How to make the best thick, smooth, and creamy vegan eggnog recipe at home, with absolutely NO eggs or dairy required!
Plus, it’s secretly high in protein too!
This vegan eggnog is the perfect recipe for the holidays, and I will still be drinking the sweet and deliciously rich vegan beverage come July, because it is that good.
The single serving recipe can be sugar free, dairy free, gluten free, cholesterol free, low fat, low carb, and keto friendly, with no heavy cream and no raw eggs.
Also be sure to try these Vegan Snickerdoodles
What does eggnog taste like?
Many people will tell you that the traditionally smooth holiday spiced drink tastes like creamy custard or melted ice cream (umm, yes please).
Others say it tastes like Christmas in a glass, with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The classic non vegan version is normally made with milk, sugar, heavy cream, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks.
You can actually buy vegan eggnog at the grocery store these days – look for brands such as Elmhurt, Califa Farms, Silk, Almond Breeze, or Trader Joe’s.
However, even store bought vegan eggnog brands can be high in calories and sugar, and I often find them to taste a little too sweet. Trader Joe’s almond nog, for example, can be a nice treat on occasion, but with 16 grams of sugar in just one cup, it’s not exactly healthy.
How to make vegan eggnog at home
This healthy eggnog recipe is incredibly easy. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add more spices if you wish.
Because it’s a small serving, I like to use a Magic Bullet so I can put everything into the dishwasher for super quick and easy clean up afterwards.
If you want to spike the eggnog, add a few drops of rum extract or a very small splash of brandy, rum, Cognac, or bourbon. Drink cold, or heat if desired, either in the microwave or on the stovetop.
For a larger serving or to serve a family, feel free to double or triple the recipe.
It’s especially delicious for breakfast alongside this Tofu Scramble Recipe.
Dairy free eggnog ingredients
The recipe calls for the following: nondairy milk, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, sweetener of choice, silken tofu, a pinch of salt, and pure vanilla extract.
Use your favorite vegan milk, such as almond milk, soymilk, or oat milk. Or go with canned coconut milk or nondairy creamer for a thick milkshake-like taste.
Be sure to use pure vanilla extract, not imitation. And don’t forget the pinch of salt, which brings out the sweetness and compliments the spices.
Soy Free Options:
To make the eggnog without tofu, simply use an equal amount (1/2 cup) of any of the following options instead:
Frozen yogurt or vegan vanilla ice cream, coconut cream or raw coconut meat, mashed avocado (which will turn the drink slightly green but tastes surprisingly delicious), banana (for a banana flavored eggnog) or baked sweet potato puree (here’s how to cook sweet potatoes).
Or you can substitute 2/3 cup raw soaked and drained cashews or macadamia nuts for all of the silken tofu called for in the plant based eggnog recipe below.
Vegan Eggnog
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dairy free milk of choice (120g)
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk or additional dairy free milk (120g)
- 1/2 cup silken tofu (100g) (or one of the soy free options listed above)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (2g)
- 3 – 4 tbsp pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice (60g)
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/16 tsp ground cloves
- optional splash brandy or rum
Instructions
- If using a sweetened milk, you may wish to use less sweetener.
- 1. Add all vegan eggnog ingredients to a blender.
- 2. Blend until thick and smooth.
- 3. Taste, then add more spices and sweetness to taste, if desired.
- 4. Enjoy cold in a glass. Or warm up in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top until hot.
Notes
Vegan Holiday Recipes
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
or these Chocolate Snowball Cookies
I just have to comment on how much I appreciate your extra nutrition facts/substitutions link. It’s so thoughtful of you to include all that information and I realize the extra work that goes into it. You even manage to do it without distracting from the post and original recipe.
Thank you for all your hard work and wonderful recipes!!!
Thank you for this! I’m lactose intolerant, and I’ve been pining away for eggnog for years.
Just once did I make “real” eggnog, and knowing what goes into it makes it so unappealing, no matter how good it tastes. Your version looks fantastic! I bet this would be so amazing with coconut milk. Ooh – maybe even a pudding version, using whipped coconut milk!
I’ve been missing eggnog sooo much! I just made this but used chia seeds instead of the tofu option and 2 stevia packets:) let me tell you it’s amazing! It tastes more like eggnog then I was expecting. Yum thank you!
I only ever used to listen to oldies (50s, 60s & 70s) but that radio station chained after something like 40 years 🙁 Now I don’t have one I like to listen to…I’ve switched to classical music at dinner time.
My husband loves eggnog and protein shakes, can’t wait to surprise him with this!
I adore eggnog,but I usually don’t drink it because it makes me feel nauseous in the end (probably because of the alcohol). Thank godness you came up with this recipe so I can easily enjoy an eggnog-y treat while it’s even healthy! Yay! 🙂
This is great. We never were much for Eggnog, so I actually never tried the real stuff. My first experience drinking it was after I was vegan and I loved it! I’m all for a heartier healthier version than the sugary stuff in the stores too. Thanks, as usual!
I love the holiday-themed fun! Question… do you think you’ll be creating a healthy gingerbread or ginger-molasses type cookie this year? I’m desperate for a good recipe!
It’s on my to-do list, but I don’t know if I’ll get to it this year. I really want to… I also have gingerbread cake on my to-do list. The list is long :(.
Okay i love eggnog and I can’t wait to make this! Will report back ASAP. 😉