How can you go wrong combining pumpkin and eggnog? In my opinion, you can’t!
This is a delicious, very filling drink that is absolutely perfect for this time of year. It’s full of protein, healthy fats, and pumpkin (a super-food!) which actually make it a great choice for a special breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. However and whenever you choose to serve this drink, I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
Pumpkin Eggnog
Ingredients:
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2 cups whole milk (preferably raw)
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2 cups cream (preferably raw)
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6 egg yolks (from pastured chickens)
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3/4 – 1 cup pumpkin puree
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1/3 – 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (preferably grade B)
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/8 tsp ground cloves
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
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Additional cinnamon/nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until very smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to get it nice and cold. Enjoy with whipped cream and cinnamon/nutmeg on top if desired.
Notes:
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This eggnog is not cooked, so be sure that you use eggs from a safe and reliable source that you trust.
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This makes around 6 cups eggnog.
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I used fresh pumpkin puree from a pie pumpkin that I roasted, but canned pumpkin will work as well.
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Start with the lesser amounts of maple syrup and pumpkin puree. Taste and add more as desired.
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This maple syrup from Amazon is the best price that I have found for good quality, grade B maple syrup. I use the subscribe and save feature to get it for $15.62 for a 32 oz. jug.
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It’s music to my eyes to see someone else parenthisizing (preferably raw) when referring to milk and (preferable pastured) when reffering ot eggs!
Great looking recipe… can’t wait to erve it for breakfast – I just roasteda buttercup squash – am gonna try it with that pulp!
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Good idea. I think a butternut squash would be perfect in this! It can pretty much be substituted for pumpkin in any recipe. Enjoy!
Wow, I want some right now! Sounds delicious! Definitely marking this to try!
this sounds AMAAAAZING!!
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Mindy this looks so good! Can’t wait to make it! I will wait for my raw cream
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Let me know how you like it, Nikki!
Oh.my.yummy.goodness! This is amazing. Pinning this one to try out later.
Do you have a raw milk/egg source?
Thanks Leigh Ann!
Yes, we actually have a great source for local raw milk and eggs. The milk is so yummy!
I need to pin this recipe too. I think I might try it for Christmas!
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Oh my! I’m totally printing this for Christmas!
Thanks for the heads up on the syrup. We like this brand (http://www.amazon.com/Coombs-Family-Farms-Organic-32-Ounce/dp/B00271OPVU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I9KLG0WFZZ81M&colid=2RXEQAYSL48BH), but if you like the cheaper one then I’ll try it next time!
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Hey Stacy. I noticed that the kind you usually buy is organic. I wanted to let you know that the one I linked to is not certified organic, but I have talked with the company and they said that they have the same practices for their non-organic maple syrup as they do for their organic maple syrup. They said they only difference between the two is that one is certified organic, so it costs more because of their cost for the certification. Just thought I would let you know!
Mindy, I LOVE egg nog, I saw it at the store the other day and got excited. (didn’t buy it though) I haven’t ever tried pumpkin egg nog but I love both so would love to try the combination! Your picture is so cute btw!
Thanks Rachel!
Oh yummy!! Thanks for the eggnog recipe and linking to TMTT.
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Hi. I am unable to get fresh eggs so I use grocery store free range organics. Is is possible to heat up the egg nog to make it safe (I have a mom who has immune issues) or would it make the nog too thick or more like a pudding? I would love to use this for her evening snack.
Jackie, you can definitely heat it up if you would like. Most eggnog recipes call for you to heat up the eggnog to 160 degrees F. If you are unsure of your egg source then you can do this. Just be careful and do it slowly so you don’t scramble the eggs.
oh so yummy going to have to share this with my teens they would love it
This sounds delicious – and so wholesome too! Thank you for sharing your pumpkin eggnog with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Thanks for linking your great post to FAT TUESDAY. This was very interesting! Hope to see you next week!
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This is a great recipe! I will definitely bookmark this recipe and give it a try. I normally don’t drink diary but I have access to raw milk now so I will make this once it gets colder here in California.
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This looks incredibly good…
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Fun!! Thanks for linking up!
Okay, second year in a row that THIS is our go-to for eggnog. It totally rocks my face off.