Hot Pumpkin Nog

Being that I am dairy free I have been been craving a yummy egg nog the last few holiday seasons... I am still looking for that, but this recipe sure hit the "nog" craving with the added pumpkin (of which I am pretty much the only one in my family that likes pumpkin).

Ingredients:

2 eggs

2 T Coconut Oil (Organic extra virgin)

2 T Honey (I used organic raw honey)

1/4 tsp salt (I use Himalayan)

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (I use Trader Joe’s)

1/2 cup pumpkin (I used canned organic)

 2 cups hot coconut milk (I steamed mine)

Ground Nutmeg (optional)

Put all ingredients into blender in order shown then blend.

Pour into a mug and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Enjoy!

It's yummy cold too!!!

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (Semi-Dairy Free)

This drink is not dairy free, but if you leave off the whipped cream and caramel sauce, it makes for a good cup of dairy free hot chocolate.  I have come across some dairy free caramel recipes and when I get a chance to try them, I will add them here.  I also have some ideas on a dairy free whipped cream that I hope to test out soon too.

·                                 1 ¾  cup coconut milk

·                                 ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

·                                 1 tablespoon honey

·                                 Whipped cream (see recipe below)

·                                 Caramel Sauce (Trader Joe’s)

·                                 Sea Salt

1.                              In a saucepan bring coconut milk to a boil

2.                              Stir in chocolate chips and honey, mixing until melted

3.                              Pour into mugs

4.                              Scoop on a spoonful or two of whipped cream (recipe below) (not dairy free)

5.                              Drizzle caramel

6.                              Sprinkle a little sea salt on top

7.                              Serve

Serves 2

Whipped Cream

·                                 1  cup heavy cream

·                                 1 tsp vanilla (or more to your taste)

·                                 1 tablespoon honey (or more to your taste)

        Whip until thick and fluffy