Name: How to Make Vegan Eggnog
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Coconut Milk– 1 ½ cup.; Coconut Cream– ½ cup.; Raw Cashews– ¼ cup.; Sugar or alternative- ⅓ cup.; Vanilla Extract– ½ teaspoon.; Ground Cinnamon– ½ teaspoon.; Nutmeg– ¼ teaspoon.; Optional- bourbon- ⅓ cup or as desired. Whipped vegan cream for topping.

How to Make Vegan Eggnog, a tasty festive Christmas beverage favorite that is made without adding dairy. Non boozy option.

5 from 2 votes

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How to Make Vegan Eggnog with or without the booze.

This is a holiday or Christmas time favorite beverage only without the added dairy.

How to Make Vegan Eggnog

A simple recipe idea for eggnog but, without the dairy that usually is added.
This recipe can be made with or without the added alcohol as well.

Have you tried my Vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly snack board?

That snack board would go great with this recipe when served together at a gathering or party.
Both this eggnog and that snack board can easily be dressed up for a festive occasion!

Confused about which vegan milk is the best to use in your recipe?
Here is what you need to know about choosing the right vegan milk..

People ask what is vegan eggnog made of.

This is a good question as traditional eggnog is made with eggs.
Since eggs are not part of the vegan diet, how can eggnog be vegan?

This eggnog is not made with eggs.

Regular eggnog also has other dairy products such as heavy cream added to it.
This vegan version of eggnog is made with alternatives to these dairy products.

You may also be wondering what alcohol is in eggnog.

Let me first say that you do not have to add the alcohol to your eggnog.
People like to add the alcohol to make the eggnog more festive.

However, there are certain alcohol choices that taste better than others in this vegan recipe.

Brandy is a common addition to transitional eggnog.

Because this recipe has coconut cream and coconut milk in it, I like a bourbon with this recipe.

How to Make Vegan Eggnog

Tips for making eggnog.

This eggnog really tastes best when cold. I like to refrigerate my glasses or cups for a half hour or so before serving to make the eggnog even better!

Here are some more great tips for you.

Whisking the ingredients is essential when heating them up. This is done to break up lumps that can form.
It is best to use full fat rather than reduced fat coconut milk. The consistency of this drink is best when full fat is used.
Skip the whole boiling process by soaking the cashews overnight. Then all you will need to do is blend everything together to make this recipe.

Make this recipe into a vegan eggnog ice cream.

Surprisingly, this recipe tastes amazing frozen too!
This is a no-churn recipe which makes it even better in my opinion

How to make vegan eggnog ice cream.

In a blender, combine together 2 cups of this eggnog with 1 cup of pitted Medjool dates, 1 cup of cashew butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a dash of salt. Transfer the mixture into a parchment paper lined loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap (loosely wrapped) , and freeze overnight.

How to store vegan eggnog.

Leftovers should be stored covered in a refrigerator.
If properly stored, it should keep for about a week.

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How to Make Vegan Eggnog

About vegan eggnog.

Vegan eggnog does not contain eggs like regular eggnog does.
Instead, vegan eggnog has cashews which mimic the texture of the eggs.

This recipe does not include milk or heavy cream as well.
We are using both coconut milk and coconut cream instead of the liquid dairy.
These coconut based products are both vegan and add texture and flavor to this recipe.

Ingredients needed to make vegan eggnog.

Coconut Milk– 1 ½ cup (full fat recommended).
Coconut Cream– ½ cup.
Raw Cashews– ¼ cup.
Sugar or alternative- ⅓ cup. Maple syrup 2-3 tablespoons or to taste can work as well.
Vanilla Extract– ½ teaspoon.
Ground Cinnamon– ½ teaspoon.
Nutmeg– ¼ teaspoon.
Optional- bourbon- ⅓ cup or as desired.
Whipped vegan cream for topping.

How to Make Vegan Eggnog

Combine all of the ingredients, except for the bourbon, in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the ingredients to a medium sized pot (3-4 quart) or saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil on medium heat, constantly whisking to avoid lumping of the ingredients. Then reduce the heat to low and allow the eggnog to simmer, whisking. Simmer for 10 minutes and then allow the eggnog to cool to room temperature.
Return the eggnog to the blender and then pour it through a strainer to get rid of any remaining lumps.
Add the bourbon and serve cold. You can top with additional spices or vegan whipped topping.

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Vegan Eggnog

How to Make Vegan Eggnog, a tasty festive Christmas beverage favorite that is made without adding dairy. Non boozy option.

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5 from 2 votes