The Best Vegan Eggnog

Creamy, naturally sweet dairy-free easy vegan eggnog recipe made with plant-based whole food ingredients. This healthier eggnog recipe is goof-proof and tastes like the real deal!

If these walls could talk, they would tell you how assertively I’ve been sucking down the ‘nog.

They’d straight up tell on me.

In all honesty, I shy away from using the “the best” terminology, but you guys…this really is THE BEST VEGAN EGGNOG IN ALL THE LAND <- All caps for emphasis.

Seriously, I’m shocked by how seamlessly this recipe materialized out of the ether…it basically walked right up to me, smacked me ever-so gently on the face and said, “Make me, you silly woman.”

You think I’m kidding, and I’m not.

It’s the easiest eggnog recipe you’ll ever make!

This ‘nog was made for you and me.

Let’s get down to business.

Ingredients for Vegan Eggnog:

Here is what we need to make this eggnog: raw cashews, unsweetened almond milk (or light canned coconut milk), pitted medjool dates, nutmeg (the fresher, the better. If you have whole nutmeg, USE IT), a little vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and that is all.

Once soaked for a long period of time and blended, cashews become nice and creamy. You may have seen this in The Best Paleo Cheesecake recipe.

Can you add brandy to make this a sassy boozy beverage? Why yes, you may!

All of this adds up to an egg-less eggnog recipe that is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, completely plant based, real as can be, and just SO stinking delicious!

It’s thick and creamy, sweet but not to the point that it will make you regret life, and has just the right amount of nutmeg.

How to Make Vegan Eggnog:

Start by soaking the cashews. Simply stick them in a bowl, fill it with water so that they’re covered in 2 inches of water. Soak cashews for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

You can also soak the cashews in boiling water to speed up the process.

Drain the cashews and transfer them to your blender along with the rest of the ingredients for dairy-free eggnog. Blend on high for 3 minutes (yup, THREE).

The long blending time is necessary because the cashews will take some time to blend. If you don’t thoroughly blend the eggnog, there will be little grainy bits of cashews which will throw off the texture.

Taste the eggnog for flavor – if you need a little something extra, you can add more dates, a tablespoon or two of pure maple syrup, more nutmeg, and/or a splash of brandy.

Important Notes:

This eggnog goes quickly, so double the recipe if you’re serving more than 3 people.

This is absolutely one of those recipes where the high-powered blender is not optional but mandatory.

If your blender doesn’t come with a jet engine, it may not be able to blend the cashews up completely. So long as your blender is a powerhouse, you will have no problem.

Hop, skip, and go eggnog!

The Best Vegan Eggnog

Dairy-free, refined sugar-free vegan eggnog recipe.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Soak Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

4 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 4 hours
• ▢ 3 cups unsweetened almond milk, or light coconut milk
• ▢ 6 medjool dates, pitted
• ▢ 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 pinch sea salt
• ▢ 3 to 4.5 ounces brandy, optional

Instructions

• Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak at least 4 hours (up to 10). 
• Drain cashews and place them in a high-powered blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on high for 3 minutes (or until eggnog is completely smooth).
• Taste eggnog for flavor and add more nutmeg or more dates to taste.
• Pour into fancy glasses and enjoy! Eggnog can be served warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams – Calories: 292kcal – Carbohydrates: 35g – Protein: 7g – Fat: 16g – Sugar: 24g

Course: Lifestyle

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocktail, dairy free, drinks, healthy, holiday, paleo, vegan

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Julia