Here's a tasty eggnog latte recipe that’s better and healthier than the Starbucks eggnog latte recipe. And it's so easy to make a latte at home even without an espresso maker!
I have to admit that I used to love my occasional trips to Starbucks. It was such a treat to have a tasty latte prepared just for me.
However, the frequency of these decreased over the years and now they simply don’t exist anymore. Why? Well…
- first of all, because I embraced a clean eating lifestyle. Clean eating and Starbucks are not compatible.
- second of all, because my once-beloved “treat” turned into an expensive habit routine.
I started thinking… what if I make healthy lattes at home?
Then, I thought about what actually goes into a latte and, suddenly, it didn’t seem so difficult to try it out at home without an espresso machine. So, I gave it a shot (ha — pun totally intended!) and… I learned how to make a latte. It was phenomenal!
Thanks to my handy-dandy Stick Blender, this is all a breeze. Man, I love that thing!
But, it’s also totally possible to make using just a mason jar and lid. Seriously, is there anything mason jars can’t do? Once I learned how to make a latte, I’ve made homemade Eggnog Lattes, My Go-To Vanilla Latte Recipe, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Chai Lattes and Mocha Lattes (*eh hem* all my favorites from Starbucks, in case you were wondering).
Truthfully, these actually rival the best lattes I’ve had at Starbucks. Plus, they cost just a fraction of the price. And they are so much healthier and good for you. Um…that’s a HUGE difference!
So, here you go! Try out this eggnog latte recipe. It is so simple and so delicious (and so darn cheap). Plus healthy and nutritious. I hope you (and your wallet) like it as much as Dustin and I do.
HOW TO MAKE EGGNOG LATTE
Making homemade eggnog latte is incredibly easy if you follow my eggnog latte recipe. But if you’re curious about the steps, here they are:
- first, start by making eggnog. I’ll highlight the steps for how to make eggnog in a minute.
- then make espresso or strongly-brewed coffee;
- to make eggnog latte, combine the hot coffee with the homemade eggnog and some nutmeg in a blender;
- blend until frothy (if you don’t have a blender you can mix the coffee and eggnog in a sealed mason jar by shaking it vigorously);
- transfer to a festive mug (it doesn’t have to be festive but it’s a nice touch);
- garnish with nutmeg;
- serve hot.
WHAT IS EGGNOG?
Wait… I forgot that not everybody knows what is eggnog. If you were wondering what I was talking about, eggnog is a well-loved beverage in North America, particularly in the US and Canada.
Eggnog is also known as milk punch made with eggs. That might give you an idea about the texture and sweet taste. Also, if you asked the internet “what is eggnog” and it told you it’s an alcoholic beverage, that’s correct. Traditionally, it is. However, I like to make non-alcoholic eggnog so my kids can enjoy it.
And I like my eggnog coffee non-alcoholic too.
HOW TO MAKE EGGNOG
To make a healthy eggnog-flavored coffee, you have to learn how to make light eggnog. Eggnog can be purchased from the grocery store but we all know that’s never the healthiest option. Making it at home is, so here’s how to do it:
- combine milk, egg yolks, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a blender and blend until smooth;
- transfer the mixture from the blender to a saucepan;
- add cloves;
- cook the eggnog until it thickens;
- add vanilla extract;
- use a fine mesh strainer to remove cloves;
For detailed steps and recipe notes, check out my non-alcoholic eggnog recipe. And, for a healthy hot drink, check out my hot apple cider recipe.
As I said, I don’t follow the traditional eggnog recipe because I like my eggnog healthy and non-alcoholic. Also, I like to cook the eggs not use them raw as the traditional recipe requires for safety reasons.
Now that you know how to make eggnog, you can make an eggnog latte any time you want. But you can also enjoy it on its own. It’s YUMMY. Or you can make eggnog ice cream. Also YUMMY.
HOMEMADE VS. STARBUCKS EGGNOG LATTES
If you’re not convinced that making eggnog latte at home is the way to go, let’s discuss the Starbucks eggnog latte for a minute.
Starbucks eggnog latte ingredients:
- eggnog;
- milk;
- espresso;
- nutmeg.
