Dairy FreeHealthy Coconut Milk Eggnog Steamers! This dairy free eggnog drink is quick to make, single serve or for multiple, full of good healthy fats, and super delicious! Enjoy during the holidays or anytime!
I was going to title this post “WHY EVERYONE NEEDS TO LOVE EGGNOG” or “WHY EGGNOG MAKES A GOOD POST WORKOUT DRINK.” But then I realized it would probably get butchered to death. And I’d probably confuse the heck out of you. Right? But at least it would have grabbed your attention, ha! And hey, it’s Friday, so I’m going to save you some brain power and just talk about how to make a healthy happy hour with cozy coconut milk eggnog steamers, sound good?
The fact is, Eggnog is a popular (and might I add tasty) holiday beverage! It can definitely be made HEALTHY or HEALTHIER if you choose the right ingredients. Some of the pre-made carton or pasteurized versions can be loaded with added sugar and other preservatives. But you see, when you make REAL traditional EGGNOG, the recipe and ingredients itself are actually packed healthy fats, complete protein, anti-inflammatory spices, and even a few medicinal properties if you use rum (or other gluten free alcohol). Hello, you know we are all about the medicinal purposes here ya’ll!
Coconut Milk Eggnog Steamers Recipe for Two!
You got your Egg yolk and Coconut Milk –-> Healthy Fats! Plus the egg yolk is a great source of biotin and dairy free Vitamin D. Egg Whites for extra protein and froth! Cinnamon and nutmeg for anti-inflammatory properties. And bonus Coconut Cream for B vitamins,which can help your red blood cells turn calories from food into usable energy.
Ya, so there’s that reason. Now about this steamer. Ever since I worked at Starbuck (um, decades ago), I was obsessed with making milk steamers. Well, much hasn’t changed. And my goal for these coconut milk steamers were to entice you with a warm, rich, but still light, frothy drink!
The fun things about these single serve eggnog steamers is that you can customize it. More or less sugar, vanilla, foam, etc. Plus when you make these single serve, you can omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly version. Although it’s not as fun! Haha. And if you’re looking for an rich indulgent twist, just add dark chocolate shavings over the frothy top.
Coconut Milk Eggnog Steamers
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
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Dairy free – Coconut Milk Eggnog Steamers (Non alcoholic version)
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk (light or regular or drinking milk)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup egg whites
- 1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 – 1.5 ounces rum (or 1/2 – 1 tsp rum extract for non alcoholic)
- Optional topping – shaved or grated dark chocolate, whip cream, et.c
Instructions
- Blend your coconut milk, egg yolk, honey, vanilla, and spices in a blender.
- Transfer to small pot and whisk on medium for about 10 minutes or until the eggnog starts to thicken. But make sure it doesn’t boil or curdle.
- In a separate bowl, heat your cream for about 30 seconds. Make sure it’s not too hot, just warm.
- Add your egg whites and sugar to the cream and beat until you get white foaming peaks. Set aside.
- Take your eggnog mixture and blend it in blender until it a little frothy.
- Add 1 cup to each glass along with 1-2 tbsp rum.
- Top with each glass with coconut cream foam and any extra toppings.
- Best Served hot.
Notes
You can chill this for later as well if you’d rather have cold with just whipped foam on top.
Feel free to use almond milk if you don’t coconut milk.
Adjust the honey to your desire. More or less but I found that 1/4 cup worked great for two!
Yep, now let’s make it and enjoy a good noggin! I mean health drink. 😉
Oh and one other reason I made this drink… because my kiwi husband had never had it! They don’t sell much eggnog down under, just hokey pokey milk. Now I have him hooked for life. Cheers to that!
And Cheers to the first week of December —> National Eggnog Month!
Okay, i need to know. Eggnog –> Yay or nay?
Cheers!
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Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
December 4, 2015 at 6:01 AMMy Hubby adores eggnog, although I never touch the stuff because they’re usually laden with crappy ingredients. Not true of this recipe at all, so I can’t wait to give it a whirl and make the Hubby a little happy.
