Coconut Holiday Nog
Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, no bake/raw, soy-free
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I always feel like something is missing when I try store-bought vegan holiday nogs, so I knew I had to create my own eggless nog for the holidays. It features full-fat coconut milk, a twist that provides richness and a luxurious creamy texture that’ll stick to your spoon! Seriously, this nog is thick, as it should be. Fresh nutmeg lends an authentic flavour and is a must here; I use it generously, but feel free to add it to taste. Be sure you don’t swap the fresh nutmeg for the pre-ground stuff, as pre-ground nutmeg is much stronger and will throw the flavours off. This nog tastes best served super cold, so I recommend making it several hours before you need to serve it—or better yet, make it the night before.
Yield
4 cups (1 litre)
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook time
0 Minutes
Chill time
several hours or overnight
Total Time
5 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 (14-ounce/398 mL) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) unsweetened almond or cashew milk
- 4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 75 mL) pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy-free vegan butter, melted (optional)
- 3 to 4 teaspoons fresh grated nutmeg, to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch fine sea salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Bourbon, rum, or cognac, to taste (optional)
Directions:
- Add all ingredients (except alcohol, if using) into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the nog to a 1-litre mason jar and secure lid. Chill in the fridge for several hours, or overnight if possible.
- Once cold, shake the jar well to recombine. Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh nutmeg, and add alcohol to taste, if using.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a few days.
- This nog will thicken more as it chills. If the nog is too thick for your liking, you can thin it with a bit more almond milk. Adjust other flavours if necessary.
- Love coffee? This nog tastes great in a holiday nog latte!