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Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Published: Dec 19, 2017 · Modified: Jan 23, 2019 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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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!

Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

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.

Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

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!

Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Date-Sweetened Vegan Eggnog

Bianca | Elephantastic Vegan
Seriously, what would the Christmas season be without eggnog?! This date-sweetened vegan eggnog is perfect for vegans and health-conscious people!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 4 glasses
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ 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)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean powder
  • 1 pinch nutmeg powder

Instructions
 

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

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

Serving: 1glassCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.6mg
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Reader question: Eggnog - warm or cold? What do you prefer?

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