Holiday Eggnog Bread with Almonds

Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Sarah Leadon

This holiday eggnog bread with almonds is the perfect holiday bread. You get to use up leftover eggnog and create a moist bread with crunchy almonds and a sweet glaze on top.

It is light and fluffy with the perfect amount of eggnog flavor. Trust me, one slice won’t be enough. Everyone will be coming back for more and more eggnog bread once they taste this delicious bread.  

Ingredients

These are the ingredients you need to make this easy holiday eggnog bread recipe.

• Gluten-Free Flour. This seggnog bread recipe uses a combination of gluten-free flours. Gluten-free all-purpose flour provides structure and helps the loaf hold its shape. Almond flour, which gives the bread a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. Oat flour gives the bread a lighter, fluffier texture. It also has some starch, which can keep the texture of the eggnog bread from becoming so crumbly.
• Eggnog. Eggnog adds a rich flavor to the bread. It adds moisture, while the warm notes of nutmeg make each slice taste festive and cozy.
• Eggs. Eggs are a binder. They help hold the ingredients together and give the bread structure. They also add richness, giving the bread a tender crumb and golden color.
• Sliced Almonds: Adds a delicate crunch and nutty aroma.

Tips For Making Eggnog Bread

Use room temperature ingredients. They blend together better, creating a smooth batter.

Use regular eggnog. You may want to use low-fat eggnog, but it just doesn’t give the bread the same level of moisture and richness that full-fat eggnog does.

Let the eggnog bread cool completely before you cut it. It will crumble if you try to cut it right away.

Storage Instructions

You can store leftover eggnog bread in an airtight container. The bread will last at room temperature for 3 days.

You can also freeze the eggnog bread. But dont freeze it with the glaze. Wrap it with plastic wrap, then in a layer of foil, and freeze it for 3 months.

When you are ready to reheat the bread, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Let it come to room temperature before serving.

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Holiday Eggnog Bread with Almonds

Recipe by Sarah Leadon

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: Gluten-FreeDifficulty: Easy

Servings: 10

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10

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

257

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This holiday eggnog bread is a festive quick bread made with rich and creamy eggnog, gluten-free flour, and a touch of nutty almond flavor. Topped with sliced almonds, this eggnog loaf is moist, tender, and full of holiday cheer. It’s perfect for sharing with family or enjoying alongside a cozy mug of eggnog.

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Ingredients

• Bread:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup oat flour

• 3/4 cup almond flour

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt

• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 1⁄4 cups eggnog

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 ⁄2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

• Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 –4 tablespoons eggnog

Directions

• Bread:
• Set your oven to 350°F and let it preheat, then grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the gluten-free all-purpose flour, oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
• Whisk the eggnog, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs in another medium bowl until combined.
• Add the gluten-free flour mixture to the eggnog mixture and mix until combined.
• Pour the eggnog quick bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top of it. Bake the eggnog quick bread for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the quick bread comes out clean.
• Let the eggnog bread cool completely.
• Glaze:
• Whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and eggnog in a small bowl until a thick but pourable glaze forms.
• Drizzle the glaze over the eggnog bread and let it sit for 15 minutes until the bread absorbs the glaze.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 10
• Calories: 257kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 62mg
• Sodium: 1092mg
• Potassium: 32mg
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 5g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg
• Vitamin D: 36mg

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