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Vegan Eggnog Recipe (insanely creamy, rich, easy!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
This vegan eggnog is an amazing sub for traditional eggnog. It’s cashew- and date-based, but it doesn’t taste like it!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (65 grams) raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup (125 grams) pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened cashew milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 to 3/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt + more to taste
  • 6 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Garnish:

  • nutmeg

Instructions

  • Place the cashew and dates in a tiny pot, large mug, or some kind of dish into which you can pour boiling water.
    1/2 cup (65 grams) raw cashews, 3/4 cup (125 grams) pitted dates
  • Boil water (I used about 1 cup) and pour enough that the cashews and dates are covered by about 1/4”.
  • Let sit for 20 minutes, rinse and drain the water, and pour the cashews and dates into the container of a high-speed blender (like Blendtec or Vitamix, not a normal blender).
  • Add just 3/4 cup of cashew milk (ignore the quantity below - it's a technical issue I can't fix), the vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.
    1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened cashew milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 to 3/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Process at high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until totally smooth.
  • Once the dates are completely broken down (there should be no lumps at all), add the remaining 3/4 cup of cashew milk (ignore the quantity below - it's a technical issue I can't fix), rum, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
    6 1/2 tablespoons dark rum, 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Process another few seconds until combined. Taste and add another 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1 tablespoon maple syrup, if desired (I add both).
  • Serve warm or chill for about 2 hours until cold. I think this is tastier cold, but that's just personal preference.
  • Pour into glasses and garnish with nutmeg.
    nutmeg
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. It will thicken a little once chilled.

Notes

  1. You can use raw or roasted cashews. If using salted cashews, omit the salt in the recipe and then add to taste.
  2. The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. The nutritional values were calculated based on almost 4 oz per serving. The recipe yields 2 3/4 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 137mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 30
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