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Eggless eggnog has all of the spiced, creamy, rich and delicious goodness you crave every season, but is dairy-free and entirely plant-based. This easy vegan eggnog recipe is sure to make your holidays merry!

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Eggnog is one of those iconic drinks that people go crazy about every Winter. And for good reason! The rich, creamy, and heavily spiced beverage makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. Mostly because eggnog is made with nutmeg and cinnamon… ok, and also because it is often spiked with booze. (Totally optional!)

If you are a vegan and have been missing this holiday classic, I’ve got great news: Living without eggs doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some delicious ‘nog!

My easy vegan eggnog recipe makes a fabulous drink that rivals any traditional version. It includes dairy-free plant milk, soaked cashews, pitted dates for just the right bit of sweetness, and those yummy warming spices you love. Everything is blended up in under a minute and ready to serve cold. Or briefly heat up the eggnog for a toasty chill-fighting treat.

Make this no-cook recipe for all your holiday gatherings or anytime you are craving non-egg-nog. And may all of your holidays be bright and plant-based!

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Ingredients

  • Cashews
  • Soy milk
  • Water
  • Dates
  • Nutmeg
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla extract

You can also include rum or brandy for an alcoholic beverage if you’d like!

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Prepare the Ingredients

To make this recipe you first need to properly prep the cashews and dates. This is super easy to do in just a couple of steps:

  1. Soak the cashews. Place the raw cashew pieces in a high-heat container (like glass) and cover with water. Soak for at least 4 hours, up to overnight. This ensures that they will blend properly into a smooth, creamy consistency. Drain them well before you add to the blender.
  2. Pit the dates. Take a sharp knife and cut each date lengthwise in half. Use your hands or a small spoon to get out the pit. Sometimes they can have sharp little bits that hide, so take care to remove the entire pit.
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How to Make Vegan Eggnog

Add the soaked and drained cashews, pitted dates, chilled plant milk, water, vanilla and spices to a blender.

Cover and blend until completely smooth. If a bit too thick, add a splash more of water or vegan milk and blend again.

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Taste and adjust spices.

Then pour evenly into four cups. Stir in one ounce of alcohol into each glass if you want a boozy eggnog drink.

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Serving Suggestions

Sprinkle each glass with fresh grated nutmeg and/or a dash of cinnamon.

Make it an even more delicious drink by adding dairy-free whipped cream on top!

Serve glasses of vegan eggnog with your favorite holiday dishes. They’re perfect to pair with dessert goodies like sugar cookies or gingerbread cookies, and peppermint bark. Or enjoy a Christmas morning treat with cinnamon rolls or a yummy tofu scramble.

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Recipe Tips and Variations

  • If you’re short on time you can quick soak the cashews. Place them in a glass container and cover with boiling water. Soak for 15-20 minutes. Then drain before blending.
  • I use soy milk to make this recipe. However, other plant-based beverages like almond milk and oat milk are also delicious options!
  • Enjoy slightly cold straight from the blender, or heat the eggnog on the stovetop for a warm drink. Add the blended beverage to a small saucepan and place on medium-low heat. Heat and stir until warm, but do not boil.
  • Serve plain without alcohol, or add one ounce of booze to each glass. Classic eggnog alcohol options include brandy, dark rum, cognac, or bourbon.
  • As-is the recipe is enough for 4 servings. Feel free to halve or double the ingredients to make as many drinks as needed.
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Vegan Eggnog

Eggless eggnog has all of the spiced, creamy, rich and delicious goodness you crave every season, but is dairy-free and entirely plant-based. This easy vegan eggnog recipe is sure to make your holidays merry!

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Course: Drinks, Vegan

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Keyword: dairy free eggnog, eggless eggnog, eggnog without eggs, vegan drinks, vegan holiday recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Cashew Soaking Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 cups

Calories: 156kcal

Author: Amanda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews soaked
  • 2 cups soy milk can substitute with almond, oat, cashew, etc.
  • 1 cup water plus more if needed
  • 8 dates pitted
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tools:

Instructions

  • Soak cashews: Cashews can be soaked for 4 hours, up to overnight. Or for the quick method, pour boiling water over cashews and soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain and add to blender.

