Calling all eggnog lovers, haters and naysayers, I’ve got something for you!

Drumroll please…it is…Not Your Average Eggnog!

For the lovers, it’s a healthier(ish) version of this classic holiday beverage, that I swear tastes as good as (maybe, possibly even better than) the real deal.

For the haters, who cringe at the idea of sipping a cold concoction of raw eggs, milk and sugar (I’m right there with you!), it’s an egg-less, dairy and refined sugar-free ‘nog made with yummy plant-based ingredients, like cashews, almond milk and dates.

And for the naysayers, screaming “Eggnog with no eggs??? Heresy!” – trust me! This magical combo might just change your non-egg, non-nog naysaying ways!

Not in the holiday spirit quite yet? Here’s something else you can do with this recipe. Spike it. With bourbon. Or rum. Just stir in a 1-oz shot (or two) and you’ll be feelin’ festive in no time!

Not Your Average Eggnog

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or at least 4 hours
• 2 cups almond milk (or your favorite nut milk)*
• ½ cup full fat coconut milk
• 8 pitted dates
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg (ground will work too)
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of sea salt

1. Drain and rinse cashews, then add to a high-speed blender.
2. Add almond milk and blend until smooth.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy consistency is achieved.
4. Pour egg{less}nog into a glass container and refrigerate for at least an hour to chill.
5. Enjoy as is or spike it with a shot of bourbon, brandy or rum.

*If you prefer your ‘nog a little thinner, just add a touch more almond milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Okay, now I need to know…which camp do you fall into? Nog lover, hater or egg{less}nog naysayer? AND, did this remake change how you feel about the original? Let me know whatcha think down below.

Cheers!

xo