Description
This Vegan Almond Eggnog is the ultimate dairy-free holiday drink—creamy, cozy, and perfectly spiced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked)
- 4 medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Optional: 1–2 oz bourbon or rum per serving
Instructions
- Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 20–30 minutes or overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse before using.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the almond milk, soaked cashews, medjool dates, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed. Add more dates or maple syrup for sweetness, or extra spices to enhance flavor.
- Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve cold over ice, garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick if desired.
- For an alcoholic version, stir in bourbon or rum just before serving.
Notes
- Great for entertaining.
- Perfect for relaxing nights in.
- Endlessly adaptable.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Almond Eggnog, dairy-free eggnog, holiday drink