Easy Vegan Eggnog
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4.6
Easy Vegan Eggnog
Description
Easy Vegan Eggnog combines homemade or store-bought dairy-free milk with a touch of coconut milk and natural sweeteners like maple syrup. Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract give it a warmly spiced, cozy flavor, while a hint of cardamom can add a delicate herbal touch. Blending the ingredients until smooth creates a creamy texture reminiscent of classic eggnog but without dairy or eggs.
The recipe offers flexibility in how it’s enjoyed: chilled, over ice, or gently heated to provide a warm, soothing drink. Its plant-based milk base sets it apart, and it can also serve as a foundation for drinks like Golden Milk or Matcha Lattes when diluted slightly.
The notes suggest making your own dairy-free milk by soaking nuts and blending them with water for freshness and flavor, though store-bought options work as well. Adjust the sweetness and spice levels to taste, and be aware that the prep time varies if you choose to make your own nut milk. This vegan eggnog is a versatile holiday treat with a creamy, lightly spiced profile.
Ingredients
EGGNOG
- 3 cups dairy-free milk (preferably homemade // we love a cashew-almond blend — see instructions)
- 1 oz coconut milk use light for lighter eggnog, can, full-fat
- 4-6 Tbsp maple syrup substitute up to half with coconut sugar, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg plus more to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
FOR SERVING optional
- 1 ounce bourbon per 8-ounce serving
- Coconut whipped cream
- cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Optional: If making your own dairy-free milk, soak nuts of choice overnight in cool water or cover with hot water and soak for 1 hour. Then drain, rinse well, and add to a high speed blender along with desired amount of filtered water (for a creamier milk, we went with 3/4 cup (90 g) raw soaked cashews, 3/4 cup (95 g) raw soaked almonds, and 4 cups (946 ml) water as the recipe is written; adjust amounts as needed if adjusting serving size). Strain through a nut milk bag and set aside.
- To a high-speed blender, add 3 cups (710 ml) dairy-free milk (as recipe is written, adjust amounts as needed if adjusting serving size), coconut milk, maple syrup (starting with the lesser amount), cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and cardamom (optional).
- Blend on high until creamy and smooth — 1-2 minutes. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more spices for warmth or maple syrup for sweetness.
- For serving, enjoy cold, over ice, or hot by heating over medium heat until warm (we prefer chilled, no ice). Optionally, you can add 1/2 - 1 ounce bourbon per 1 cup (8-ounce) serving. This is optional, but a festive addition! Serve as is or with coconut whipped cream and a pinch more cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Transfer remaining eggnog to a jar for storing. Leftovers should keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Or freeze into ice cubes and store up to 1 month. Shake well before serving — a little separation is natural.
Notes
- If making your own dairy-free milk, soak nuts overnight or for at least one hour before blending for best results.
- Adjust the spice and sweetness levels after blending to suit your preference.
- To enjoy warm, gently heat the eggnog on the stove without boiling.
- This nut-based eggnog can be diluted for use in other drinks like Golden Milk or Matcha Latte if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 11(1/2-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1half-cup servings | |
| Calories | 117 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9.2g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0.4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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