Low Fat Eggnog Recipe: The Impossible Question!

Joe & Cheryl's Impossible Question dealt with eggnog today. Traditionally, eggnog is a high calorie, high fat treat for the holidays. Many of us avoid it though, because it such a guilty pleasure. Here's an idea of how to have your eggnog and still stay slim!

Impossible Question: 29% of people will enjoy this during the holidays. What is it?

Answer: Eggnog

About.com has a lowfat eggnog recipe with 272 calories and 2.9 grams of fat. 

What you will need:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 4 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups fat free milk
• 1 1/2 cups fat free half-and-half
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup rum or brandy (optional)
• freshly grated nutmeg to garnish

Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add egg and egg whites, and beat with a mixer for 3-4 minutes.

Gently heat fat free milk in a large saucepan. Gradually stir egg mixture into the hot milk. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.