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 8:08 AMhe better rub your feet if you do! but seriously, let me know if you try it, hot or cold. I did both. And let me know if it’s sweet enough for him. K?
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
December 4, 2015 at 6:12 AMThis is the first recipe I’ve seen that’s made me really want eggnog! I can’t pass up trying this one ASAP 🙂
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
December 4, 2015 at 6:18 AMI have never had eggnog in my life so I really have no idea what it tastes like, but this sounds like something I would make for sure!
Blair says
December 4, 2015 at 6:22 AMOh my yum…I need these TONIGHT. My favorite eggnog flavor with a little bit of rum? Sign me up. 🙂 TGIF!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
December 4, 2015 at 6:49 AMLeaving this one to you 😀 Or what if I just made it as nog without the egg?
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 8:07 AMcoconut spiced nog steamers –> YES! you can
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
December 4, 2015 at 7:05 AMIt’s so nice of you to make one for me! hehe. But can I tell you that I’ve never had egggnog?
Taylor @ food faith fitness says
December 4, 2015 at 7:12 AMOkay seriously?!!!! I just can’t even… THESE LOOK HEAVENLY! I want one right now I can’t even stand it! Great photos 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz says
December 4, 2015 at 7:39 AMok confession: i’ve never had REAL eggnog. your combination soudns delicious though (and healthy!)
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 8:29 AMi think it’s time you start! 😉
rAchel @ Athletic avocado says
December 4, 2015 at 7:45 AMthanks for making me even more obsessed with eggnog! This> every other version of eggnog because it’s so frothy and creamy!!! I think you have read m mind for this one <3
Katie says
December 4, 2015 at 8:30 AMyou better believe I’m making this! Eggnog is my middle name 😉
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:56 PMhey katie eggnog! keep me posted on this!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
December 4, 2015 at 9:05 AMThis wins heads and tails over store bought ‘nog! Up until I came to the States, I’d never had eggnog either – actually, I always passed on it t friend’s places and never tried it till my daughter came along and started wanting some!
Happy Fryyyyday!!! 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:55 PMeither had my husband! he now looooooves it too! yay daughter! haha
Jen says
December 4, 2015 at 9:28 AMSo, I’ve never tried real eggnog because it always grossed me out for some reason. My first experience with non-dairy nog was just a couple weeks ago at Thanksgiving, and while it was SUPER sweet, it was still tasty. I think I’m a fan and I definitely need to try out this recipe!
Annmarie says
December 4, 2015 at 9:29 AMSo I am not usually a fan of egg nog (because of the dairy) but I will have to give this a try! So creative!
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:52 PMyay, let me know if you do!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
December 4, 2015 at 9:40 AMCan you believe I’ve never had eggnog? I think this should be the year I finally try it. This version actually sounds so so good and healthy too.
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:53 PMthere’s a first for everything.. just sayin…
Krysten Siba Bishop says
December 4, 2015 at 9:56 AMI have been putting coconut milk egg nog into my morning protein shakes to make them festive! I am obsessed!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
December 4, 2015 at 10:39 AMI’ve actually never had eggnog so I have no idea whether I’d like it or not 😆 I do love warm and cozy drinks at this time of the year though… especially if they come with a side of cookies 😉
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:51 PMso i kinda think that you could make an EPIC eggnog shake or bar or oatmeal or something. I just know it! Make you magic spoons!
Liz @ THe Clean Eating Couple says
December 4, 2015 at 12:34 PMOh yum. I’ve been seeing eggnog everywhere and resisting because of the high fructose corn syrup nastiness
(and because I know I’d drink the entire carton)…. but I wouldn’t feel guilty about indulging in this one!! 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:53 PMi know, that’s why i hate buying it. BOO! but i think you’d love this liz!
misszippy says
December 4, 2015 at 12:42 PMI absolutely love eggnog and will always indulge in a glass or two every holiday season. That said–I love this healthified version, especially since you are singing the praises of the much misaligned egg yolk!
