Egg Beaters Nog

Ingredients

 * 6 cup skim milk, divided
 * 8 oz egg beaters
 * 1/2 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 1 tsp rum extract
 * 1/4 cup brandy, optional
 * 1 ground nutmeg, optional -garnish
 * 1 ground cinnamon, optional -garnish

Directions
In large saucepan, over medium heat, heat 5 cups milk, egg beaters and Sugar until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and rum extract. Cover; chill. Just before serving, stir in brandy if desired; thin to desired consistency with remaining skim milk. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Per serving: 152 calories (25 percent from protein, 56 percent from carbohydrate, 7 percent from fat, 11 percent from alcohol), 10 grams protein, 21 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fat, 3 milligrams cholesterol, 145 milligrams sodium. Exchanges: ½ milk, ½ meat.

Makes 8 servings from the portland oregonian"s foodday, 12/22/93