Holiday Vegan Eggnog Recipe | Tasty Yummies How-to (2024)

Vegan Eggnog

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This time of year I feel like as much as I am craving holiday flavors and traditional recipes, I am also looking to keep things as simple as possible and I really look to and work hard to stay on track with my eating. No reason to throw everything I work so hard for all year long, right out the door for a month of terrible choices. Between holiday parties and gatherings, events, my yoga teacher training coming to an end, mass amount of holiday orders from our websites, gift shopping and everything else, time is of the essence right now. There hasn’t been much extra time to bake cookies or to make homemade everything, like I always try to. When I was approached by Silk about their new Cashewmilk, I was super excited at the opportunity to try it and report back to you guys.

We all know that I am the queen of homemade nut milks, but I am always on the lookout for store-bought alternatives, both for myself when life gets busy, but also for those of you that don’t have the desire or time to make homemade nut milks. For me, the important things I look for look for are brands whose nut milk products are certified non-GMO, certified gluten-free, are minimally processed, free of artificial flavors and preservatives and don’t contain carrageenan. I also prefer unsweetened nut milks, so I can control the amount and type of sugar used.

Silk’s new Cashewmilk is a really great alternative to both homemade nut milks and if you are looking to make the switch, it is a great substitution for regular dairy milk, with 50% more calcium than dairy milk with only 25 calories per serving (25% less than skim milk)*. It’s so irresistibly creamy and delicious, it’s great over cereal, in your favorite recipes or just on it’s own. The moment I poured the first glass and saw just how thick and luscious it was, I immediately was inspired to recreate my favorite classic holiday drink, eggnog.

I know eggnog is one of those, you either love it or you hate it kinda things, but I just love it. There is nothing like sipping on a thick, creamy, luscious glass of that spiced goodness, with a shot of some spicy warming liquor, by the glow of the Christmas lights, with my favorite holiday tunes playing in the background. Since I tend to avoid most dairy these days, I usually treat myself to one carton of non-dairy nog each year and I try make it last for the season. But, to be quite honest, I don’t always love how much sugar is in there and it still isn’t quite perfect for me. As I always say, homemade is always better.

This thick andcreamy, vegan eggnog is great made with homemade cashew milk and it’s just as amazing made with Silk’s new unsweetened Cashewmilk. Great as it is, even better with a shot of your favorite spirit. Don’t skip on the freshly grated nutmeg, it’s what makes this homemade eggnog special!

Vegan Eggnog

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Ingredients

2 cups homemade cashew milk or other non-dairy milk of your choice
½ cup full fat coconut milk
⅓ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or for at least 30 minutes (optional)*
4-6 Medjool dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cinnamon
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to your high speed blender and process until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately, as is or add spiced rum, bourbon, brandy or whiskey, for a spirited version. Add a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg on top.

