Super Creamy Vegan Eggnog [10 Mins]

Name: Super Creamy Vegan Eggnog
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ½ cup of cashews; 1 cup of water; 1 cup of full-fat coconut cream; 1 cup unsweetened (plain soymilk); 2 ½ tablespoons of granulated cane sugar; 1 ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon of ground cloves; ⅛ teaspoon of ground cardamom

This easy vegan eggnog is thick, rich, creamy, sweet, lightly spiced, and requires just a handful of ingredients and a blender to prepare! It's the perfect dairy-free eggnog for Christmas with a nut-free option also included!

completed Super Creamy Vegan Eggnog in a glass alongside a jug of eggnog against a light surface

I don't know about you, but when the holidays come around, there are a few must-have recipes at all my gatherings (and a Wednesday evening treat). I turn to instant pot apple cider or dairy-free peppermint hot chocolate on chilly evenings. However, for those times you want something rich and indulgent while chilled, this vegan eggnog (featured in my recipe book, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook) is a must-try!

What Is Eggnog?

Eggnog (also called 'milk punch') is a popular chilled Christmas beverage enjoyed across several European countries, the United States, and America.

Traditionally, eggnog is a sweet, rich, and creamy dairy-based drink made with milk/cream, eggs, sugar, warming spices (like nutmeg and often cinnamon), and often vanilla.

Rich and Creamy Egg-free, Dairy-free Eggnog

Unfortunately, all the dairy means this classic treat definitely isn't vegan-friendly. Luckily, you can make non-dairy eggnog that's wonderfully sweet, creamy, and warmly spiced with none of the dairy or eggs.

A combination of blended cashews (or silken tofu), coconut cream, and dairy-free milk perfectly mimic the rich flavor and consistency with absolutely no dairy or eggs!

Best of all, you can prepare this homemade vegan eggnog recipe in as little as 10 minutes (after soaking the cashews overnight) with no cooking required. It's perfect for impressing at potlucks and parties!

The Ingredients

This dairy-free eggnog recipe relies on just 5 ingredients and 4 spices for the perfect blend of flavor and texture.

ingredients for Super Creamy Vegan Eggnog measured out against a white surface

If you don't have all the spices, I recommend at least using cinnamon and nutmeg.

What Else Goes In Eggnog?

Rum extract: If you want the flavor without alcohol, try adding rum extract to the vegan nog.
Vegan chocolate eggnog: Add unsweetened cocoa powder or melt vegan semi-sweet chocolate into the egg-free eggnog. Enjoy it warm for eggnog hot cocoa.
Salted caramel: Drizzle your cups with vegan peanut butter caramel and/or stir some directly into the dairy-free eggnog.
Ginger: For gingerbread eggnog, add a pinch of ground ginger and use brown sugar as a sweetener.
Espresso: Coffee and eggnog make for the most delicious eggnog latte.
Turmeric: A tiny pinch of turmeric will give the eggless eggnog a yellowish color, similar to the egg version.

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How to Make The Best Vegan Eggnog?

Follow three simple steps to prepare this easy creamy vegan eggnog recipe.

process of adding ingredients for eggnog in a blender

process shot post blending ingredients in blender

Step 1: First, soak the cashews in a bowl with the water overnight (or for at least 4 hours). Then drain the water. Transfer the soaked cashews to the blender with the coconut cream, plant-based milk, sugar, vanilla, and spices, and blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Finally, transfer the eggless eggnog to the fridge and chill for at least 2-3 hours, then stir well and serve. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and/or cinnamon, a cinnamon stick, some vegan whipped cream, and/or a swirl of orange peel.

FAQs

What does eggnog taste like?

Eggnog has a sweet, warming, creamy nutmeg-vanilla flavor-like melted vanilla ice cream. The dairy version has a rich custardy consistency because of the eggs in the recipe (and many of the same ingredients as ice cream).

In comparison, this egg-free eggnog is slightly less custardy but still super creamy and delicious.

Are there eggs in eggnog?

Traditionally, yes. Eggnog contains eggs with milk and/or cream. However, this recipe is for delicious eggless eggnog made 100% vegan with dairy-free milk.

Can I make this vegan eggnog nut-free?

To mimic the thickness of regular eggnog without cashew cream, I recommend using silken tofu instead. This will blend into a custardy consistency and has a fairly neutral flavor. I recommend using about ½ cup of silken tofu.

There is also the option to use sweetened condensed coconut milk and adjust the other added sugar accordingly. However, this version is thinner than I'd like.

Top Recipe Tips and Notes

Adjust the sweetness: Eggnog is naturally extremely sweet. However, when making homemade vegan eggnog, you can sweeten it to taste.
For the creamiest results: Use creamy dairy-free milk, like oat milk. Barista-style dairy-free milk/creamer will work well.
Blend it enough: It will take some time to blend the cashews until smooth. Give your machine breaks if needed, scraping the sides.
Enjoy warm or chilled: I prefer chilled, but you can technically enjoy it warm or with other warmer drinks, like an eggnog latte or hot cocoa.

Storage Instructions

Store: You can store any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake/stir well before serving.

If you want to serve the non-dairy eggnog warm, I like to reheat it gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat.

Can You Freeze Eggnog?

You can technically freeze this dairy-free eggnog for up to three months in Ziplock/Stasher bags or ice cube trays. However, it may separate slightly or be grainy upon thawing, so it will probably need to be re-blended until smooth.

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Super Creamy Vegan Eggnog