Skip the sugar-filled traditional eggnog and make this Keto Eggnog with only 3g net carbs per serving!
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If you’re an eggnog fan, this keto-friendly eggnog recipe is for you! Top it with keto whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon for the perfect holiday drink.
After your Keto Thanksgiving holiday is wrapping up and all of your Keto Pumpkin Pie, Keto Pumpkin Cookies and Keto Cranberry Sauce are eaten up, it is time to turn your focus to Keto Christmas holiday treats. Of course, if you are like me those treats are still being made well into the Christmas holiday season!
Why You’ll Love This Keto Eggnog Recipe
- It contains only 3g net carbs per serving.
- It tastes just as good, if not better, than traditional sugar-filled eggnog.
- It can be served as a boozy holiday drink – or the alcohol can be skipped simply to enjoy a sweet treat.
Ingredients Needed for This Sugar Free Egg Nog
Ingredient quantities for this homemade eggnog are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Unsweetened plain coconut or almond milk from a carton (not a can)
- Heavy whipping cream
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Egg yolks
- Swerve Confectioners
- Vanilla extract
- Bourbon (optional)
How to Make This Easy Low Carb Eggnog {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb eggnog. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
In a saucepan or pot, combine coconut or almond milk, heavy whipping cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners. Bring mixture to a simmer, then simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. (Photo 1)
Add egg yolks and remaining Swerve Confectioners to a bowl. (Photo 2)
Whisk until light and fluffy. (Photo 3)
Ladle the milk mixture slowly into the egg mixture, whisking the entire time, until everything is fully combined. (Photo 4)
Add the mixture back to the saucepan or pot and cook on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture reaches 160 F and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bourbon (if using), then cover and refrigerate until cool. (Photo 5)
Stir eggnog before serving. Ladle into cups and, if desired, top with keto whipped cream and cinnamon. Serve with a cinnamon stick.
How to Top Your Keto Eggnog
For the ultimate enjoyment, I highly recommend topping your Keto Eggnog with:
- Keto Whipped Cream
- A dusting of cinnamon
- A cinnamon stick
Is Eggnog Safe to Drink?
Eggnog is made with raw eggs, so it’s important to heat your eggnog to 160 F to kill any bacteria.
How Long Does Homemade Eggnog Last in the Fridge?
It will last 2-3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts for Keto Eggnog
Per serving (6 total servings):
- 381 calories
- 35g fat
- 5g protein
- 3g net carbs
Note that this is for the eggnog only and does not include any toppings such as whipped cream.
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More Keto Christmas Desserts
Try some of our amazing keto Christmas desserts, like many of our delicious Keto Cookies:
- Learn how to make gluten free keto snowball cookies for the whole family!
- These healthy sugar free snickdoodle cookies are simple to make and have that fun chewiness everyone loves.
- You can eat these gluten free pumpkin cookies and sugar free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on the keto diet!
- Enjoy some delicious keto butterscotch cookies for the holidays.
- Make a holiday favorite sugar free white chocolate macadamia nut cookies!
- And don”t forget Keto Cookie Dough, Keto Chocolate Cookies
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Keto Eggnog
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened plain coconut or almond milk from a carton (not a can)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 to 1 cup Swerve Confectioners divided (amount depends on sweetness preference)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup bourbon
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or pot, combine coconut or almond milk, heavy whipping cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners. Bring mixture to a simmer, then simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining Swerve Confectioners until light and fluffy.
- Ladle the milk mixture slowly into the egg mixture, whisking the entire time, until everything is fully combined.
- Add the mixture back to your large saucepan or pot, cover, and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture reaches 160 F and coats the back of a wooden spoon. (Note: It is critical that the mixture reach 160 F for safety purposes.)
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bourbon (optional), then cover and refrigerate until cool.
- Once your eggnog is cool, stir it again before serving.
- If desired, top with keto whipped cream and cinnamon. Serve with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- If alcohol or bourbon specifically isn’t your thing, feel free to skip it.
- Store for 2-3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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How long does this keep if refrigerated?
Hi Darlene! It will last 2-3 days in the fridge.
Happy to find this Keto Eggnog recipe. I like to serve eggnog at the holiday gathering at Christmas and this will work well for my Keto friends. It was not too hard to put together last night when I tried it and it tastes very good. I am glad it will store in the refrigerator for three days. I had another serving today and it tastes even better after sitting in the refrigerator overnight.
I tried this Keto Eggnog recipe and found the eggnog to be a very good substitute for the traditional store bought kind. I added bourbon and topped it with your Keto whipped cream. I plan on making this several times this December. Your photo with the cinnamon stick looks nice so I will be picking up some cinnamon sticks to make the eggnog look lovely at my holiday party. Thanks!
I tried your Keto Eggnog recipe last night. It is a great substitute for the traditional eggnog. This eggnog recipe will be my go-to this season. I tried a different recipe first but found your version easier to put together and a better taste. Thanks.
Your Eggnog is my new favorite holiday keto drink. So creamy and delicious!
Absolutely delicious! I made two versions of this recipe, one with the bourbon and one without (for the kids). Adults and children alike enjoyed this greatly.
So creamy and delicious! We were testing out different recipes for eggnog mixers and this is the winner. Can’t wait to try some more of your recipes!
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much that we were the winners!
Used to make sugar free bread pudding. Didn’t need to pasteurize since baked. worked great.
Thank you so much, Everett! I love that idea!
My husband didn’t even realize he was eating sugar free eggnog. It seems like a miracle has occurred at Christmas time this year!
I’m so happy to hear this!
Thank you so much for making this impressive recipe. I made this three times during December!
Nice recipe! I’m blown away I could make a creamy sugar free eggnog.
Your keto eggnog mixes really well with alcohol! Oh my, what a good time we all had. Thanks for this nice recipe and please make more mixers like this.
This was really creamy and delicious! I have used it as flavoring for cheesecake and pudding.
That is so wonderful to hear!