We’ve been having the sweetest Advent season at home. In the morning, my boys have been getting their core subjects done quickly so that we can all snuggle up onto the couch and sing carols together, read poetry, and pour over really good Christmas books.
Before we hop onto the couch and settle in; however, the kids take turns lighting the advent candles and I piece into my memory the shimmering flame of light that reflects into their eyes. Once the candles have been lit, they each open up another flap on their advent calendar that holds a sweet piece of chocolate they delight in. Big Brother then grabs a few candy cane Joe-Joe’s from the cupboard and finally pours everyone a bit of rich, silky eggnog from the fridge.
Simple, Homemade Eggnog
Here in town, we have a few local creameries that make eggnog we’ve bought; however, the kids and I aren’t big fans of them. The flavors aren’t to our taste, usually thinner than we desire and too heavily spiced. The ones we’ve enjoyed in the past are filled with a lot of additives I’d rather not serve to my family. These additives are used to thicken the eggnog and extend its shelf-life.
The answer to our eggnog woes was a simple one – we’ve started making it at home! It’s incredibly simple to make and taste just right. Not too thick, not too thin, spiced simply which allows the sweetness in the honey, cream, and egg yolks blended together to shine.
Just like my huevo con miel (raw egg yolk with honey) recipe, make sure the egg yolks you use are from pastured hens. I quite enjoy being able to sneak raw egg yolks into my children’s diets as I know that egg yolk supplies cholesterol needed for mental development as well as important sulphur-containing amino acids. Egg yolks from pasture-fed hens or hens raised on flax meal, fish meal or insects are also rich in the omega-3 long-chain fatty acids found in mother’s milk but which may be lacking in cow’s milk. These fatty acids are essential for the development of the brain.
Again, make sure the egg yolks you use are from pastured hens. If they are, drink eggnog, I say!
A simple homemade eggnog, naturally sweetened with honey.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure bourbon vanilla extract
- cinnamon to garnish
Method:
- In a blender, add the cream, milk, egg yolks, honey, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined, 2-3 minutes.
Notes
It tastes delicious right after blended; however, it comes together beautifully after its flavors meld in the refrigerator overnight.
This is the easy recipe for homemade eggnog that I grew up with:
3 cups milk
3 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Blend and sprinkle with nutmeg
YUM!
Sounds great, Tami! Thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you for this egg nog recipe – it will allow me to pass up Trader Joe’s version & know I’m offering the family a healthier one! Also, I enjoy all your blogs – and this one about Advent traditions you’re building with your children is especially nice. (as a 65 year old who homeschooled our 3 children, I encourage any traditions that brings family together and closer to our Savior) Hoping you’ll aslo share more about your anxiety experience & healing. Blessings.
Thanks, Gwen. I’ll be sharing an entire anxiety series this January!
Mm-mm! I want to try this. My one hesitation is the raw egg and my son. He’s fine, healthy and 10 with a strong immune system. I’m a little weirded out even though I want to go ahead. But you do it with your kids and trust the eggs so I can, too. Will vacillate a little more and then eventually take the plunge. We’re very fortunate to have access to fresh, local eggs as well as cream so I probably don’t need to worry. We love a good eggnog!
You can do it, Joan!! ;D xoxo!
Hi! I did it the very next night, and we all survived! haha. Splurged on the very freshest-and priciest eggs at the co-op in order to hedge my bets, stomach-wise, and a nice cream. This was a lot of fun to drink and it made us all happy. It was delicious. Thanks, Diana! xoxo right back to you!! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Do you have a delicious green chile chicken Pozole recipe to share? Much as gracias.
Thanks for the recipe! This was really good and without all of the garbage they put in the store bought ones. Making it again next weekend.
I’m glad to hear that!