It doesn’t sound that scary. I agree. But you have to remember the eggnog used in Starbucks eggnog latte has tons of sugar and artificial flavors. Still, don’t believe me? Well, a grande Starbucks eggnog latte is 480 kcal. WOOT! Yes, that’s an entire meal for most people. Now that’s scary. And if you are a venti type of person, we’re talking about 630 kcal.
So yeah, homemade eggnog latte is definitely the way to go. I know not all eggnog latte recipes are the same but you can count on mine. Let’s see the eggnog latte ingredients I use:
- eggnog;
- coffee
- nutmeg.
I already listed the eggnog ingredients for you and you already know they are clean and nutritious. That means you also know you can use it as an eggnog coffee creamer without feeling guilty.
3 MORE HEALTHY COFFEE RECIPES
After all this eggnog and coffee conversation, I feel like we have to chat a little longer about coffee. Because I like it a lot and I’m pretty sure you like it too. And, while on a regular basis I just enjoy my coffee with a few drops of maple syrup and a little bit of coconut milk, sometimes I want my coffee drinks to be special. So let’s take a look at 3 more healthy coffee recipes, shall we?
HEALTHY COFFEE SMOOTHIE RECIPE
I’ll start with a Healthy Coffee Smoothie Recipe. This is breakfast and coffee in one drink. Amazing for busy mornings, right?
And another great thing about this Coffee Smoothie is that you can make it in 5 minutes. And it’s obviously healthy.
HOMEMADE HEALTHY PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE RECIPE
If you got excited when I mentioned my Pumpkin Spice Latter at the beginning of this post, there you go – my Homemade Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe.
Homemade Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte has all the amazing pumpkin spice flavors but without the sugar and unhealthy ingredients found in Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte. Amazeballs.
HOMEMADE COFFEE CREAMER
I have to admit that no matter how much I love my flavored lattes, I don’t always have time for them. That’s why I keep Homemade Coffee Creamer in my fridge.
Don’t worry, this is not the regular coffee creamer filled with sugar and chemicals. It’s healthy. And easy to make with only 5 ingredients.
Homemade Eggnog Latte Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- blender
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Ingredients
For the Eggnog:
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 6 egg yolks
- ⅔ cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for topping
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Eggnog Latte:
- 2 cups strongly-brewed coffee or espresso, hot (Try the best 100% organic coffee beans here!)
- 1 ½ cups eggnog (see recipe above)
- ground nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- In a kitchen blender, add egg yolks, unsweetened almond milk, raw honey, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon, and then blend for a minute or so until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a sauce pan or deep pot, add the whole cloves, and heat over medium heat.
- Cook the eggnog for about 10-15 minutes until it starts to thicken and slowly cook the eggs. It will be frothy at first. We want the mixture to get hot, but not simmer or boil. If it gets close to boiling, you can whisk vigorously and temporarily remove from the heat.
- Once the eggnog has thickened, turn off the heat, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove the cloves, then pour into an airtight container and place in the fridge to chill for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
- To make the eggnog latte, combine hot brewed strong coffee, the homemade eggnog, and some nutmeg in a blender and blend until frothy. You can also use a sealed mason jar and shake vigorously with your hands or an immersion blender in the pot.
- Transfer to your favorite mug and serve hot, garnished with nutmeg.
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Michael K
Hi there Lacey, when I get home I'll try that later today as I am craving it! Question though, if I wanted to make it an Iced Eggnogg latte, which is fantastic by the way, which steps exactly would be different?
Lacey Baier
You'd just need to refrigerate the eggnog until it's chilled, then combine everything (chilled coffee as well), and then pour over ice. Yum!
CC
Lacey, YES!!! It's definitely May and I was definitely craving an Eggnog Latte - I used your eggnog recipe and feel relieved that I was able to duplicate and avoided the chemical crap I was about to order online. So good. Grateful I discovered your blog - All the best! 🙂
Lacey Baier
YES! Love it 🙂 Eggnog for all 😉
Lola
Hi Lacey, thank you for the recipe! Made the eggnog part today and it is delicious. I was wondering, is this recipe easily doubled (ie. since this a single serving, could I simply double the milk and eggnog, etc.)? If so, would I need to double the time used to blend/shake and microwave the mixture?
