Dr. LJ’s Healthy “Not Really Egg” Nog — Raw Vegan

Eggnog is a holiday favorite, but is often an empty-calorie drink that can threaten freshly-made New Year’s Resolutions. In this appearance on Daytime TV Show (scroll down for video), Dr. LJ demonstrates how to make an alternative eggnog that is egg- and dairy-free, yet boasts all the best qualities of eggnog and none of its worst!

Raw-nog an excellent drink to serve to lactose-intolerant individuals who want to partake in festivities but can’t consume the traditional drink. Check out the video and recipe below the fold.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups vanilla unsweetened Almond milk
• 1 handful of raw cashews
• 1-2 frozen bananas
  • OR for banana-free, use 1 cup shredded coconut and ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 ½ tsp. virgin coconut oil
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• ½ tsp. clove
• Dash cardamon
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
• Dash salt
• 5 dates – pitted and soaked for one hour
• Water from date soak
• Optional: ½ tsp. rum extract

Directions: Add all of the ingredients to blender and blend until frothy. Top with grated fresh nutmeg and cinnamon and serve immediately.