Rich and creamy vegan eggnog that you can make at home! No need to search the stores for this specialty item or wait for the holidays for this treat to hit the shelves! Easily make your own with your choice of plant-based milk like soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk! It's so easy, you'll never believe that you used to buy it!
Add a little rum for boozy eggnog or keep it simple for the kids, either way, it's a must-have beverage for Christmas time.
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We can’t decorate our Christmas tree without a glass of vegan eggnog! It’s the way I bribe my children to help me decorate. I keep the soy nog blending and they keep working on decorating!
Vegan eggnog always seemed like some mystery drink that you had to buy at the store until I realized that it’s just rich sweetened plant-based milk with some nutmeg. It’s quicker to make your own than drive to the store to buy it!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It will save you a ton of money.
- You can use any sweetener that you wish.
- You can control the amount of sweetener that you use.
- It’s rich, creamy, and frothy!
- There’s no need to hunt for vegan eggnog or go to a specialty store to find it.
- You can spike it with a little rum if you choose!
🧾 Ingredients and substitutions
- Plant-based milk - I usually use oat milk, cashew milk, or soy milk because they are rich and creamy to start with, but any plant-based milk that you want like rice milk, almond milk, or even hemp milk will work.
- Oil - This is optional, but gives it a rich, creamy texture. Leave it out for oil-free.
- Sweetener - you can use any sweetener that you choose. Sweeten to your taste. (You can also use dates. Just throw a few in with 1 cup of the milk and blend and then add the rest of the ingredients). You may want to start by adding 1/2 of the recommended sugar and add more to taste.
- Nutmeg - This is the spice that gives the eggnog its flavor. (You can add a dash of cinnamon too).
- Vanilla Extract - for additional flavor. You can omit it if using vanilla milk.
- Rum - Optional of course, but it will warm you up! (About 1 shot in a batch gives it a nice flavor, and is not overwhelming).
🔪 Helpful tools
- Blender - Any standard blender will work to whip it up and make it creamy. (You can also use an immersion blender instead).
🥄 How to make homemade vegan eggnog
Step 1 - Pour all the ingredients into a blender.
Step 2 - Blend for about 1-2 minutes until it’s foamy, and all the sugar has dissolved.
Step 3 - Serve in a pretty glass with a sprinkle of nutmeg!
Making homemade dairy-free eggnog is that simple! You will never need to buy it again and you will save money on groceries this holiday season!
👩🏻🍳 Pro Tips
- You can use less sugar than this. This amount of sugar makes it a similar sweetness level as those sold in stores if you are using plain soymilk.
- The amount of sugar needed will vary by your taste and the sweetness level of the plant-based milk you are using.
- Feel free to omit the oil. It just makes it a little richer and creamier.
🥡 How to store vegan eggnog
Just store this homemade eggnog in an airtight container in the fridge and it will keep for up to 5 days. If you want it to be frothy and creamier, just toss it back in the blender for a few seconds before serving.
❄️ More holiday favorites
- Vegan Shortbread Cookies
- Vegan Royal Icing
- Homemade Old Fashion Vegan Fudge
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- Homemade Holiday Vegan Chocolates
- Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
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📋 Vegan eggnog recipe
Easy Homemade Vegan Eggnog
Equipment
- blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups soy milk or any plant-based milk you want
- 1/2 cup vegan sugar or any other sweetener you choose like maple syrup.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or any neutral-flavored oil (optional to make it creamier)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 dash cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 3 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar (or less to taste), 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and a dash of cinnamon into a blender.
- Blend for about 1-2 minutes until it’s foamy, and all the sugar has dissolved.
- Serve in a pretty glass with a sprinkle of nutmeg!
Notes
- You can use less sugar than this. This amount of sugar makes it a similar sweetness level as those sold in stores if you are using plain soymilk.
- The amount of sugar needed will vary by your taste and the sweetness level of the plant-based milk you are using.
- Feel free to omit the oil. It just makes it a little richer and creamier.
Nutrition
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Rachael says
I completely adore this vegan egg nog recipe. I follow the recipe to the T and it comes out so creamy and frothy and the nutmeg…so good! Thank you for making my Christmas a little more bright!!
Monica says
I'm so happy that you liked the recipe, Rachael!
TerryF says
Pretty good for such a simple recipe - thank you!
Joyce Henderson says
Just came across this after MUCH searching. Lactose intolerant and I love eggnog, have the rum and looks like I'm making it in a few minutes. Relaxing and enjoying with some movies inside, Thanks for publishing..
Monica says
Enjoy your relaxation time! 🙂
Vanessa says
This was super easy! I made this and then used it to put in egg nog cookies and they were delicious! Due to health reasons, I'm recently vegan and gluten free, so this was great to make and put in some of my old recipes, just tweaked. Gave egg nog and cookies as gifts and everyone loved them! Will definitely be making again, thank you!
Brandy says
Can you give me your eggnog cookue recipe? I've never heard of such a thing!!
Sarah:) says
Tasted amazing! Non vegan family members loved it too!!
Monica says
I'm so happy that you liked it, Sarah! 🙂
Danielle says
Will be making this perpetually, even in the off season ^_^. My girlies found it very tasty. Thank you for the recipe.
Monica says
You're welcome! It's my boys' favorite drink too. I think that they drink a gallon of it when we decorate the Christmas tree every year! 🙂
Tish says
This hit the spot! We did it with unsweetened soy milk. I subbed 2 large medjool dates for the sugar & we didn’t put the coconut oil in. It was sooooooo goood!!
Monica says
I'm so happy that you liked it, Tish! 🙂
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
I love eggnog and this looks so easy and delicious - I HAVE to try this!!!!
Monica says
Thanks! You won't believe how easy it is to make!
Kristina says
this sounds so lovely on a cold night like tonight... and yes, a bit of rum in mine, please! 🙂
Monica says
My husband and I enjoyed testing this recipe out! It's not a mid-day drink if you put in the full amount of rum! 🙂
Jules Shepard says
OMGoodness how beautiful and so very simple! Excited to try this for the family!
Secrets & Leeks says
I always imagined eggnog being warm, but I guess not. I'll certainly give it a go... Thanks for the recipe.
Kristen Wood says
This sounds so easy and delicious! Yum!
Celeste Noland says
I never would have guessed you can make eggnog like this, and it's SO much easier! I love eggnog and can't wait to try this healthier version.
Monica says
It's surprising how easy it is to make your own! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Mandi says
We've been trying to find soy nog in stores all season and finally searched for a way to make it ourselves. I already had all the ingredients on hand! I had sweetened vanilla soy milk so I halfed the sugar and omitted the vanilla. Delicious! I'm excited to make this every year!
Monica says
Glad that you liked my recipe, Mandi! 🙂