BTW–I am eating leftovers of your parsnip/carrot mash as we speak! So good.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
December 4, 2015 at 1:31 PMConfession: I can’t stand eggnog. Even with booze. This looks way better than the traditional stuff I can’t choke down though – I like the coconut! I’d probably try anything you made though.
HEATHER @ fitASPIRE says
December 4, 2015 at 2:48 PMThis sounds amazing – I used to suffer through steamers with milk, because I loved the flavor – but dairy and I aren’t good friends. THIS I could totally handle!!
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:50 PMyes! you’d love! I just know it
she Rocks Fitness says
December 4, 2015 at 3:22 PMYAY to Eggnog! 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:54 PMyoure my nog!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
December 4, 2015 at 3:36 PMThis sounds incredible! My husband loves eggnog and I enjoy it also, as long as it’s not the weird fake stuff. Making homemade eggnog is on my list this Christmas season!
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:50 PMtotally! all that stuff just messes it up.
Sarah says
December 4, 2015 at 4:35 PMI haven’t had homemade eggnog in years, oh the memories!
HeaThEr@hungryforbalance says
December 4, 2015 at 8:07 PMI love eggnog, but hate buying the kind in the stores because of all the added sugar. I love that this uses natural sugars and coconut milk!!!
Cotter Crunch says
December 4, 2015 at 9:55 PMcrazy how much they add, right?
Alicia@Eco Friendly Homemaking says
December 5, 2015 at 7:23 PMOh my goodness these look so delicious! We have been looking for a good eggnog recipe and I think we have just found the one to try!!
Cotter Crunch says
December 5, 2015 at 9:18 PMyay! let me know what you think!
P. jeanne says
December 5, 2015 at 7:59 PMYum! Definitely making these, with rum YAY!! 😉 quick question, did you use canned coconut milk?
Cotter Crunch says
December 5, 2015 at 9:16 PMYOu can used canned or I also used the silk coconut milk. THe coconut cream was from the can. Does that make sense?
P.Jeanne says
December 6, 2015 at 2:44 AMYep! Thank you 😀
Jess @hellotofit says
December 5, 2015 at 11:18 PMHi. Your eggnog looks so pretty 🙂 I like it in small quantities – too sweet and creamy if I have too much!
Carly @ Fitlivingblog says
December 6, 2015 at 12:06 PMYUM! I love eggnog but just can’t bring myself to buy the store-bought kind anymore. However, this recipe looks delicious and I can’t wait to try!
Cotter Crunch says
December 6, 2015 at 7:38 PMoh I know you’d love carly! keep me posted
Beth @ Sublimely Fit says
December 6, 2015 at 6:46 PMLindsay, I am so excited to try this recipe! I love eggnog, so this is right up my alley. I’m sure it’s so yummy using coconut milk as the base. Seriously cannot wait to make it. Thanks for sharing!
Cotter Crunch says
December 6, 2015 at 7:36 PMyay! keep me posted and thanks for sharing!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
December 8, 2015 at 2:35 PMLindsay you’re a genius!!! This is perfect for Christmas parties. Now one question – when you say coconut milk do you mean the stuff you buy in cans (like for curries), OR the stuff by the soy milk?
Cotter Crunch says
December 8, 2015 at 6:58 PMYou can do either! I found it easier to use the so delicious or silk coconut milk in the pan and the canned coconut cream for the froth. does that make sense?
Bam's Kitchen says
December 31, 2015 at 10:00 AMDelicious might just try the vegan nog version… Using my nespresso frothier and your delicious recipe. Wishing you a super 2016!!!
★★★★★
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 1:39 PMwonderful! i love nespresso! Happy New Year friend!
handheld milk frother says
April 6, 2017 at 10:51 AMThis is awesome. Thanks for sharing.