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Baby Junesays:
December 12, 2014 at 5:29 am
Cashew milk? I have to try that! I love using cashew cream and such in desserts, but have never tried it in milk form. Will have to keep my eyes peeled for this one! Love the eggnog, too, it sounds scrumptious 🙂
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Lynn Richardssays:
December 12, 2014 at 7:53 am
Oh, my word. Here I thought this would be soooo complicated. I’m so stinking excited to try this. I really miss eggnog!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Kalindasays:
December 12, 2014 at 8:08 am
I haven’t seen this cashew milk yet. I’ll have to keep an eye out, I definitely want to try it.
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Sara // Simply Happenstancesays:
December 12, 2014 at 4:19 pm
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it! I just bought cashew milk the other day, so this recipe is perfect! Thanks for the recipe!
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Karela Blincosays:
December 12, 2014 at 7:48 pm
I hope we get it in West by god Virginia pretty soon!
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Candacesays:
December 14, 2014 at 11:30 am
Would you say that this is creamier than their almond milk (which isn’t very creamy in my opinion)?
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- Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:
  December 14, 2014 at 6:56 pm
  The cashew milk? Yes it is absolutely creamier and thicker than almond milk.
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Linda Yorksays:
June 3, 2015 at 5:23 pm
So okay, here’s the deal: I have been looking for a good vegan eggnog recipe since my husband bought me a bottle of Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum. I made this recipe today. I used the original Silk cashew milk, omitted the extra cashews, Trader Joe’s extra thick and creamy Coconut Cream, 6 dates, some fresh grated nutmeg, cinnamon and teeny tiny bit of cloves (they can be strong). HOLY MACARONI, OMG, GOOD GRIEF LORRAINE……this is an XLNT recipe!!!! I want to thank you soooooooo much for coming up with this one!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Totally awesome!!!
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- Cathysays:
  November 13, 2017 at 11:33 am
  okay, because of this one recipe review, I’m going to make this… Great review!
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Kim Getsingersays:
December 11, 2015 at 4:43 pm
Keep em coming. I am a fan of the Silk cashew milk, and the dark chocolate also. It’s creamy and has a mild taste. Please make eggnog with cashew milk. Eggnog is not supposed to taste like coconuts. Coconut has a piercing flavor that cannot be disguised so although I like the flavor of coconut milk, I hate the taste of coconut mixed with anything else. Plus it is thin as water. Not good eggnog! I will try my own recipe with just Silk cashew milk. I know it is selling but that’s because there is no alternative, at least in our stores. That’s all anyone will carry.
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Amandasays:
November 22, 2016 at 8:21 am
This recipe sounds amazing and I would love to try it. The coconut milk is the kind in the can, correct? Can the lighter, less fat version of the canned stuff be used instead? Thanks!
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- Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:
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  December 7, 2016 at 7:39 pm
  Yes canned. But of course, light could be used, it will just be a little less thick.
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Bettsays:
November 27, 2016 at 11:29 am
This looks like a good recipe, but I do wish there wasn’t so much advertising here for Silk. It used to be a great company – all organic and a nice small company that made a good product, but now it’s owned by a major dairy conglomerate, and is a major user of non-organic soy and other ingredients. It’s a jarring note in what could be an otherwise nice recipe post. Especially when, if you have a blender, you can make your own much better cashew milk.
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- Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:
  December 7, 2016 at 7:35 pm
  There is so much advertising for Silk because it was a sponsored post for Silk. That’s how this works. This post is over two years old. You are more than welcome to use homemade cashew milk, which would always be my first choice and if you follow me regularly you know that is always how I work. I enjoy partnering with companies like this that are better options for those that don’t want to make their own.
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Judithsays:
December 19, 2016 at 5:04 pm
What a fabulous recipe! I didn’t have the fresh nutmeg on hand, but it turned out beautifully all the same! Since going vegan 4 years ago, eggnog was something I missed having at Christmas time. I’ve tried the vegan eggnog drinks sold in health food stores at this time of year, but none compare to the delicious smooth taste of this recipe. Thank you, it’s brilliant!
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Reneesays:
December 23, 2016 at 8:56 am
This looks amazing. I’m going to try it tonight. Can you tell me – what is the purpose of the dates?
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- Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:
  February 23, 2017 at 8:58 pm
  The dates sweetened and thicken.
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Charlene Stinsonsays:
December 23, 2016 at 10:47 am
Will it keep in the fridge for a day?
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Karisays:
January 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm
Just made it. Haven’t had eggnog since I was in my teens, but I remember the smell and taste. Came out really good. Not as thick as I remember, but that’s a good thing!
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Alexsays:
October 24, 2017 at 8:02 pm
am a little confused about the full-fat coconut milk part. what is it and how do you use it? thanks! I am new to veganism and hunting for holiday recipes, this one looks delish! 🙂
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Paolasays:
November 11, 2017 at 2:34 pm
Hi! This recipe can be refrigerate?
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- Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:
  November 12, 2017 at 10:22 am
  Yes this should be refrigerated, for sure.
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Leahsays:
December 5, 2017 at 5:29 pm
i was doubtful before i made it, but this eggnog is SO GOOD
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Gustavosays:
December 10, 2017 at 11:44 am
Hi , how long can it last if refrigerated ?
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Jennifersays:
December 10, 2017 at 3:54 pm
Oh man! This was delicious! I only had almond milk so that’s what I used, but I’ve seen cashew milk in stores now. Can’t wait to try this again with the cashew milk (and a little booze). Thank you for such a yummy alternative to the usual nog.
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katesays:
December 11, 2017 at 8:51 am
this was rich and creamy with a great spiced flavor. we added some bourbon and drank it with an ice cube. best vegan eggnog i’ve had.
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Katherinesays:
December 22, 2017 at 4:13 am
Dis I miss where the nutrition info was posted?
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John Waterssays:
December 24, 2017 at 9:58 pm
I just made this tonight, used 13 oz. of coconut milk, spiked the whole lot with about 200 ml. of rum and curled up in front of the fire with a great book to wait for Santa! Great recipe!
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Holiday Vegan Eggnog Recipe | Tasty Yummies How-to? ›

