Vegan Eggnog Recipe – Secretly Healthy, High Protein!

Here’s how to make the best thick, smooth, creamy vegan eggnog recipe at home, with absolutely no eggs or dairy required!

Why you’ll love this vegan eggnog recipe

Tastes like the classic. This completely dairy free eggnog is the perfect recipe for Christmas or the holidays. One sip of the sweet and spicy beverage, and you’ll want to drink it all year long.

High protein. Just one large serving provides over 10 grams of protein!

Low calorie. The single serving recipe is under 100 calories. It can also be sugar free, gluten free, nut free, cholesterol free, low fat, low carb, and keto friendly.

No heavy cream. Unlike traditional eggnog, today’s vegan version is made without cream, and even non vegans may appreciate that there are no raw eggs.

Also be sure to try these Vegan Snickerdoodles

Healthy Eggnog Recipe (high protein, dairy free)

What does eggnog taste like?

Many people will tell you that the traditionally smooth holiday spiced drink tastes like creamy custard or melted ice cream (umm, yes please).

Others say it tastes like Christmas in a glass, with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The typical non vegan version is normally made with milk, sugar, heavy cream, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks.

You can actually buy vegan eggnog at the grocery store these days. Look for brands such as Elmhurt, Califa Farms, Silk, Almond Breeze, or Trader Joe’s.

However, even store bought vegan eggnog brands can be high in calories and sugar, and I often find them to taste a little too sweet. For example, Trader Joe’s almond nog or oatmilk nog are nice treats on occasion, but with 22 grams of sugar in just one cup, they are not exactly healthy.

Enjoy eggnog along with a plate of Vegan Christmas Cookies

Step by step recipe video

Dairy free eggnog ingredients

The recipe calls for nondairy milk, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, sweetener of choice, silken tofu, a pinch of salt, and pure vanilla extract.

Use your favorite vegan milk, such as almond milk, soymilk, or oat milk. Or go with canned coconut milk or nondairy creamer for a super thick, milkshake like taste.

Be sure to buy pure vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla flavoring. And do not forget the pinch of salt, which brings out the sweetness and compliments the spices.

I love pure maple syrup here. Something about the flavor of maple just works so well when paired with holiday spices. Feel free to choose regular sugar, agave, or a sugar free alternative like monk fruit or stevia.

Look for soft tofu in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Mori-Nu also makes a shelf stable silken tofu that works well for this recipe.

Vegan eggnog with no tofu

To whip up a soy free eggnog, simply go with an equal amount (half a cup) of any of the following options instead:

Vegan vanilla ice cream, Greek nondairy yogurt, or Coconut Ice Cream.
Raw Thai coconut meat
Ripe avocado – this option will turn the drink slightly green but it is surprisingly tasty.
Banana, if you love the idea of banana flavored eggnog
Baked sweet potato puree (Here’s How To Cook Sweet Potatoes)
Or you can substitute two thirds cup raw cashews or macadamia nuts (soaked for six to eight hours, then drained and patted dry)

How to make vegan eggnog at home

This healthy eggnog recipe is incredibly easy.

It makes one large serving. To yield a larger amount or serve an entire family or dinner guests, you may double or triple the recipe.

Start by combining all of the ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender. I like to use a personal size blender like a Magic Bullet, which allows me to put it in the dishwasher for quick cleanup afterwards.
Process until thick and smooth. Taste, then add more spices if you wish.
If you want to spike the homemade eggnog, add a few drops of rum extract or a very small splash of brandy, rum, Cognac, or bourbon.
Dust with an optional shake of additional ground cinnamon to garnish.
Drink cold, or heat in the microwave or on the stovetop for a hot beverage.

The Best Vegan Eggnog Recipe (Easy, High Protein Holiday Drink)

It’s especially delicious for breakfast with Baked Apple Cider Donuts or Tofu Scramble Recipe.

If using a sweetened milk, you may wish to use less sweetener.
1. Add all vegan eggnog ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend until thick and smooth.
3. Taste, then add more spices and sweetness to taste, if desired.
4. Enjoy cold in a glass. Or warm up in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top until hot.