Healthy 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
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Dairy free – Coconut Milk Eggnog Steamers (Non alcoholic version)
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk (light or regular or drinking milk)
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ⅓ cup egg whites
- 1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 – 1.5 ounces rum (or ½ – 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon 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 ¼ cup worked great for two!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
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?
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What is coconut dream that you use
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you can use a coconut creamer like so delicious or I often by thai kitchen coconut cream/milk in the can! Hope that helps!
I’m a little late to the party! I was wondering if steaming it kills off any chance of salmonella from the raw eggs? Thank you!!
If you get the temperature up above 160F is should. 🙂
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Delicious might just try the vegan nog version… Using my nespresso frothier and your delicious recipe. Wishing you a super 2016!!!
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wonderful! i love nespresso! Happy New Year friend!
Lindsay 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?
You 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?
Lindsay, 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!
yay! keep me posted and thanks for sharing!
YUM! 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!
oh I know you’d love carly! keep me posted
Hi. Your eggnog looks so pretty 🙂 I like it in small quantities – too sweet and creamy if I have too much!
Yum! Definitely making these, with rum YAY!! 😉 quick question, did you use canned coconut milk?
YOu can used canned or I also used the silk coconut milk. THe coconut cream was from the can. Does that make sense?
Yep! Thank you 😀
Oh 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!!
yay! let me know what you think!
I 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!!!
crazy how much they add, right?
I haven’t had homemade eggnog in years, oh the memories!
This 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!
totally! all that stuff just messes it up.
YAY to Eggnog! 🙂
youre my nog!
This 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!!
yes! you’d love! I just know it
Confession: 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.
I 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.
Oh 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!! 🙂
i know, that’s why i hate buying it. BOO! but i think you’d love this liz!
I’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 😉
so 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!
I have been putting coconut milk egg nog into my morning protein shakes to make them festive! I am obsessed!
Can 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.
there’s a first for everything.. just sayin…
So I am not usually a fan of egg nog (because of the dairy) but I will have to give this a try! So creative!
yay, let me know if you do!
So, 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!
This 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!!! 🙂
either had my husband! he now looooooves it too! yay daughter! haha
you better believe I’m making this! Eggnog is my middle name 😉
hey katie eggnog! keep me posted on this!
thanks 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
ok confession: i’ve never had REAL eggnog. your combination soudns delicious though (and healthy!)
i think it’s time you start! 😉
Okay seriously?!!!! I just can’t even… THESE LOOK HEAVENLY! I want one right now I can’t even stand it! Great photos 🙂
It’s so nice of you to make one for me! hehe. But can I tell you that I’ve never had egggnog?
Leaving this one to you 😀 Or what if I just made it as nog without the egg?
coconut spiced nog steamers –> YES! you can
Oh my yum…I need these TONIGHT. My favorite eggnog flavor with a little bit of rum? Sign me up. 🙂 TGIF!
I 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!
This is the first recipe I’ve seen that’s made me really want eggnog! I can’t pass up trying this one ASAP 🙂
My 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.
he 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?