Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Seriously, what would the Christmas season be without eggnog?! This date-sweetened vegan eggnog is perfect for vegans and health-conscious people!

I used to love eggnog, but just because I went vegan, that doesn’t mean I can never, ever have eggnog again. So I made myself a vegan version that is just as delicious!

For the plant-based milk, I used unsweetened rice coconut milk, which is just a mix of coconut milk and rice milk. Although the milk is unsweetened, it tastes pretty sweet on its own (compared to other unsweetened plant-based milks) thanks to the coconut. So that makes the milk the perfect base for this vegan eggnog.

This eggnog version is sweetened with dates. Store-bought eggnogs or vegan eggnogs are often loaded with sugar, so this is a much healthier alternative. If your blender isn’t one of the high-speed blenders, you can soak the dates overnight (just as you do with the almonds) to make it easier for the blender.

This eggnog is so rich and creamy – just like the regular version! You can keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days. Sprinkle it with more cinnamon powder to give it its authentic look.

I prefer the eggnog chilled with an ice cube, but you could also serve it warm. But let me know in the comments below what you like more!

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Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Seriously, what would the Christmas season be without eggnog?! This date-sweetened vegan eggnog is perfect for vegans and health-conscious people!

Course: Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Servings: 4 glasses

Calories: 182 kcal

Author: Bianca | Elephantastic Vegan

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blanched almonds (soaked in water overnight)
• 2 cups plant-based milk (I used unsweetened rice coconut milk)
• 1 tablespoon spiced rum *
• 4 dates (pitted)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
• 1 pinch nutmeg powder

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Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.

2. For a chilled version, you'll want to put the vegan eggnog in the fridge for 1-2 hours and serve it with an ice cube. But you could also warm it up! Garnish with cinnamon powder. 

Recipe Notes

*To make a non-alcoholic version, skip the spiced rum.
*If you want to make sure the alcohol you're using is vegan, you can check that on Barnivore. I used 'Kraken Spiced Rum'.

Nutrition Facts

Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Amount Per Serving (1 glass)

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Sodium 48mg 2%

Potassium 148mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g 8%

Calcium 5.2%

Iron 3.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Did you make this Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog? Tag @elephantasticvegan on instagram and use the hashtag #elephantasticvegan to make sure I’ll see them :)

Reader question: Eggnog – warm or cold? What do you prefer?