Karla’s Lo-Cal Ginger Coquito
November 30, 2013
Coquito = Puerto Rican Egg Nog. A Borinquen Christmas staple. Although ridiculously delicious, it tends to be high in caloric value causing ‘Puerto Rican BOOTY’… unfortunately NOT quiiiiite as pretty as J Lo’s. I’m no Rachel Ray but to trim some of that extra fat, I created a recipe with a few swaps that your thighs and a$$ will thank you later for.
FOR HEATED MILK MIXTURE-
12 oz SILK COCONUT – VANILLA MILK ( or any low cal brand you prefer)
12 oz LOW-FAT 2% EVAPORATED MILK
CINNAMON STICKS
1 1.5 – 2 INCH PIECE OF FRESH GINGER.. CUT INTO SMALL CUBES
5 WHOLE CLOVES
BRING TO BOIL. LET SIT FOR 10 MINS. DRAIN
ADD TO BLENDER ALONG WITH 4 EGG YOLKS
15 OZ OF FAT FREE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
1 TBSP OF GROUND CINNAMON
1 TBSP OF NUTMEG (My family are not all Nutmeg fans, so I chose to exclude it)
2 CAPFULS OR APPROX 1 TSP OF VANILLA EXTRACT
4 EGG YOLKS ( For an even more lo-cal touch swap with egg substitute. I personally am grossed out by that stuff, but if you like it.. feel free!)
1.5 CUPS OF LIGHT RUM *insert a ‘BAAAMMMMMM!!’*
From our Family to yours: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! XOXO