Archive for January 12th, 2010

Is Eggnog Fattening?

Gosh, eggnog is really SOOOOO good. I haven’t had it in a few years, but I remember the first time I ever had it (the non alcoholic kind) at my aunt and uncle’s house at Christmas time, and I remember thinking that it was one of the most scrumptious things I had ever tasted. Even at that ripe young age of probably ten years old or so, I thought eggnog was the bee’s knees.  Usually you think that stuff that tastes wonderful as an adult is gross as a kid, but not this, it was divine, even as a kid.

But is eggnog fattening, and what is it made of that makes it so bad for you if it is? Well, eggnog is pretty fattening if it is made the way it is supposed to be, without reducing the fat by using lower fat ingredients. Which you can do by the way, but it doesn’t taste nearly as good as the full fat stuff, trust me!

Oh boy, yes, eggnog is quite the “heart attack in a glass” to be morbid. It contains eggs, milk, heavy cream, bourbon in the alcoholic version, brandy as well, and sugar – lots of sugar, fat and salt – and liquor to top it off – oh my!  Quite the recipe for weight gain, but nonetheless a wonderful, traditional Christmas little slice of heaven if you ask me. 

There are of course many variations of the eggnog drink, however, this is the most basic one that has been out there for a while.  The eggs, cream and milk make a lovely, thick, creamy and very tasty concoction that is a holiday favorite that is definitely something you can write home about with it’s stiff, creamy texture.  I’ve actually had coffee drinks made this way and they are also divine, if not calorie laden and ridiculously rich. 

But, the holidays are for fattening up, right? As long as it’s only five pounds or so, then you can take it off right away, and it’s all fun and games!