Description
This Easy Vegan Eggnog recipe, also known as Oat Nog, offers a creamy, dairy-free alternative to traditional eggnog. Made with oat milk and almond butter, it is flavored with warm spices and a splash of rum or bourbon, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy winter evenings. This comforting beverage is quick to prepare on the stovetop and can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 200 ml oat milk
- 360 ml evaporated oat milk
- 200 g condensed oat milk
- 100 ml dark rum or bourbon or Cognac (or extra oat milk for alcohol-free option)
Other Ingredients
- 50 g smooth almond butter (or cashew butter)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 vanilla pod (or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the oat milk, evaporated oat milk, condensed oat milk, almond butter, sea salt, and ground cinnamon to a saucepan. Slice the vanilla pod in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife, and add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan along with the other ingredients.
- Heat and Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 3 minutes while constantly whisking to blend all ingredients smoothly and prevent sticking.
- Add Alcohol and Nutmeg: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the dark rum, bourbon, or Cognac (or extra oat milk if alcohol-free) along with the freshly grated nutmeg.
- Cool and Store: Let the eggnog cool to room temperature, approximately 20 minutes. Transfer it to airtight sterilized storage jars or bottles and refrigerate immediately.
- Serve and Shake: The eggnog will naturally separate in the fridge, so shake the jar or bottle well before serving. Leave the vanilla pod inside the container to continue infusing flavor during storage.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, substitute the rum or bourbon with additional oat milk.
- Ensure constant whisking during simmering to avoid the mixture sticking or forming lumps.
- Store the eggnog in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for best freshness.
- Leaving the vanilla pod in the bottle enhances the flavor as it continues to infuse.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of condensed oat milk according to taste.
