Vegan Eggnog

This Vegan Eggnog recipe is a tasty twist on a classic and it comes together in minutes. With a handful of readily available ingredients, including cashews, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, and a dash of warming spices, you can whip up a creamy concoction that rivals the traditional version. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings ½-cup servings

Calories 151kcal

Author Melissa Huggins

Equipment

High-Powered Blender (*see note)

Ingredients

1 cup raw unsalted cashews (*see note if you don't have a high-powered blender)
3 cups non-dairy milk (a thicker variety such as Califia brand)
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (sub agave or cane sugar)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender then blend on high for 1-2 minutes until creamy and smooth. Taste for flavor and add more nutmeg, cinnamon, maple syrup, or vanilla if needed.
Place in the fridge for 2-3 hours to chill and thicken OR serve warm by gently heating on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed throughout. See note for serving suggestions.

Notes

Blender - If you don't have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix), you will need to soften the cashews first. To soften, boil water in a small pot and remove from heat. Add cashews and cover for 20 minutes. Now drain, rinse, and discard soaking water. Alternatively, you can soak the cashews in water for 4-6 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Consistency - This vegan eggnog is thick and creamy but it's not as thick as traditional eggnog. I prefer it this way, but if you would like a thicker consistency, replace 1.5 cups of the listed non-dairy milk with 1.5 cups of full-fat canned coconut milk (so it'll be 1.5 cups of non-dairy milk, 1.5 cups of coconut milk and the 1 cup of cashews). I don't feel that the coconut taste overpowered it at all. It's rich, thick, and super creamy.
Add-In Ideas: A pinch or two of ground ginger, cloves, allspices, or cardamom. You can also use a dash of almond extract or peppermint extract for an extra pop of flavor.
Serving: Serve with vegan whipped cream and a cinnamon stick or star anise for garnish.

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