Makes 4 (8 oz) servings

With the Christmas season in full swing, here is an epic festive drink to enjoy when celebrating, visiting friends or getting cozy in front of the fireplace. This plant-based version of a classic Christmas drink will have you wondering why you ever bothered with eggnog. Whether you’re vegan or an omnivore, it’s a healthier alternative to drinking straight hard liquor during the holidays. It’s infused with layers of coffee and cacao with a vague hint of caramel due to the addition of dried dates (as a whole food sweetener) which also makes it one of the only alcoholic drinks that contains fiber. Serve chilled over ice for an after dinner drink or heat it slightly in a saucepan to enjoy while you warm yourself up by the fire. Leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed glass container for up to 7 days.

*Makes a great homemade Christmas gift.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups almond milk (homemade recipe here)
6 medjool dates (or 10 deglet noor)
1 tbs coffee
1 tbs cacao powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 cups rum or cognac

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove any date bits that remain.

Nutritional Information
*per 8 ounce serving

Calories: 385
Carbs: 28 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Fat: 2 g
Omega 3: 0
Fiber: 3 g

Calcium: 173 mg
Iron: 0.65 mg
Magnesium: 31 mg
Potassium: 395 mg
Selenium: 0.12 mcg
Zinc: 0.34 mg

B1: 0.03 mg
B2: 0.07 mg
B3: 3.5 mg
B5: 0.31 mg
B6: 0.09 mg
Choline: 5.9 mg
Folate: 7.7 mg
Vitamin C: 0
Vitamin E: 7.5 mg
Vitamin K: 0.97 mg

BCAA’s
Isoleucine: 0.05 g
Leucine: 0.09 g
Valine: 0.06 g

Source: cronometer.com