Lacey Baier
When I double the recipe, I usually make the servings individually so I do the microwave piece separately for two. But, it would work all together, if you have a large enough microwave safe container 🙂 Enjoy!
Lauren
Great recipe! I too had troubles with getting a nice frothy foam. I don't have a hand blender, so went with the "shake vigorously" approach. Regardless of lack of foam, this was delicious! Not very time-consuming and a whole lot less expensive than the coffee shop!!
Many thanks!
Lacey Baier
Yay, so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the immersion blender definitely makes the foaming a lot easier - I agree.
Angel
Thanks for sharing! You have great videos!
Lacey Baier
Thank you, Angel 🙂 So glad you enjoy the videos!
Tony Nguyen
This look great!
Lacey Baier
Thanks, Tony! It tastes even better than it looks 🙂
Noel
Loved this recipe! I used the same proportions, but to make my foam heated the milk in a saucepan and used an aerolatte (which is wonderful to have on hand!). Next time, I will cut out all the sugar as I felt it was too sweet with it. Definitely a keeper.
Lacey Baier
Good to know! I'm happy to hear it turned out well with the aerolatte - I will look into those 😉
Maureen
I just made this eggnog latte in my Vitamix. I put all the ingredients (including the nutmeg) in the container and it turned out perfect, with lots of froth. This is the best homemade eggnog latte I have ever made. Thank you so much!
Lacey Baier
Awesome! I'm happy to hear it turned out well, Maureen. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Patricia
Do you think this recipe could be made using a milk frothed, if one happened to have one? Would you heat the milk mixture first then froth?
Patricia
Sorry *frother...
Lacey Baier
Hi Patricia. Yes, you could totally use a milk frother. And, yes, heat up the milk first so it's ready to go once frothed. 🙂
Patricia
Thank you so much! Can't wait to try it!
Lacey Baier
You're very welcome, Patricia! Enjoy!!
Laurie
I tried your eggnog latte. Worked perfectly. I am sipping it now. Will be sharing your site with my friends.
Lacey Baier
YES! LOVE IT! 🙂 And thanks for sharing with your friends, too!
Kealey Schafer
Thanks so much for this, I am a Starbucks junkie and have needed to cut back. This is better than the eggnog latte at Starbucks and I'm no longer spending $5 a day for it. This is so exciting haha I can't wait to try some new ones! Please post your other home made latte recipes. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
K
Lacey Baier
Yes! I'm so glad you feel the same way as me 😉
Penney
Can you post how you make the pumpkin spice latte? I really shouldn't be spending nearly $5 for a tall latte 🙂 I have a relatively cheap espresso machine (a Mr. Coffee) and it does the job. I don't use the frother attachment, because it is a pain in the butt! I heat my milk in the microwave and whip it with an Aerolatte.
Lacey Baier
Hi Penney! I'd LOVE to share a Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe. I'm actually planning to do so really soon 🙂 I'm totally there with you on trying to cut down on latte bills 🙂
Phyllis Warme
I am waiting too because I made the eggnog one this morning before work and I am stoked!!
Phyllis Warme
ps The jar and funnel are at the dollar store.
Lacey Baier
Ooh, thanks for sharing!
Lacey Baier
Yay! Okay - I'll get pics of the recipe as soon as I can 🙂
Pam
This looks so yummy Lacey!!
I also have to make that beef stew from the last post!! We love a great stew and thanks for
the video!
Pam 🙂
Lacey Baier
Thanks, Pam! I'm so glad you enjoy the video and I hope you guys love the stew, too! 🙂
phill
What eggnog do you use?
Lacey Baier
I have used store-bought eggnog, but I prefer to use my own eggnog recipe which you can find at https://www.asweetpeachef.com/non-alcoholic-eggnog/ 🙂
Melissa
Tried this today. Tasted just like the real thing. I had a hard time getting enough foam on mine with the stick blender but then my sons with protein powder in it foamed like crazy!It was very good, thanks!
Lacey Baier
Glad you enjoyed it, Melissa. If you have trouble getting enough foam, try repeating the microwave and blend steps an additional time - that has worked for me in the past.