Wildcraft Eggnog Holiday Indulgence with Health Benefits
The holiday season beckons family and friend together. A special treat reserved for this time of year is eggnog! We are NOT talking about that store bought stuff – wildcraft eggnog! This recipe comes highly recommended and straight from our favorite website LearningHerbs.com
John says,
“Eggnog often gets viewed as a total indulgence (read: unhealthy treat that will make you gain pounds just by looking at it). And if you buy eggnog at the store then this is probably true. Not only do store-bought eggnogs contain ingredients of poor quality (like factory-farmed milk and eggs) but you will also most likely find it to be full of weird preservatives and tons of sugar. But if you make your own eggnog you can control the ingredients and change it from an unhealthy beverage to a wonderful health-promoting drink.”
Learn more about the health benefits of nutmeg (did you know its a medicinal used for digestive issues?) visit the Learning Herbs Blog
Wildcraft Eggnog
3 organic eggs (+ 1 extra yoke if desired)
1/4 cup local raw honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg (plus a little more for garnish *Fresh grated nutmeg makes a world of difference!)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 cup organic heavy whipping cream
1 cup organic whole milk
*1/2 cup dark rum (optional)
These herbal ingredients can be found in most markets, or can be ordered online from Mountain Rose Herbs
Here’s what to do…
In a bowl, whisk the eggs until they’re very frothy
Add the honey and continue whisking until it is well blended
Add the freshly grated nutmeg as well as the other spices and vanilla extract and continue whisking
A little at a time, add in the whipping cream, continuing to whisk
Only a little at a time, whisk in the milk
Finally, whisk in the rum (optional)
Chill the eggnog for 1 or 2 hours and serve cold
Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top before serving
This makes four small servings and should be consumed within 48 hours. Enjoy!
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Text from https://learningherbs.com/remedies-recipes/how-to-make-eggnog/
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