  • Add remaining ingredients to the blender (ensure you pitted your dates!) and blend until completely smooth. Add more water or soy milk to thin if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

  • Pour eggnog into glasses, or pair with your favorite booze! Top with some freshly grated nutmeg if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • I use soy milk to make this recipe. However, other plant-based beverages like almond milk and oat milk are also delicious options!
  • Enjoy slightly cold straight from the blender, or heat the eggnog on the stovetop for a warm drink. Add the blended beverage to a small saucepan and place on medium-low heat. Heat and stir until warm, but do not boil.
  • Serve plain without alcohol, or add one ounce of booze to each glass. Classic eggnog alcohol options include brandy, dark rum, cognac, or bourbon.
  • As-is the recipe is enough for 4 servings. Feel free to halve or double the ingredients to make as many drinks as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1/2 cup) | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.9g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 9.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 8.6g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

Is eggnog the same as avocado? ›

Advocaat tastes like a creamy brandy custard. Though it's often called "Dutch eggnog," advocaat uses only the egg yolks, so it has a deeper and richer flavor than what you're probably accustomed to.

What is the best thing to spike egg nog? ›

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

What makes eggnog taste better? ›

Add a splash of vanilla or almond extract, or turn your eggnog into an iced eggnog latte by pouring a shot of espresso into the shaker. Either way, you'll feel the spirit of the holidays!

What is vegan eggnog made of? ›

Eggnog is a rich, seasonal beverage traditionally made with eggs, milk, sugar, nutmeg, and bourbon. Our version, however, is a little different. It's made with a blend of creamy dairy-free milks — we love cashew, almond, and coconut.

What is the old name for eggnog? ›

"While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval" British drink called posset, which was made with hot milk that was curdled with wine or ale and flavored with spices. In the Middle Ages, posset was used as a cold and flu remedy.

What alcohol is made from avocado? ›

"Abacate", an alcoholic beverage of the indigenous people in Brazil, which was made with avocado by adding cane sugar and rum. Dutch colonials of northern Brazil introduced this beverage to Europe as "advocat/advocaat".

What is the best liquor to put in eggnog? ›

Eggnog is typically made with rum, brandy or bourbon, and Brown likes to start with a combination of dark rum and cognac. But there's no need to go premium; he recommends using an affordable, high-proof VS cognac. The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.

What can I add to eggnog to make it better? ›

Ingredients
  1. Eggnog.
  2. Spirits: rum, bourbon, whiskey, and/or brandy.
  3. Whipped cream.
  4. Syrup: caramel and/or chocolate.
  5. Spices: nutmeg, cinnamon (sticks and ground), and/or pumpkin spice.
  6. Crushed gingersnap cookies or red-hot candies, or cinnamon sugar for rimming glasses (optional)
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How to elevate egg nog? ›

If you prefer your 'nog a little more savory, try the Maple Bourbon Eggnog, which—if you absolutely must—you can garnish with crispy bacon bits. Swapping some of the milk with buttermilk adds an awesome tanginess to your eggnog which goes well with a bit of grated lemon zest for Lemon-Buttermilk Eggnog.

What is golden egg nog? ›

Hood Golden Eggnog's blend of extra creamy milk, sugared yolks and spices make it a holiday favorite, whether you drink it straight from the glass or use it in your favorite recipes.

Are there any benefits to drinking eggnog? ›

The dairy in eggnog can also add protein to your diet, as can the eggs—those also provide B vitamins as well as choline, a nutrient that supports brain health, said Cohn.

Is almond milk egg nog good? ›

It really is the best dairy free eggnog. Made with almond milk and the classic eggs, sugar, and spices, you really can't go wrong. No trick or weird ingredients. Just dairy free and creamy with all those warm holiday spices that you live for!

Can you buy vegan eggnog? ›

If you're vegan (or dairy-free or egg-free), traditional eggnog is off-limits. Luckily, lots of non-dairy milk companies have released their own holiday nog blends and the nutrition numbers look a little more impressive than the classic drink. We wanted to see what they taste like so we put them to the test.

Is Silk egg nog vegan? ›

All over the Internet Silk Nog was the very favorite of all Vegan Nogs on the market!!

What is similar to eggnog? ›

For those unfamiliar, Coquito is a Puerto Rican alternative to eggnog using coconut milk and often Coco Lopez or cream of coconut along with rum. Typically, large batches are made and filling empty wine bottles with Coquito to give as gifts is common.

What do the English call eggnog? ›

Eggnog is called eggnog everywhere English is spoken. It originated in medieval Britain, derived from posset, a drink made of milk and wine.

What is eggnog made of? ›

Eggnog is traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with brandy, rum or other liquor, and topped with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon sticks.

Is eggnog the same as a snowball? ›

To complete the famous drink you add cold lemonade, lime juice or lime cordial to the Advocaat and include ice and a maraschino cherry as a garnish. Advocaat is not to be confused with Eggnog, another popular Christmas drink which has milk, cream and rum in it (as well as the eggs and sugar).

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