EGG NOG - you want it, right? Now you get it raw!

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Here are some of my " nut nog " recipes from my blog

(http://prettysmartrawfoodideas.wordpress.com ). Read through them and

pick the one that sounds best to you (I usually go for the easiest

recipes, if truth be told.)

 

Here are two " nut nog " recipes. Enjoy.

 

NOT EGG NOG

2 C almond milk

1 C macadamia nuts

1/2 C raw honey

1 T cinnamon

1 t nutmeg

1/4 t turmeric

1 vanilla bean

1 banana

 

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender/VitaMix until smooth.

 

in case you need an almond milk recipe:

 

Almond Milk

makes 2 C

1 C almonds, soaked 8 hours or overnight.

2-1/2 C water

3 dates, pitted

1/2 t. vanilla extract

1 T almond or flax oil (optional)

 

* In a high speed blender or VitaaMix, process almonds, dates, vanilla

extract, and water

until smooth.

* Pour almond blend through a nut bag, nylon sprout bag, or fine-mesh

strainer into

into a 1/2 gallon container or bowl.

* Stir the remaining pulp in the bag with a spatula, and press pulp

to extract all almond milk possible. (reserve pulp for other recipes)

* For creamy texture, add 1 T almond or flax oil (optional)

* Refrigerate almond milk in a closed container. Shake well before

using.

 

ALMOND NOG

makes 2 servings

 

1 C almonds, soaked

3 C water

2 bananas

2 T agave nectar

1 t alcohol free vanilla

1 t nutmeg

 

* Combine almonds and water in a VitaMix or high powered blender and

process until smooth.

* Strain almond milk through a nut bag, cheesecloth, or a fine mesh

strainer.

* Return almond milk to blender, add remaining ingredients and process

to smooth.

 

To serve, sprinkle on nutmeg.

 

Yummm!