Thick, rich, creamy eggnog … I can just smell the nutmeg! This Dairy-Free Eggnog is a the decadent drink that every Christmas season needs. (It makes the most excellent coffee creamer, too!)
Growing up, we really weren’t an eggnog family. My first encounter with it was well into adulthood – in the form of an eggnog latte.
That easily segued into the real stuff whenever possible every December, but when I had to remove dairy from the menu, this Dairy-Free Eggnog is what really came to the rescue.
When I discovered Dairy-Free, Vegan Eggnog, the angels sang. Because seriously, this stuff is unbelievably delicious. The first version I tried was this one, and when I first sipped it, my eyes widened and I was like, okay, forget the traditional stuff. Where has THIS been all my life?
After that, I ventured into chai-spiced territory, which is really nice when I’m wanting a special twist.
But more often than not, this Easy 6-Ingredient Dairy-Free Eggnog is what I’m all about every December.
I took the inspiration recipe and ran with it, changing up the quantities until I landed on, in my humble opinion, vegan eggnog perfection.
Not only is it a super-simple list of ingredients, but this is so much easier to make than traditional eggnog!
We’ve got:
First, soak your cashews for ultimate creaminess.
Then, add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend completely. Hello, thick, rich, decadent egg free and lactose free eggnog! Taste your dairy free eggnog, and add more dates if you’d like for it to be sweeter.
Now chill it for a bit, and you have frothy cool eggnog in your life. YESSS.
Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or just not so sure about the idea of drinking egg, I encourage you to give this Dairy-Free Eggnog a try, and I hope you love it as much as we do!
P.S.: It is absolutely delicious in coffee, too. Total bonus. (Just swap out your usual coffee creamer for this. Heaven!)
Q: Can I skip the cashew-soaking step?
A: If you have a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, you don’t necessarily have to soak the cashews. But if you want the creamiest eggnog and/or you don’t have a high speed blender, I’d suggest taking the extra step of soaking them.
Q: How long does this dairy free eggnog keep?
It keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Q: Do you have any suggestions for boozing it up?
I do! Splash in some rum, bourbon, and/or Bailey’s Almondmilk Liqueur. Delicious!
Originally published Dec. 5, 2018.