JessReplanted Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) So, I grew up in MA, and during the holiday season I was able to buy many varieties of eggnog - including "Low Fat" and even "Fat Free" eggnog. It was wonderful! Here, in Western PA, there are about 3 different brands of eggnog, and they are all FULL fat. :tongue_smilie: yuck. So, I was just wondering if they still sell low-fat, or fat-free eggnog in other places around the world? Edited December 15, 2011 by JessReplanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Um, I don't really notice that particular aspect. The only eggnog I have bought this year has been the Jack Daniels Vanilla Spice Eggnog. Yum. I told my mom about it and she has been using it as coffee creamer ever since. I couldn't answer the poll. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've never paid much attention. And now that you mention is, what is eggnog? I've always thought booze, raw eggs and milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I never *buy* eggnog! It's great homemade though. You can adjust the fat content yourself by using Egg Beaters and/or skim/lowfat milk. http://www.eggnogrecipe.net/easy-eggnog-recipe.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I don't know that I've seen fat-free here, but I have seen low-fat and full fat varieties. Also, "pumpkin spice", something about cookies, and some other specialty eggnog variation I can't remember off the top of my head (the pumpkin spice was yummy). And soy and rice milk versions. And I totally "get" the obsession. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Fat-free or low-fat egg nog....really? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've seen it low fat, I'm sure. The idea of fat free is a little weird to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hatchland Dairy makes the BEST eggnog. And it's full fat. But it's eggnog - it's not like I'm drinking a whole gallon myself. It's a treat for a week or two. I wouldn't buy a low-fat version. Blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Fat-free or low-fat egg nog....really? Why? Oh, it's sweet and yummy! :w00t: And, you can drink a whole glass of it without feeling like you need to lie down (or you are going to puke). ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 There is every variety of eggnog known to mankind in my local supermarket, including several degrees of fat, pumpkin, gingerbread, and sugar cookie flavors! (I think it's overkill.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oh, it's sweet and yummy! :w00t: And, you can drink a whole glass of it without feeling like you need to lie down (or you are going to puke). ;) Have you read the ingredients though? Fat-free and low-fat things usually have tons of fillers and a LOT more sugar than the regular varieties. FWIW I'll only drink the full-fat version. We occasionally stretch it out/make it less filling by adding in some whole milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've never paid much attention. And now that you mention is, what is eggnog? I've always thought booze, raw eggs and milk. Cream, actually, and nutmeg too. Not a big fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 If I'm taking the plunge and having nog, I want ALL the fat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Cream, actually, and nutmeg too. Not a big fan. We have ours sans booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 We have ours sans booze. I've never had the boozed kind myself. My grandma used to make one that involved cooking the eggs somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've never had the boozed kind myself. My grandma used to make one that involved cooking the eggs somehow. Not THAT I've never heard of. Do the eggs get cooked, then blended? Trying to figure this out. I'm sure it's much safer than having them raw like we do. (Actually, I don't let my kids have the homemade kind with raw eggs because I'm paranoid. But as for me--fill me another cup :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Trader Joes has full fat (yummy) and low fat (haven't tried it yet) varieties in stock. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've only seen full-fat nog 'round these parts. I usually mix mine, equal parts, with 2% milk. I don't like it to be so thick...and those calories saved means I can have another slice of pie, right?! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Not THAT I've never heard of. Do the eggs get cooked, then blended? Trying to figure this out. I'm sure it's much safer than having them raw like we do. (Actually, I don't let my kids have the homemade kind with raw eggs because I'm paranoid. But as for me--fill me another cup :D) You probably do them the way you would for custard - where they're whisked with the milk and other ingredients then brought together to a certain heat then cooled. It's not like blending scrambled eggs into a drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 They have fat-free and low fat at Publix here. They also sell Soy Eggnog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 You probably do them the way you would for custard - where they're whisked with the milk and other ingredients then brought together to a certain heat then cooled. It's not like blending scrambled eggs into a drink. That's what I was thinking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 The thought of low fat or fat free eggnog is absolutely absurd. :tongue_smilie:;) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 You probably do them the way you would for custard - where they're whisked with the milk and other ingredients then brought together to a certain heat then cooled. It's not like blending scrambled eggs into a drink. That was basically how she described it to me. Like this, maybe, from the Egg Board. http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes-and-more/recipes/classic-cooked-eggnog Alternatively, if you really love raw eggs (!) you can get pasturized eggs. They look exactly the same, I don't mean eggbeaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Around me, the stores sell all of the kinds in your poll: fat free, low fat, fat free :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Fat-free or low-fat egg nog....really? Why? Duh! To save your calories for the added booze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Duh! To save your calories for the added booze! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 There aren't that many calories in the booze though. :D Priorities. Booze calories take precedence over eggnog calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnlvr Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Sorry, it's EGG NOG. It is supposed to be high in fat. I just don't get the low/no fat thing. Same with butter. Low fat butter? What IS that? Ewwww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I think what makes most eggnog gross is the overly strong fakey nutmeg flavor. It tastes better when flavored with a lighter hand, then it tastes like a liquid custard not like the attack of the slimey nutmeg impostor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 We have it all here in TX. Even different flavors, and would you like it kid or adult friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 love eggnog......gotta watch the sugar now and have seen low fat/low sugar ones....recently found a "coffee creamer in eggnog" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 He gets the importance of eggnog! He was not even 2. Sorry it is so big I can't figure out how to resize it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I mainly see low-fat. Sometimes I will find a brand that is full-fat. Some of the children really like it but some do not. Usually a couple cartons are purchased during the year, and they sip on it. I like it fine, but I cannot drink too much of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The thought of low fat or fat free eggnog is absolutely absurd. :tongue_smilie:;) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 We have all kinds here including chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Fat-free or low-fat egg nog....really? Why? It eases the guilt over the gallons upon gallons of the stuff that I consume during the holiday season. :D (Although frankly I frequently just get the full fat kind. If I'm gonna indulge I'm gonna do it right, baby!) We have ours sans booze. Same here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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