Keto Eggnog Bread Pudding is a warm, cozy holiday breakfast made with keto bread, sugar-free eggnog, eggs, and spices for a soft, custardy texture. This festive low-carb breakfast bake is easy to prepare, full of Christmas flavor, and perfect for holiday mornings or sweet weekend brunch.

About This Recipe

If you’ve ever wanted a holiday breakfast that feels rich, custardy, and deeply comforting without leaving you weighed down by sugar and carbs, this keto eggnog bread pudding delivers everything you love about Christmas morning in a warm, spoonable bake. It takes the classic idea of soaking bread in a creamy, spiced custard and transforms it into a keto-friendly version that tastes just as indulgent as the original. The sugar-free eggnog infuses every bite with cinnamon, nutmeg, and that signature holiday warmth, while the bread softens into a rich, pudding-like texture with golden baked edges. It’s the kind of dish that fills the whole kitchen with the smell of Christmas spices and makes you feel like you’re starting the day with something truly special.

Traditional bread pudding relies heavily on brioche, sugar, and sweet cream, but this version recreates the same nostalgic flavor with ingredients that stay fully aligned with a keto lifestyle. The keto bread absorbs the custard beautifully without getting mushy, and the combination of eggnog, eggs, and spices bakes into a silky, cohesive texture that feels both cozy and luxurious. Monk fruit sweetener replaces sugar while still giving the top that faint caramelized look as it bakes, and a dusting of powdered sweetener after it comes out of the oven makes it feel bakery-fresh. Despite being simple to put together, it tastes like something you’d serve at a holiday brunch buffet or a family Christmas gathering — warm, festive, and comforting in every bite.

What makes this keto eggnog bread pudding especially wonderful is how effortless and flexible it is for real-life holiday mornings. You can assemble it the night before and bake it fresh when you wake up, or you can make it in the morning and still have it on the table in under an hour. It reheats exceptionally well, staying soft and custardy without drying out, and you can serve it plain, with whipped cream, or with a drizzle of sugar-free syrup depending on how indulgent you want it. It captures the essence of holiday baking — warm spices, creamy textures, and nostalgic flavors — while being easy, reliable, and perfectly suited for low-carb eating. This is the kind of breakfast that becomes a December tradition because it feels festive, comforting, and utterly satisfying without any guilt.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Warm, spiced, cozy holiday breakfast
Custardy interior + golden baked edges
Uses sugar-free eggnog for classic Christmas flavor
Great make-ahead option
Keto, low-carb, gluten-free
Perfect for Christmas morning or winter brunch

Ingredients

6 cups cubed keto bread
1 1/2 cups sugar-free eggnog
4 large eggs
1/3 cup granular monk fruit sweetener
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Optional Topping

Powdered monk fruit sweetener
Whipped cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish.
Add keto bread cubes to the dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggnog, eggs, sweetener, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
Press gently to help the bread absorb the custard.
Let sit 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
Dust with powdered sweetener and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 290
Fat: 24 g
Net Carbs: 4 g
Protein: 10 g

FAQ

Can I substitute regular eggnog?
No — it will be too high in sugar. Use sugar-free.
Can I prep this ahead?
Yes, assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze individual portions for quick breakfasts.
Can I use coconut milk instead of eggnog?
Yes — add extra cinnamon + nutmeg for flavor.

Variations & Substitutions

Add sugar-free chocolate chips for an indulgent version.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Add orange zest for a holiday twist.
Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with powdered sweetener, whipped cream, or a drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup.

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