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Vegan Eggnog

Last updated on September 9, 2021 By Crazy Vegan 6 Comments

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This vegan eggnog is a dairy free twist on the classic holiday beverage! Ready in seconds and perfect with or without alcohol! 

vegan eggnog

Vegan Eggnog

When it comes to vegan beverages, my favorite recipes to make are a chai tea latte, iced mocha, and this vegan eggnog.

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    If there is one particular food I’ve always feared, it would have to be Eggnog. Every Christmas, as the supermarket fridges fill up with traditional Eggnog, I feel my stomach do a little dance of horror as I walk past. I mean, raw egg in a creamy beverage? Gross!

    Luckily, you can make eggnog at home with ZERO dairy. No egg yolks, no heavy cream, none of that. Instead, a combination of plant based milk, blended cashews, and warming spices all blended together to make a silky and smooth beverage.

    This dairy free eggnog is also healthier too- No refined sugar is needed either. Perfect hot or cold, you’ll be making this even in the non-festive season!

    What is vegan eggnog made of?

    • Non-dairy milk– Any plant based milk can be used, like unsweetened almond milk or soy milk.
    • Light coconut milk– Canned light coconut milk. You can use full fat for an even richer flavor.
    • Medjool dates– Adds sweetness to the beverage without needing any sugar or syrups!
    • Cashews– When blended down, cashews replicate heavy cream or double cream.
    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves– Warming spices that are a must for this festive drink.
    • Vanilla– Either a vanilla bean pod or vanilla extract.
    • Salt– Just a pinch to balance all the other ingredients.
    • Bourbon– Optional, but a must if you want true blue eggnog.

    How do you make dairy free eggnog?

    In a high speed blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and serve chilled.

    dairy free eggnog

    Storing and heating vegan eggnog

    • To store: Eggnog should be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.
    • To heat: Place eggnog over a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Once it begins to simmer, remove from the heat and serve immediately.

    More vegan dessert recipes to try

    • Blondies
    • Brownies
    • Tiramisu
    • Cinnamon rolls
    • Chickpea blondies

    eggless eggnog

    Tools to make this recipe

    • High speed blender– A good quality blender makes all the difference!
    • Fine mesh sieve– To pick up any of the residues that may be leftover.
    vegan eggnog

    Vegan Eggnog

    Crazy Vegan
    This vegan eggnog is a dairy free twist on the classic holiday beverage! Ready in seconds and perfect with or without alcohol! 
    4.67 from 6 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 235 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 1/2 cups Almond Milk the refrigerated variety
    • 1/2 cup Light Coconut Milk
    • 6 large Medjool Dates pitted
    • 1 cup Cashews Raw
    • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
    • 1/4 seed Vanilla Pod
    • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
    • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 2 tablespoons Bourbon optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a high powered blender such as a Vitamix, combine all the above ingredients. Blend on high until your Vegan Eggnog is perfectly smooth and creamy.
    • Strain through a fine meshed sieve if you fancy an extra smooth and silky beverage.
    • Keep chilled, in an airtight bottle for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    TO STORE: Eggnog should be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.
    TO REHEAT: Place eggnog over a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Once it begins to simmer, remove it from the heat and serve immediately. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 303mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword dairy free eggnog, vegan eggnog
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      Comments

      1. Chantelle Sims says

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        HI Amrita. As a new vegan and old egg nog lover, I am excited to try this, but my partner is allergic to almonds. Have you tried it, or do you think it will work with another milk? Suggestions to try? Thank you! Chantelle
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        • Crazy Vegan says

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          Hey Chantelle, I have tried it with soy milk and rice milk so here goes Soy milk - Is good, but you have that soy taste which isn't as tasty as the subtle roasted almond taste Rice milk - Better but too sweet IMO. Either do work though so give it a try :)
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      2. Penney says

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        The link for your not doesn't have the recipe on it????
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        • Amrita says

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          Hey there, the recipe is at the bottom of the page.
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      3. Logan C says

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        Happy Holidays Amrita, I really want to make this recipe for company coming throughout the season, they're a mix of Vegan's( like me), and non-vegans. I think it could be a big hit. I'm not a Bourbon drinker, but would like to give it a shot (no pun intended). As each bourbon has different taste characteristics, which one would you suggest? Thanks
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        • Amrita says

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          Hey Logan! To be honest, I'm not a big booze drinker either.....I'm usually a Diet Coke and Vodka girl, but for this recipe I used Jim Beam which I borrowed from my neighbour :)
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