Serious question…who decided it was a good idea to mix a bunch of dairy with raw eggs & call it a delectable drink? You are either team eggnog or you aren’t. But whether you love it or hate it, it is an integral holiday flavor so let’s bring on the vegan version & ditch the salmonella outbreak. Grab a mug, add a splash of your spirit of choice if you like & cheers it up!
Want some more eggnog ideas? Check out the recipe for the Eggnog Waffles & Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls!
Vegan Eggnog
Don't miss out on this winter treat just because you're vegan. This version is just like the real thing. Creamy with the perfect hint of nutmeg. Cheers!
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups non-dairy milk unsweetened
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, just the solid parts
- 1/4 cup soaked raw cashews
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8-10 pitted medjool dates, soft
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon plus garnish options
- 1 tbsp sugar for optional garnish sugar rim
Instructions
- Recipe requires pre-soaked raw cashews. For a quick soak, place the cashew in a microwave save container, cover in water & place in microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until water is boiling.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender & blend on high speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. See notes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or nut-milk bag to remove any solid pieces that did not breakdown.
- Serve in a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass with or without ice.Want the boozy version? Add a splash of your spirit of choice.
Notes
Cashew, almond or coconut work best as the dairy-free milk of choice. They are just a little creamier than say oat or rice milk.
If you have a truly high-speed blender you may not need/want to strain the drink. Even with a high-speed blender I find there are still a few solid particles that just don’t blend completely. Straining will remove these bits & give a better creamy consistency. It is not required so if you’d rather not or don’t have the equipment no worries! If you do strain, save the pulp & add it to your oatmeal to sneak in some added protein & natural sweetener.
Serve chilled over ice, warmed up, non-alcoholic, with a splash of bourbon or rum. Add a spiced sugar rim, cinnamon stick & whipped cream (vegan of course) for garnish.
Cheers!
