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Glass of Vegan Eggnog Garnished with Whipped Cream and a cinnamon stick.
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5 from 3 votes

Ultra Creamy Vegan Eggnog

Rich, creamy, and it's totally egg-free and non-dairy! This luscious vegan eggnog is super easy to whip-up and the perfect drink for holiday gatherings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Soak Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drink
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
  • 1 small overripe banana
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus more for serving
  • Pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup whiskey or rum (optional)
  • Dairy-free whipped cream for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  • Place the cashews, water, coconut milk, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt into a blender and blend until smooth (Note 1).
    1 cup raw cashews, 1 cup water, 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 small overripe banana, ½ cup maple syrup, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, Pinch salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Taste-test and make any adjustments as needed. Add the rum or whiskey if using, and pulse the machine again to combine.
    ⅓ cup whiskey or rum
  • Optionally, top with vegan whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
    Dairy-free whipped cream

Notes

  1. If your blender isn't high-powered (like a Vitamix or Blendtec), start by blending the cashews with ½ cup of water, until relatively smooth, then add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
  2. Nutrition information does not include whiskey, rum, or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces (approximately) | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.3g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 20.3g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20.3g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg