Eggnog is a classic drink usually made during the holidays. It is traditionally made with milk or cream, sugar, raw eggs, some kind of alcohol and spices. I am skeptical about raw eggs in any food. So, I decided to make my version egg-free and also alcohol-free without losing the flavor or the creamy texture. This homemade vegan eggnog recipe is made with almond milk, coconut milk and ground soaked cashews. The combination of all these makes the drink thick, creamy and delectable. Warm spices add required oomph and deliciousness to this Christmas beverage. Nutmeg gives the eggnog its characteristic taste, so make sure to use freshly grated nutmeg. Make this vegan Christmas eggnog during the holiday season and enjoy!!
cashewsdates - use the best quality that you can find. Medjool would be the best in this recipealmond milk - use unsweetened for the best flavorcoconut milk - full fat makes it creamy and thickspices - ground cinnamon and ground nutmegvanilla extract, maple syrup and salt
Instructions
Start by soaking cashews and pitted dates for at least 1 hour. Drain well. In a blender, combine the drained cashews, dates with almond milk, coconut milk, spices, salt and vanilla. Blend until very smooth. Strain to remove any bits or chunks of unground date pieces. Stir in maple syrup. Taste and adjust the spices. Chill for at least 2~3 hours before serving. Enjoy with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.
Tips
Use unsweetened almond milk.For the best taste and texture, use full fat coconut milk.The taste and texture of the drink improves as it sits in the fridge. So it is best to make it a few hours or at least day before serving. Make sure to taste the eggnog before chilling to adjust the spices to your liking.Stir well before serving.This vegan eggnog can be made at least 3 days in advance. Make sure to keep it chilled.
More delicious vegan holiday recipes to try
Vegan Danish AebleskiversSt Lucia BunsNo knead Swedish cardamom breadVegan Banana RabanadaVegan Bread Pudding with butterscotch sauce
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