Diabetic Holiday Eggnog Recipe

Delight in the creamy richness of this festive Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Eggnog! This lighter take on a classic holiday treat uses sugar substitutes to keep it delicious and diabetes-friendly. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it's surprisingly easy to make and requires minimal prep time. Get ready for compliments galore!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 85.3 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Diabetic Holiday Eggnog

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Diabetic Holiday Eggnog

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Diabetic Holiday Eggnog? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Diabetic Holiday Eggnog

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk alternative), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/4 cup sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia) until smooth.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring continuously, until thickened.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture. This tempers the eggs, preventing them from scrambling.
  5. Gradually pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  6. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens slightly (it should coat the back of a spoon), about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  8. Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. This step is optional but recommended for a smoother eggnog.
  9. Let the custard cool completely to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, stir in 2 cups of chilled unsweetened almond milk (or your chosen milk alternative).
  11. Pour into small glasses and sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg.
  12. Makes 8 (4-ounce) servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g