Jonathan mentioned that Oregon Chai has a soy Chai Nog on sale for the holidays for anyone who avoids dairy or is just a fan of chai in general. If you fall into the former category and prefer soy milks to dairy, there is another nog option available: Vitasoy's Holly Nog. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, the creamy holiday drink is a good stand-in for traditional eggnog. As an added bonus, it has only 120 calories per serving, a fraction of the dairy-based recipe.
If eggnog - or soy nog - isn't you're cup of tea, Vitasoy also has a new Peppermint Chocolate Soy drink out this year, which it touts as being delicious hot or cold, and an excellent choice for chocolate fans. It is low in fat and makes a great, seasonal creamer for coffee. Both drinks are dairy, lactose, cholesterol and gluten-free and both are USDA certified organic.
12-22-2006 @11:05AM Meg said... Silk brand also carries a wonderful "nog" for us lactose intolerant around Christmas. It's a very good substitute, especially with a shot of Jack.
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12-22-2006 @2:50PM Devi said... I saw these in Whole Foods the other day and was tempted, but afraid. I'd love to read some reviews on these.
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12-22-2006 @4:20PM Vic said... Devi,
Don't be afraid. They're delicious, especially the Peppermint Chocolate.
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12-23-2006 @7:49AM Eric said... Surprisingly tasty - the mint covers up that awful lawn-like or beany note I pick up in every soy beverage I've ever tasted. This was good - I willingly had seconds, and that's completely a first for any soy-based fluid that doesn't involve shoyu or tamari. ;0)
Eric
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