Vegan Cashew Eggnog (Date-Sweetened)
A simple and healthier alternative to eggnog. This drink is made from scratch using cashews and dates as a base, then flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. All the ingredients are blended together, then strained to make a creamy, lightly sweetened and perfectly spiced vegan eggnog-inspired drink.
Servings 5 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews raw or dry-roasted unsalted
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
Instructions
- Soak the cashews overnight or for at least 4 hours (I let them soak in the fridge).
- When the cashews are ready, add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend for 1 minute or more. You may need to blend it longer if you have a weaker blender.
- Strain the milk using a nut milk bag or fine mesh sieve.
- Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Enjoy!
Notes
Store in a covered container in the fridge. It should keep for 3-4 days.
This recipe is not overly sweet compared to traditional eggnog. Feel free to increase the amount of dates or add another sweetener of choice.