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

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What's the difference between eggnog and holiday nog? ›

(What's the difference between eggnog and Holiday Nog? Eggnog must have a minimum 6 percent butterfat and a minimum 1 percent egg yolk by weight; Holiday Nog, which Spangler called a flavored milk product, has 2 percent butterfat and less than 1 percent egg yolk by weight.)

Can I substitute half and half for heavy cream in eggnog? ›

If you're wanting to make eggnog without cream, it's important to note that you'll end up with a less-creamy, thinner holiday drink. You can substitute half and half, or skip any type of cream and whipping, and follow the rest of the instructions as they are.

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What makes eggnog better? ›

trick for turning it into a delightful holiday drink: I shake the eggnog in a co*cktail shaker with lots of ice—with or without alcohol—to dilute it a bit, make it light and frothy, and make it extra cold.

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What happens if I use half-and-half instead of heavy cream? ›

So, if you're cooking something forgiving like soup or mashed potatoes, heavy cream and half-and-half are virtually interchangeable in equal amounts, yes—both will give you that creamy texture we all love and crave. Just be mindful that heavy cream contains more fat, so it will taste much richer.

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What can I use instead of heavy cream for eggnog? ›

You can make a similar heavy cream alternative using regular milk and butter. Whole milk has a fat percentage of around 3.5% and is preferable to lower-fat varieties, but you'll still want to use more melted butter than you would with half-and-half. For best results, try mixing ⅔ cup of whole milk with ⅓ cup butter.

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What does eggnog do to your body? ›

Traditionally made with eggs, cream, milk, and sugar, no one would say that eggnog is a healthy drink. Even a small serving can pack significant amounts of calories, fat, saturated fat, and added sugars. And then there's the fact that homemade eggnog made with raw eggs can be a food-poisoning risk.

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How long does homemade eggnog last? ›

The more liquor you add, the longer it will keep — non-alcoholic eggnog should be consumed within 1 day; eggnog with 1/2 to 1 cup of liquor will keep for several days; and eggnog with 1 1/2 cups of liquor will keep for several weeks and continue aging and thickening quite nicely.

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The role of sugar in eggnog

Sugar's addictive properties have been studied, and ice cream mix used to make eggnog contains its fair share, both from the milk sugar lactose and from added sugars.

How do you change half-and-half to heavy cream? ›

Remember how half-and-half is the middle ground between whole milk and heavy cream? You only need to add in more fat to pitch the scale more toward the "heavy cream" side. Just mix ⅞ cup of half-and-half with ⅛ cup of melted butter, and voilà, you've got something that mimics the richness of heavy cream.

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Using a measuring cup, simply combine 3/4 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream (aka whipping cream). Use this mixture just as you would if you had half-and-half, like mixing it into a cup of coffee or tea or churning homemade ice cream.

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Does half-and-half taste the same as heavy whipping cream? ›

According to the FDA, half-and-half contains between 10.5 percent to 18 percent milk fat, while heavy cream contains between 36 percent and 40 percent milk fat. Because heavy cream contains more fat, it is thicker and has a richer taste and a creamier mouthfeel than half-and-half.

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Can I use half-and-half instead of whipping cream? ›

It is best to use the cream product called for in the recipe. Sometimes half & half may be substituted successfully for whipping cream in sauces, soups, batters, puddings, and fondues although the consistency of the finished recipe may be thinner or less rich.

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