditional eggnog recipe at all – this tastes like the real thing!
🧾 Ingredients Used
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- Sweetener: Use a low-carb sweetener instead of traditional sugar to keep it sweet without the carbs.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: This is a great low-carb substitute for regular milk and makes the base of our keto eggnog.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: This adds richness and makes the eggnog super creamy.
- Egg Yolks: These are crucial for that creamy consistency and make the eggnog really smooth.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla warms up the flavor, making the eggnog taste even better.
- Nutmeg: This spice is a must for any eggnog, giving it that special holiday flavor.
🔪 How To Make Keto Eggnog
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour the almond milk and heavy cream and whisk to combine. Allow it to heat until it is just starting to steam. Do not boil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the raw eggs and granulated sweetener until light and fluffy. Pour one cup of the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the eggs, whisking constantly.
- Transfer the egg mixture into the pan with the remaining milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Cool this creamy keto eggnog completely and serve with a splash of rum if desired.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
Store any leftover keto eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container. I like reusing a half-gallon milk bottle to store this egg nog in the fridge. To reheat, gently warm on the stove, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
💭 Helpful Tips
- The eggnog will curdle if the temperature gets too high. Likewise, if the temperature is too low, the eggnog may be too thin and watery. Avoid this by keeping a careful eye on the temperature!
- If you don’t have any almond milk on hand, oatmilk, coconut milk or cream will make this homemade sugar-free eggnog even creamier!
💭Recipe Variations
- Throw in a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth and flavor, or stick a cinnamon stick in a fancy glass for a classy look.
- Top it off with some keto-friendly whipped cream. For a holiday vibe, sprinkle some red and green sprinkles on top and serve it in a fancy glass!
- For a lighter texture, whip egg whites until they form stiff peaks and fold them into the cooled eggnog.
- Add a splash of dark rum to make your eggnog a festive adult drink!
- Go wild with extra vanilla, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, or pumpkin pie spice to ramp up the flavors.
- A splash of sugar-free maple syrup makes the eggnog extra tasty.
- Mix half eggnog with half coffee for a caffeinated kick.
- A drizzle of sugar-free chocolate syrup brings a fun twist to the eggnog.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
Pair this keto eggnog with keto-friendly gingerbread cookies or a slice of almond flour pound cake for the ultimate holiday treat. However, it also goes great with any keto-friendly dessert as a delicious nightcap.
This eggnog also makes a great addition to coffee or espresso – you can make a homemade eggnog latte! Just brew two shots of espresso, froth the eggnog, and combine for a yummy morning treat. You can serve it hot or over ice, but if you’re drinking this in the morning, you may want to leave out the rum!
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
If you want to keep this recipe alcohol-free, you can use a non-alcoholic rum alternative.
Eggnog usually has a moderate amount of carbs due to the sugar content, but this recipe is lower in carbs since it calls for a sugar-free sweetener.
Eggnog has a high fat content, so it doesn’t raise blood sugar as much as other sweet drinks. This recipe uses a sugar alternative, so it will not raise your blood sugar.
This low carb eggnog calls for rum, but other recipes use brandy. You can also use a mixture of dark rum and cognac, but you are always free to use whatever you prefer!
This creamy eggnog is made with sugar substitute, almond milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, vanilla, nutmeg, and rum. This easy recipe is the perfect holiday drink!
📖 Recipe
Keto Eggnog
Keto eggnog is a delightful holiday treat that lets you enjoy the creamy, spiced flavor of traditional eggnog without all the sugar. This low-carb version uses ingredients like heavy cream, almond milk, and a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia to keep it keto-friendly.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 256kcal
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Instructions
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour the almond milk and heavy cream and whisk to combine.
2 cups almond milk, 2 cups heavy cream
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Allow it to heat until it is just starting to steam. Do not boil.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the raw eggs and sweetener until light and fluffy.
6 large egg yolks, ½ cup monk fruit sweetener
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Pour one cup of the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the eggs, whisking constantly.
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Transfer the egg mixture into the pan with the remaining milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and nutmeg.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon nutmeg
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Cool this creamy keto eggnog completely and serve with a splash of rum if desired.
Rum to serve
Notes
- The eggnog will curdle if the temperature gets too high. Likewise, if the temperature is too low, the eggnog may be too thin and watery. Avoid this by keeping a careful eye on the temperature!
- If you don’t have any almond milk on hand, oatmilk, coconut milk or cream will make this homemade sugar-free eggnog even creamier!
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.