Paleo EggNog Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups non-dairy milk of choice (almond, cashew, etc.)

• 2 cups full fat coconut milk (canned) 

• 6 egg yolks

• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp. nutmeg

• 1 tbsp. cinnamon

• pinch of salt

• optional 1 cup bourbon or rum

Instructions: 

1. Bring milk, coconut milk, vanilla, and spices to simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes then remove from heat.

2. Whisk eggs yolks and maple syrup together in a large mixing bowl.

3. Temper egg yolks by slowly adding milk mixture while whisking so eggs don't curdle.

4. Continue until the entire mixture is together in a bowl, then return mixture to heat in saucepan.

5. Simmer on low while whisking for another 5-7 minutes.

6. Remove eggnog from heat, mix in alcohol (if desired) and let the egg nog cool in the refrigerator to firm up for at least an hour.

7. Serve with a pinch of nutmeg and enjoy!