Description
This creamy and delicious vegan eggnog is a dairy-free twist on the classic holiday drink, made with silken tofu and coconut milk for a rich texture and enhanced with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and optionally spiked with brandy or rum, this recipe is perfect for a festive, plant-based celebration.
Ingredients
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 alternatives)
- 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 of brandy or rum
Instructions
- Adjust Sweetness: If you are using a sweetened dairy-free milk, consider reducing the amount of maple syrup or sweetener you add to avoid the eggnog becoming too sweet.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place all the vegan eggnog ingredients including dairy-free milk, coconut milk, silken tofu, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and spices into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture thoroughly until it reaches a thick, smooth consistency, ensuring that the tofu is fully incorporated with no lumps.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the eggnog and add extra spices or sweetener if desired, blending again briefly to mix.
- Serve: Enjoy the eggnog cold directly in a glass. Alternatively, warm it gently in the microwave or on the stove in a saucepan until hot to preference before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute silken tofu with soy-free options if needed for allergies.
- Adjust sweetness based on whether your dairy-free milk is sweetened or unsweetened.
- For an adult version, add a splash of brandy or rum before serving.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily multiplied for larger batches.
- Eggnog can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir well before serving after chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
