Eggless Eggnog (Vegan)

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Eggless Eggnog (Vegan)

Here's a vegan version of eggnog that everyone will love, and includes a splash of live-cultures from sauerkraut brine that adds just the right hint of savory balance to the rich, sweet flavors of this classic Christmas libation. Whip up a batch and amaze your friends and family with this easy and thoughtful concoction that will please all your guests; from the herbivore to the omnivore.
Yields: 6 servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup (240 ml) raw cashew
  • 1-1/2 cups (360 ml) filtered water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) filtered water
  • 1 fl oz. (30 ml) fermented brine* 
  • 2 - 3 medjool dates
  • 1/4 frozen banana
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.48 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.48 ml) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.48 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Tablespoon (7.5 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 fl oz. (59 ml) bourbon OR whiskey**, more if desired 
  • 6 whole cinnamon sticks for garnish
  • Grated nutmeg for garnish, optional

Directions: 

1. Soak the cashew in the filtered water with salt for 5 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a blender.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Add a little more almond milk if you feel that the mixture is too thick.
Note: Do not be tempted to add in more banana; doing so will detract from the other flavors.
4. Serve over ice and top with cinnamon sticks and grated nutmeg, if desired.

*Use brine from Classic Sauerkraut, Real Pickles, OR any fermented brine that is neutral in color so that it doesn't tint your Eggless Eggnog
**
I highly recommend using Rye Whiskey from Spirit Works


Happy Holidays!




1 Response

Glenn T Bowman
Glenn T Bowman

December 25, 2018

Loved this vegan eggnog! Didn’t have any bourbon or whiskey so used apple brandy instead. Also used some stevia instead of the maple syrup. It’s delicious!

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