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VEGAN EGGNOG Recipe mindful eating Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean it’s too late to indulge in a little homemade eggnog. Eggnog is delicious anytime of year, but for some reason it tastes especially good during the cold winter months. We’ve created this recipe as vegan; dairy-free and egg-free. You may substitute dairy milk if you’re so inclined. Serves 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 - 10.5 oz. packages soft, silken tofu 16 oz. vanilla soy or almond milk 1 1/4 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup turbinado (raw) sugar (or 1/2 cup liquid sweetener) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground or fresh grated nutmeg Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients, except nutmeg, in a blender or food processor on medium 2. Blend until smooth 3. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg 4. Add a cinnamon stick to each glass 5. Add ice if you like it colder or thicker Optional: Add 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves to mixture and blend thoroughly Mix 1/2 to 1 cup of rum to give your eggnog some zing! Enjoy! Health, Happiness & Hope Can Be Yours Say “YES” to Yourself! www.lucindashair.com ABCEVDNLM 08-Nov-2012 08:51 Winter 2014 THE PINK PAPER 15