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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Probiotic Eggnog - Yes Please!

I came across this recipe at the mom-a-licious website. They provide delicious yet healthy recipes the whole family will love!      

The Ultimate Eggnog

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There is no doubt we are in the holiday season when the eggnog starts to appear. While it is creamy and delicious it isn't the healthiest choice. Try out this recipe that gives you a boost of probiotics (through kefir) as well as a healthier sweetener, using agave nectar...all the flavor, none of the guilt!

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients:
6 organic eggs*
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups whole, or low-fat evaporated milk (whole milk makes a thicker consistency)
3/4c plain low-fat kefir
1 teaspoon rum extract

Process:
  1. Beat eggs until fluffy.
  2. Add sugar, agave, nutmeg, milk, vanilla, kefir, and rum extract. Mix,
  3. Chill and serve.

*Raw eggs are sometimes considered an unsafe food. Most commercial eggnogs are pasteurized. Making eggnog with pasteurized eggs, egg substitute, or without raw eggs are all options.

If you do not feel comfortable using raw eggs follow these instructions:
Beat the eggs with the sugar and agave, add the evaporated milk, pour into a heavy-bottom sauce pot and heat slowly. When the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon, remove from heat and add spice and extracts, then add kefir. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Variations:
- add 1 tablespoon of dark rum per cup of eggnog
or
- steam eggnog and add shot of espresso for a fun after dinner drink.

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