Thomas Family Eggnog

This yummy eggnog milkshake is the eggnog I grew up with on Christmas Eve as a child – but this version is low carb and sugar free! THM S

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The Christmas Eve Tradition

This was the only eggnog I ever knew existed until someone gave us some of the thick, syrupy, sickly-sweet storebought carton kind when I was in my teens. The eggnog recipe in my mom’s recipe binder looks like it was clipped from a magazine long ago, but no one ever really needed a recipe to make it. You simply filled up a blender with vanilla ice cream, cracked in some eggs, spooned in some dark brown sugar, added a hearty dash of vanilla and a small amount of nutmeg, and topped ‘er off with milk.

The nutmeg always sank to the bottom of the red plastic Solo cup and was nobody’s favorite part – but neither would the eggnog have been eggnog without it.

The Ingredients

For those who want all the nitty gritty details + to forestall questions. Skip down to the recipe if you prefer! There’s a button for that under the title of this post. This info can also be found in the Notes section of the recipe below.

What kind of low carb ice cream should I use?

Let’s be super honest. I used vanilla Carb Smart. This is considered a personal choice item for occasional use on the Trim Healthy Mama plan…if you stick to the serving size. Obviously the recipe above does not. Therefore Carb Smart in this recipe is not exactly on plan. It IS quick and easy and probably healthier than the original eggnog I grew up drinking. To be completely on plan, use an on plan ice cream. Duh. I have tons of recipes for vanilla ice cream here on my website, and this recipe for Scoopable Vanilla Ice Cream is my favorite.

The ice cream you use will drastically affect the end eggnog result, hence why there is no nutritional info (or allergy info) given. I think it goes without saying that the richer the ice cream is, the better (and more calorie dense) the eggnog will be. However, I think this recipe would be a great way to use up that homemade vanilla ice cream that didn’t quite turn out like you thought it would (i.e. block of ice). You can easily adjust the almond milk and sweetener in the eggnog to make up for deficiencies in the ice cream.

Wait, you used raw egg in your eggnog??

Yes, I use raw egg in this. I grew up drinking raw eggs in eggnog and eating cookie dough and I’m still alive, BUT of course consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you prefer not to eat (drink) raw eggs this is probably not the eggnog recipe for you (although you can buy pasteurized eggs in some places). I have an eggnog ice cream recipe that you might want to check out instead.

Can I use a different kind of sweetener?

Feel free to use your favorite low glycemic sweetener (to taste) in place of the THM Super Sweet Blend. Always taste and adjust to your own preference, even when using the sweeteners I use!

How does molasses fit into the Trim Healthy Mama plan?

Molasses gives this eggnog a little “brown sugar” flavor. ¼ teaspoon per serving is allowed on Trim Healthy Mama for flavor. I prefer Grandma’s molasses available from Walmart or local grocery stores, although THM prefers blackstrap. The nutrition info isn’t that different and Grandma’s tastes much better. If you prefer not to use molasses you can add a dash of maple extract, but go easy on that so it doesn’t take over.

My preferred vanilla for this eggnog milkshake

You can totally just use regular vanilla, but I recently found Mexican vanilla with the Hispanic foods in Walmart and I love it in this eggnog recipe because it tastes nostalgic. My mom always bought Mexican vanilla when she could get a hold of some. You do have to be careful that the Mexican vanilla you buy doesn’t contain coumarin (Google it), but the Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend that I have does not and I love the flavor. It probably doesn’t have the purest ingredients out there so it’s totally up to you, but it’s what I use in this recipe.

You may also enjoy:

• STARTING THM

• MY RECIPE INDEX

• RECIPE INDEX BY FUEL TYPE/ALLERGY/THEME

• all of my eggnog recipes

• an eggnog ice cream recipe

 

 

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