Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

creamy and comforting

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

Optional cinnamon rims:

For adult servings:

Nutritional Information

416
calories
26g
fat
43g
carbohydrates
9g
protein
3g
fiber
157mg
sodium
Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

Recipe Description

Looking for a vegan eggnog recipe to get cozy this festive season? Whip up a batch of this Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog for your holiday party! This fantastic Christmas drink is totally Instagram-worthy and contains no raw eggs or dairy. For a boozy twist, add a bit of rum when serving. Serve your deliciously good eggnog in beautiful glasses with cinnamon-sugar rims, and get into the holiday spirit! 

This amazingly easy eggnog is made with cashews, coconut milk, dates, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt – keeping it vegan and gluten-free too. Make sure to soak raw, unsalted cashews 3-4 hours before starting the recipe. If you are pressed for time, soak the nuts for 15 minutes in boiling water.

To make this Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

    In a high-speed blender, place 2 cups soaked cashews, 8 Medjool dates, 1 ½ cups water, 2 cans lite coconut milk, 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt.

  2. 2

    Blend

    1 min
    Step 2 - Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

    Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust sweetness

    1 min
    Step 3 - Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

    Taste and adjust sweetness by adding and blending the additional dates if you wish.

  4. 4

    Chill

    1h
    Step 4 - Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

    Refrigerate for at least one hour to chill before serving.

  5. 5

    Make cinnamon-sugar rims

    2 min
    Step 5 - Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

    On a small shallow plate, mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour some water into a second plate. Dip the rims of the glasses first into the water and next in the cinnamon sugar.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Thick & Rich Vegan EggnogStep 6 - Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog

    Serve in cinnamon-sugar rimmed glasses, adding a bit of rum to each adult serving if you wish. Sprinkle with additional ground nutmeg and enjoy! Keep refrigerated for 4-5 days.

Are you looking for a twist on good, old-fashioned eggnog? Give this creamy Thick & Rich Vegan Eggnog recipe a try! If you want to add in a boozy kick, a bit of rum is your best choice here. Give this recipe a go, and please come back to let us know what you think!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Victoria Smith
March 21, 2025
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Oh my gosh, this eggnog is a total game changer! Made it for my kids last night.

Tommy
February 22, 2025
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Exceptional. My wife and I made this for our holiday party, and everyone loved it. The creaminess was perfect, and it was so easy to prepare. It's our new favorite festive drink.

Isla Thompson
December 20, 2024
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OMG, this Vegan Eggnog is pure magic! I made it for my annual holiday bash and everyone loved it. Super simple to whip up. I added a splash of rum, and it was a hit! Cozy vibes all around. Definitely going in my recipe book forever.

Yankee
September 29, 2024
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Superb! We made this for our family gathering, and it was a hit. The kids loved it, and I can't believe it's vegan. Perfect for cozy nights!

Emily
May 12, 2024
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Exceptional! I made this eggnog for our family gathering, and everyone loved it. It's creamy, and the flavors are perfect. A new holiday tradition for us!

Alice Johnson
February 8, 2024
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OMG, this Vegan Eggnog is lit! So rich and creamy, my fam loved it at our Christmas bash! We were all sippin’ and chillin’, feeling those holiday vibes. Totally making it again for New Year’s! 🥳🎄

Zara
February 6, 2024
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Simply delicious drink!

Katie
January 23, 2024
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Yummy! We made this for our family Christmas party, and everyone loved it. The flavors are rich and creamy, perfect for the holidays. I can't believe it's vegan! Next time, I might add a splash of rum for the grown-ups.

Bella Thompson
October 26, 2023
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Absolutely loved this vegan eggnog! So delish and easy! <3

Megan Anderson
October 22, 2023
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Great

Julia
August 3, 2023
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¡Increíble! Hice este ponche vegano para una fiesta y todos quedaron encantados. Me encanta cómo es cremoso y rico. Aún mejor con un toque de ron. Definitivamente haré esto de nuevo en Navidad.

Lenny
July 8, 2023
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Wow!

Becky
December 18, 2022
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Amazing! This vegan eggnog made my holiday so much better. Everyone loved it, even my non-vegan friends!

Wanda
October 26, 2022
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Delicious holiday drink

Zach80
March 10, 2022
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Amazing

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