This Vegan Eggnog is super rich and creamy, so comforting and warmly spiced. It's smooth and velvety, perfectly sweet and frothy. It's also gluten-free and refined sugar free, easy to make, can be enjoyed hot or cold and can be made with or without alcohol. The best drink for Christmas and the festive period!
How to make this recipe
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- Place the cashew nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, maple syrup and milk in a pan.
- Bring to the boil then cook on a low heat for around 7 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and whizz until smooth.
- Transfer back to the pan to reheat if you like, or pour into mugs.
- Add a splash of rum or brandy to taste, if desired.
How long does this Eggnog keep for?
This Eggnog keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days - it can be enjoyed hot or cold. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the hob (stove).
Substitutions you can make
- You can use any type of plant-based milk: I recommend almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, coconut milk or rice milk.
- You can use any type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, date syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.
- You can add some rum/brandy to taste, or omit it entirely for an alcohol-free version.
- You can add some espresso or instant coffee (or even chicory powder) to make this into an eggnog latte!
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Watch how to make this recipe
Vegan Eggnog (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 50 g (⅓ cup) cashew nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup to taste (or sub any other sweetener)
- 475 ml (2 cups) unsweetened almond milk (or sub any other plant-based milk)
- Splash rum or brandy to taste (optional - ensure vegan/gluten-free if necessary)
Instructions
- Place the cashew nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, maple syrup and milk in a pan.
- Bring to the boil then cook on a low heat for around 7 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and whizz until smooth.
- Transfer back to the pan to reheat if you like, or pour into mugs.
- Add a splash of rum or brandy to taste, if desired.
- Keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days - can be enjoyed hot or cold. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the hob (stove).
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Notes
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Michele
Are the cashews used raw or regular unsalted?
Rhian Williams
Either works but raw is best for texture!
Anlod
Recipe sounds delish! Any reason why, instead of heating everything in a pan before blending, that it couldn't be heated right in the Vitamix while it was blending (like making soup in Vitamix)? Thanks.
Rhian Williams
Thank you! If you have a Vitamix you can absolutely heat it in there!
A
Hey thanks for this recipe. Helped me out.
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Gwen John
Going to try this in my Thermomix which is perfect cause it’ll be a one-dish drink!!
Rhian Williams
Ah perfect!
Sarah
This sounds absolutely DELICIOUS!! Most unfortunately, I am allergic to/intolerant of Cashew Nuts, so I was wondering if this would be possible with Macadamia Nuts please?
Rhian Williams
Yes that should be fine! Or you could use coconut milk!