Name: Creamy Vegan Eggnog
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in boiling water for 1 hour); 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 ounce); 1.5 cup oat milk (or any creamy plant-based milk); 6 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best); 0.25 tsp ground cloves; 0.25 tsp cardamom powder; 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 pinch sea salt (fine sea salt); 2 oz bourbon (divided between mugs); 1 handful vegan whipped topping (or coconut whipped cream); 1 sprinkle ground nutmeg (for dusting); 1 sprinkle ground cinnamon (for dusting)

Creamy Vegan Eggnog

This indulgent festive beverage is rich, sweet, and perfectly spiced. By combining soaked cashews and full-fat coconut milk with a blend of warming spices, this plant-based nog delivers the luxurious texture of the classic holiday drink without the dairy or eggs. Serve it warm or chilled, and add a splash of bourbon for a cozy winter treat.

Instructions

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1

Soak raw cashews (1 cup) in boiling water for 60 minutes. Drain and rinse well.
2

Combine soaked cashews in a blender with full-fat coconut milk (1 can), oat milk (1.5 cup), coconut sugar (6 tbsp), ground cinnamon (1 tsp), ground nutmeg (1 tsp), ground cloves (0.25 tsp), cardamom powder (0.25 tsp), pure vanilla extract (0.5 tsp), and sea salt (1 pinch). Blend on high until perfectly smooth.
3

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium for 5 minutes until warm, or chill in the refrigerator to serve cold.
4

For a boozy version, stir in bourbon (2 oz) before serving.
5

Top with vegan whipped topping (1 handful) and a ground nutmeg (1 sprinkle) and ground cinnamon (1 sprinkle).