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    Vegan Eggnog

    by Lainey · Posted: Dec 10, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Vegan Eggnog recipe is a creamy plant-based drink made with a delicious blend of cashew, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and coconut flavors in a cup. It’s an easy drink recipe that can be served during holidays or any time of the day!

    Love Christmas Holiday Drinks? Try my Nutella Hot Chocolate, Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, Ginger Tea (to build immunity), or if you’re feeling very festive, try my Filipino Hot Chocolate- it’s so delicious!

    vegan eggnog in a glass cup

    What is Vegan Eggnog?

    Traditionally, eggnog is made by whipping sugar and eggs, then stirring in milk and/or whipping cream, nutmeg, and bourbon, or spiced rum. It can be made on the stovetop, then cooled and combined with whipped egg white.

    This non-alcoholic version, homemade vegan eggnog is super quick and easy to make and needs a few ingredients only. It tastes like rich dairy-free and sweet cashew milk that’s subtly spiced.

    It can be served with your favorite bread or desserts and can be taken any time you want!

    Health Benefits of Cashews:

    • Help lose weight
    • Prevents blood disease
    • Improves heart health
    • Prevents stroke
    • Prevents or manages diabetes
    • Protects the eye
    • Good for the skin
    • Source of dietary fibres
    • Promotes healthy and shiny hair

    Tips and Procedures:

    • In 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 the desired amount of filtered water.
    • You can sweeten this drink naturally by using maple syrup, coconut sugar, or honey.
    • Feel free to use almond milk, canned coconut milk, soy milk, or any non dairy milk in this recipe.
    • You can top this drink with a cinnamon stick or ground nutmeg.
    • Blend the ingredients on high until creamy and smooth. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more spices or sweeteners to your liking.
    • Serve and enjoy this drink cold, over ice, or hot by heating over medium heat until warm.
    • Feel free to serve as is or with coconut whipped cream and a pinch more cinnamon or nutmeg.
    • Storage: Leftovers should be stored in a jar and kept in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or freeze into ice cubes and store up to 1 month. Stir or shake well before serving.
    a cup of vegan eggnog

    How to Make Vegan Eggnog:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • coconut milk
    • coconut cream
    • raw cashew
    • granulated sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • ground cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    ingredients for vegan eggnog recipe

    In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth:

    pouring all the ingredient into the blender

    Bring a medium-size pot to medium heat and add the blended ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Make sure to keep whisking, so it doesn’t get lumpy, cook for about 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool off.

    Once cooled off, blend again and then pour through a strainer, to remove all lumps:

    boiled the blended ingredients in a pot then strained to remove all lumps

    Serve cold and enjoy!

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What does vegan eggnog taste like?

    It tastes like a rich, creamy, and sweet egg-free milk that’s subtly spiced.

    What is vegan eggnog made of?

    The traditional eggnog is made with eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and spices. This vegan eggnog on the other hand is made of a delicious blend of raw cashews, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetener, and spices for a dairy-free and egg-free alternative to the classic drink.

    How do you thicken vegan eggnog?

    Add more coconut cream to the ingredients of this vegan recipe. You can also add dates to help thicken it.

    a cup of delicious vegan eggnog
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    Vegan Eggnog

    A delicious blend of coconut milk, cashew, ground cinnamon and nutmeg that makes a delicious, rich, and creamy drink!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: drink
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 1511kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup coconut milk
    • ½ cup coconut cream
    • ¼ cup raw cashew
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

    Instructions

    • In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
    • In a medium-size pot over medium heat and add the blended ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Make sure to keep whisking, so it doesn’t get lumpy, cook for about 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool off.
    • Once cooled off, blend again and then pour through a strainer, to remove all lumps.
    • Serve cold and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 1511kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 128g | Saturated Fat: 104g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 1359mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 16mg
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