Vegan Holiday Cheer

This vegan eggnog is a delightful and creamy alternative to traditional eggnog. Made with luxurious ingredients like cashews, coconut milk, almond milk, and dates, it offers a healthy and delicious option for the festive season. The hint of rum extract and nutmeg adds warmth to this dairy-free and egg-free rendition of the classic holiday drink.

Vegan Holiday Cheer

A rich and creamy vegan eggnog made with cashews, coconut milk, almond milk, and sweetened with dates, offering a healthy and dairy-free alternative to the traditional holiday drink.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/3 can (4.5 ounces) good quality full-fat coconut milk, chilled
  • 2/3 cup good quality almond milk or other non-dairy milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons raw cashews, soaked for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, drained
  • 2-3 Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons brandy, rum, or bourbon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gently open the chilled can of coconut milk, scoop the solid coconut cream into a high-powered blender, and discard the remaining liquid.
  2. Add almond milk, soaked and drained cashews, dates, vanilla, rum extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the blender.
  3. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, which may take 3-5 minutes.
  4. Strain the eggnog through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
  5. Serve immediately as is, or add some brandy, rum, or bourbon to taste.
  6. The eggnog can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy slightly warm to soften any hardened bits of coconut cream.