EGGNOG: It always makes it seem like Christmas to me!

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.

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