eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

[Slapshot]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

Hope I don't burst anyone's bubble here (including mine ), but I think the vanilla makes this non-induction friendly, right? Fitday's stats for vanilla extract seem way off for me, but I would think there are carbs in it (corn syrup?) Any experts have any ideas on this?

[momtomany1]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

vanilla, like cocoa, is legal in 'spice' amounts.

Some extracts do contain sugar, but you use such a small amount of extract, and the sugar is a small percentage of that, that it is bascially negligible.

[Slapshot]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

Gotcha - thanks. Some deeper digging showed 1g carb for 1 tsp, so not too bad. I was worried that the taste was primarily due to sweetening. I guess it's the alcohol. Anyway, 1tsp or less per day should be OK by me...(phew)...

[mitzimarie]

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Wow is all i can say it tastes amazing -- heres how i made it:
2 eggs
6 ice cubes
1/4 tspn cinnamon
2 tblspns heavy cream
1/2 tspn cocoa
1/2 tspn coffee
3/4 sachet stevia

i swear it tastes like a coffee frappucino...delicious !!! thanks!

So it doesn't have to be instant coffee... it can be just the regular kind? This variation sounds really, really good. I miss frappucino!

[mitzimarie]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

Hope I don't burst anyone's bubble here (including mine ), but I think the vanilla makes this non-induction friendly, right? Fitday's stats for vanilla extract seem way off for me, but I would think there are carbs in it (corn syrup?) Any experts have any ideas on this?

Slapshot, I found some sugar-free vanilla extract at netrition.com. Here is the link, in case you want to check it out. NOW Foods Vanilla Extract

[msanjelpie]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

MM - Does your package say how many calories or carbs are in your organic vanilla extract?

[whereami]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

So it doesn't have to be instant coffee... it can be just the regular kind? This variation sounds really, really good. I miss frappucino!

Hey Mitziemarie

i used instant coffee to tell you the truth I dont know if you can use anything else.

[Slapshot]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

Slapshot, I found some sugar-free vanilla extract at netrition.com. Here is the link, in case you want to check it out. NOW Foods Vanilla Extract

SWEET!

(ok, bad pun...)

Ordering some now. Thanks so much!

[momtomany1]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

Mitzi, why not freeze your leftover coffee or decaf in ice cube trays? then use them in your shake.

[mitzimarie]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

MM - Does your package say how many calories or carbs are in your organic vanilla extract?

I've copied and pasted this from the description on netrition.com:

Nutrition Facts
153-0133
NOW
Vanilla Extract, Organic
2 fl oz.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Dropperful= 0.8mL of Certified Organic Vanilla Extract (Vanilla Planifolia)
Servings Per Container: 75 Amount
Per Serving% Daily
Value**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.
Ingredients: Organic Grain Alcohol, Water and Organic Vanilla Pods.
Recommended Use: Ideal for baking and can be used to flavor your favorite beverages.If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact NOW at 1-888-NOW-FOOD

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My bottle says basically the same thing... it doesn't really breakdown the number the carbs. However, as shown above, there is no sugar in the ingredients.

On my regular vanilla extract, the ingredients are: A blend of water, alcohol (35% V/V), vanilla bean extractives, and sugar. It doesn't breakdown the carb count, either. But I do like the idea of the sugar-free extract, and the fact that it is organic. I don't do everything organic, by a long shot, but I like doing it when I can.

Thanks for the clarification on the coffee! I'm not a real cook by any stretch of the imagination, but I did used to bake a lot, and remember using instant coffee in cakes. I think I have some in my pantry, so I will definitely give it a try.

And what an interesting idea about the ice cubes! I'm going to try that, too.

Eggs - I've got to admit, that I'm still coming to terms with the thought of drinking eggs. LOL... I may just go ahead and get some eggbeaters (the whole egg kind, not the whites)... for some reason, the thought of those skeeves me out a little less.

You know, as long as I've been a member of this board, I haven't spent a lot of time in this forum. I need to come here more often! I appreciate everyone's replies.

[Slapshot]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

I may just go ahead and get some eggbeaters (the whole egg kind, not the whites)

I thought of that, too. But I wasn't able to find any pasteurized products which had the normal amount of fats in them. The ones I saw were all 0g fat.

[TGIFriday]

Re: eggnog shake for breakfast!!!

You could also whip your egg whites as in traditional egg nog and gently blend with the beaten egg yolks and cream. You could also add some fresh grated nutmeg to the top, or also a dash of rum flavoring, or a dash of davinci sugar free flavored (vanilla) syrup instead of splenda! Does this keep you from being hungry same as cooking the eggs? Sounds great!

[benj]

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OMG I had to register on this board purely because of this recipe.

Initial reaction was ewww but after read a few pages I had to give it a go.

Result - absolutely mind blowingly good. The hidden gem of the atkins diet. Pure genius.

Thank you so much!

[Elizellen]

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OMG I had to register on this board purely because of this recipe.

Great to have you join our international ADBB family and post on the forums

[rosewood513]

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I have my onw hens in my backyard so I do not worry about fresh. I take them warm from the coop and make my omelets every morning but I will try that eggnog sounds great maybe a touch of cocoa powder?
Thanks for posting that nice recipe.
Rosemarie