Eggnog Is Underrated and These Recipes Will Prove It

I am in the camp of eggnog lovers, in case you couldn’t tell. Eggnog is a superior drink that deserves a shelf-life longer than the holiday season. Unfortunately, I’ll have to settle and take advantage of the delicious drink now. In my own effort to justify stocking the house with gallons of eggnog each year, I’ve looked for more ways to enjoy the drink. Here are just a few recipes that prove eggnog’s versatility.

Cinnamon Eggnog Oatmeal

This is a really simple way to add the eggnog taste to your routine. Spice up your hearty oatmeal with eggnog, cinnamon, bananas, and any other toppings you desire. I know starting my day with a splash of eggnog perks me up.

Eggnog French Toast

Another easy way to add the eggnog flavor to your meal. Get a kick of eggnog in the morning with your fluffy French toast. This is the breakfast of my dreams. 

Eggnog Crepes

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This recipe keeps the preparation simple with the use of a blender. Just mix the flour, eggs, butter, eggnog, milk, and sugar in there and you have the batter ready. These light eggnog crepes can be served with any assortment of toppings you choose.

Eggnog Syrup

If you don’t want to bake the eggnog right into your food, you can certainly make it a garnish. This syrup will be delicious on your pancakes, waffles, or basically anything else. It will truly take any dish to the next level, without being too overpowering for everyone in the household.

Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake

Incorporate eggnog into dinner and elevate your regular sweet potatoes. This recipe adds an abundance of flavor with pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Eggnog Truffles

This recipe calls for just three ingredients and is very easy to follow. With just some eggnog, vanilla sandwich cookies, and white chocolate, you can have a simple dessert to end the holidays. 

Mocha Eggnog

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Still interested in drinking eggnog? It doesn’t have to be plain. Make a small twist that will pack a big punch of flavor and serve as a sweet holiday treat. 

From one eggnog lover to another, I hope these recipes provide some inspiration and encouragement to keep the nog flowing for the whole day.