Eggnog Dough Balls (Raw, Dairy Free, Plant-Based)

Eggnog Dough Balls (Raw, Dairy Free, Plant-Based)

Eggnog Dough Balls are soft, creamy and the perfect healthy treat for the holiday season! These delicious bites are free of dairy, gluten, grains + raw, plant-based & paleo!

According to some of my taste testers, these yummy bites taste like eggnog flavoured Timbits! So, you’re in luck because Timbits have never been this healthy — and packed with quality ingredients that will leave your body feeling good and satisfied.

These no-bake balls are real easy to whip up in one bowl or you can use a food processor to make things even easier. After preparing the batter, freeze it for roughly 15-minutes (this helps to make the batter less sticky) and then roll into bite-sized balls. Refrigerate or freeze these these soft, creamy & raw dough balls–and enjoy when you’re craving an eggnog flavoured treat!

Pair these Eggnog Dough Balls with my Dairy Free Eggnog Latte. It’s a match made in eggnog heaven!

If you end up making this healthy treat over the holidays, leave me a comment below and let me know how they turned out for you. Enjoy!

Eggnog Dough Balls

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Eggnog Dough Balls

Eggnog Dough Balls

These Eggnog Dough Balls are soft, creamy and the perfect healthy treat for the holiday season! These delicious bites are free of dairy, gluten, grains + raw, plant-based & paleo!
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Freeze Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 20 balls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut palm sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 cup raw coconut oil, melted & cooled
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dairy free eggnog, I used So Delicious Coconut Holiday Nog
  • 1 tbsp coconut palm sugar, for coating

Instructions
 

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Pour coconut oil and maple syrup into the dry mixture and mix well.
  • Add the eggnog until a thick batter is formed. If the batter is too runny, add a teaspoon more coconut flour at a time until batter thickens.
  • Place batter in freezer for roughly 15-minutes to firm up. This will make the batter less sticky so you can form balls easily.
  • Scoop a teaspoon of dough and form into a small ball. You can roll the balls in the extra coconut palm sugar to coat then place in large shallow tupperware, dish or tray.
  • Store balls in the fridge for up to 2-weeks.

Notes

Steps 1-3 can be done using a food processor, if you have one. 
Keyword almond flour, christmas, coconut flour, dough balls, gluten free, grain free, holidays, raw
Eggnog Smoothie (Dairy & Egg Free, Paleo)

Eggnog Smoothie (Dairy & Egg Free, Paleo)

This Eggnog Smoothie is bursting with holiday flavour! It’s creamy & delicious just like eggnog, but without the refined sugar, dairy and other problematic ingredients. Not only is it void of unhealthy ingredients, but it’s packed with healthy ones, like greens, dates, avocado, high-quality protein & more!

How would you like to indulge in holiday flavours like eggnog, candy cane, gingerbread, roasted chestnut and peppermint mocha without worrying about your waistline expanding over the holidays?

Cravings for holiday goodies tend to hit hard given that temptation is all around.

You might be asking – “Jen, how the heck do you stay on track during the holiday season?!”

My approach is simple – I satisfy my cravings instead of attempting to beat them.

The trick here is finding ways to replace unhealthy, sugar-loaded options with healthy alternatives that leave you not only satisfied but healthier (mentally, emotionally and physically).

I’m always experimenting with different recipes that allow me to enjoy delicious and familiar flavours while still staying on track with my health and weight.

My dessert-inspired smoothies have allowed me (and so many others) to enjoy mouthwatering meals that not only leave you feeling satisfied and healthy, but help kick cravings too.

So, if you’re looking for healthy & delicious holiday smoothies like Eggnog, Candy Cane, Gingerbread, Roasted Chestnut, Peppermint Mocha, Ferrero Rocher and more, grab my smoothie e-book HERE!

AND just in case you need some convincing, give my eggnog smoothie a try.

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Eggnog Smoothie

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Eggnog Smoothie

Eggnog Smoothie

This Eggnog Smoothie is bursting with holiday flavour! It's creamy & delicious just like eggnog, but without the refined sugar, dairy and other problematic ingredients. Not only is it void of unhealthy ingredients, but it's packed with healthy ones, like greens, dates, avocado, high-quality protein & more!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine: Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup frozen greens, spinach, kale, broccoli
  • 2-3 dates
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 scoop PurePaleo Protein, vanilla, or another gut friendly protein powder*
  • 1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup almond or coconut milk, unsweetened*

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients using a high-powered blender.
  • Pour into your favourite smoothie cup and enjoy!

Notes

Keyword avocado, christmas, dates, holidays, protein powder, purepaleo protein, smoothies, vegetables
Dairy Free Eggnog Latte (Low-Carb, Paleo)

Dairy Free Eggnog Latte (Low-Carb, Paleo)

Eggnog’s warm and festive flavours coupled with its rich and creamy texture makes it the perfect drink on its own–or even better, when combined with coffee to make this Dairy Free Eggnog Latte!

Some notes on making Dairy Free Eggnog Latte

  • The egg yolk is not necessary for taste, but it does create a creamier texture which is important if you’re using watered down carton nut milks. If using canned full fat coconut milk or other high fat nut milk, then the egg yolk is less important.
  • If you want a frothy latte and don’t have an espresso machine with a steam wand, you can use a blender, immersion stick or other frothing tool instead. Blend/froth warmed eggnog then pour into the espresso OR blend/froth eggnog and espresso together.
  • If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can make this latte with 1/2 a cup of strong brewed coffee instead.
  • Even if you don’t like eggnog, you just might enjoy this eggnog latte. The BF is proof of this. He hates eggnog, but he’s a coffee snob and enjoyed the combination of flavours in this recipe. BIG win for our Sunday latte experiment!

Dairy Free Eggnog Latte

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Dairy Free Eggnog Latte

Dairy Free Eggnog Latte

Eggnog's warm and festive flavours coupled with its rich and creamy texture makes it the perfect drink on its own--or even better, when combined with coffee to make this Dairy Free Eggnog Latte!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Hot Drinks
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup coconut milk , or other nut milk
  • 1-2 tsp. maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1-2 shots espresso
  • 1 pastured egg yolk, optional (see notes above)

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, warm nut milk, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg over medium-low for roughly 5-minutes, stirring occasionally. You can also use a steam wand on an espresso machine to warm and froth ingredients at the same time.
  • If using an egg yolk: In a separate bowl, whip the egg yolk until frothy. Add a few teaspoons of the warm nut milk to the egg yolk (this will ensure you don't end up with scrambled eggs), then pour the egg mixture into the warm nut milk and continue to heat for a couple minutes.
  • Froth the milk mixture/eggnog with a blender, immersion stick or other tool, if desired.
  • Brew espresso then combine the eggnog with the espresso.
  • Feel free to top with whipped coconut cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Keyword almond milk, christmas, coconut milk, coffee, espresso, holidays