Vegan Eggnog is rich, creamy and so easy to make in 5 minutes! No eggs or dairy required. Serve it spiked if desired for a fun holiday drink!
How to make vegan eggnog
Traditional eggnog is made with a ton of eggs and is a bit fussy to make with several steps. In contrast, this vegan eggnog recipe contains no animal products and is so easy to make – simply blend everything together, and you are done!
Vegan eggnog without cashews
I do use cashews in place of eggs to create a thick drink, but there are alternatives. If you can have almonds, use raw slivered almonds instead of cashews. For a totally nut free option, try using hemp seeds or tofu instead of cashews.
Should eggnog be served hot or cold?
I prefer to serve it cold, plus it will thicken up a little more in the refrigerator, but you could warm it up if you would like. Or steam it for Eggnog Lattes! We just bought ourselves this espresso maker for Christmas and could not be happier!
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If desired, serve it spiked with a little whiskey or rum. I prefer it alcohol free, plus then my kids can enjoy it!
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Vegan Eggnog
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews (see notes for alternatives)
- 3 cups non-dairy milk
- 1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 ounce whiskey or rum, per serving, optional
Instructions
- Pour boiling hot water over the cashews and let soak for 5 minutes. I simply heat water in my tea kettle and pour it over the cashews.
- Drain the cashews and add to a high powered blender. Now add the non-dairy milk, sugar (you can start with the 1/4 cup), vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves and blend until very smooth. Taste, add more sweetener or spices if needed.
- Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving, it will thicken up and give the flavors time to mingle. Serve alcohol free or add 1 ounce of whiskey/rum to each glass, as desired. I also topped mine with a little coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Recipe Notes
- Cashew free: If you can't have cashews, you can substitute raw slivered almonds. If you need a completely nut free version, try subbing with a block of silken tofu (12 oz) or using hemp seeds instead (no need to soak).
- I used almond milk, but you could use cashew, soy, coconut or even oat milk. For a richer version, use canned full fat coconut milk!
- I prefer serving eggnog cold, but you could gently heat it and serve. Or steam it and add espresso for Eggnog Lattes!
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Jenn
Hey Nora
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Loving all your recipes. French toast casserole was amazing!!!
For this eggnog, is it ok to make it 24 hours in advance? I’ll be using tofu instead of nuts.
Thanks as always
Nora
You too, thank you so much! Yes it can be made 24 hours ahead of time. Hope you enjoy it!
Katie
I can’t wait to try this! I just want to tell you, Nora, every single recipe of yours has been amazing!!! You are our go-to source for all things vegan baking, and more!! Thank you!
Nora
You’re so welcome! Thanks for the great comment!
Sophie
I love this recipe, thank you so much Nora. I only had pecans on hand so those were the nuts I used, came here to say that I recommend pecans for this recipe, absolutely wow- SO DELICIOUS. I had to strain the mixture several times to get rid of the gritty nuts but afterwards it was really good.
thanks
Nora
Thanks so much. Glad you loved it!
Rebecca
Question because this looks so delicious and its almost christmas, my family likes it semi-sweet and like sweet so ill probably make two different batches especially one with rum or whiskey but i wanted to add the hemp with coconut milk because of the allergies my family has what do you recommend on sugar?
Nora
I’m not sure I totally understand, you’d like to use hemp milk instead of coconut milk? That is totally fine. For the sugar, if you want it less sweet perhaps use just 1/4 cup sugar, and for sweeter add 1/2 cup. You can also taste it and add more if needed. Thanks!
Lacey Gonzalez
This recipe is so easy and tastes amazing! I can’t get over how delicious it is! I can’t wait to share it with my friends at our holiday gathering this evening!
Nora
Thanks for the great comment! I hope it’s a great hit at the holiday gathering.
Leslie Schillaci
Wow! This is amazing. I made a half batch and should have made two full batches! Love that there is NO coconut milk. This is a new holiday staple in our house. Thank you!!!
Nora
You’re welcome! Glad it was so good!
Sarah Delanty
Better than eggnog! Maybe cal it Holiday Nog? My family likes sweet drinks so I started with 1/2 cup organic cane sugar. I used a quart of unsweetened almond milk. Doubled amounts of all spices plus doubled vanilla. Used fresh nutmeg too. Thank you so much for this treat! I didn’t have rum or whisky but will try that another time.
Nora
Thanks for the comment! So glad it came out great!
Megan
I love your cashew alternatives! I always use fawn cashews for my eggnog but I’d love to give the almonds a try next! Great recipe Nora and Merry Christmas!!
Nora
Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas to you too! It’s nice to switch things up sometimes, and give options for those with allergies/intolerances.
Gma4
In beverages I sometimes add 2 tablespoons of oats for thickening. If using a high powered blender they become very smooth and just add a bit of thickening. Also could you let us know which espresso machine is doing such a great job for your family?
Nora
Oats are actually a really great idea, thank you! Yes, it is this espresso maker: Breville Barista Espresso Machine.
Celeste Taylor
Can you use ground allspice if you dont have cloves or do you need the cloves..and are the cloves whole or ground? I think cloves are the same as allspice but I just wanna be sure.
Nora
You probably could use allspice instead of cloves, though they are a bit different. The cloves I use are ground, yes. Thank you!