Make Vegan Eggnog

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This recipe is an incredibly rich, creamy, vegan eggnog that is so easy to make and perfect for the Christmas holidays. It requires a cold press juicer and blender to mix all the ingredients to together. Lets call it a Juice & Blend recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds (soaked)

  • 1 cup cashew nut (soaked)

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 can coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamon (optional)

    Juicing Time: 5 mins  
    Juice Qty:  6 cups

Preparation

Almonds & Cashew nuts (8 hours)

  • place nuts in a bowl and cover with cold water

  • soak overnight, drain and rinse well before juicing

Tip 1: you can soak nuts for up to 72 hours
Tip 2: if you forgot to soak the nuts overnight you can use hot water and soak them for 1 hour

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Method

Step 1 - Cold Press Juicer

Juice the nuts with fresh filtered water. 

Close the cap of the juicer. Place 1/2 a cup of the nuts in the juicer and add 1 cup of water. Release the cap to let the milk out. Repeat until all the nuts and water have been juiced.

Step 2 - Blending

In a high speed blender combine the almond and cashew nut milk you made in step 1 with the coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and cardamon (optional).

Blend on high until smooth. I used the Kuvings Vacuum Blender and pressed the automatic vacuum and blend button for the perfect blend.

For serving enjoy immediately dusted with cinnamon. You can serve it chilled over ice or even heat it over medium heat until warm and serve.

Optionally you can add 15ml of brandy or bourbon to each 250ml cup of eggnog for a little more festive cheer.

Tip 3: Any remaining eggnog can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze into ice cube and store for 1 month. Shake well before serving.
Tip 4: You can also use this eggnog as a base for making a turmeric or matcha latte.

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Health Benefits

The best benefit of eggnog over Christmas is sharing a festive drink with family and friends. 

Joy, laughter and sharing are key principles for living a health happy life.

The Vegan version of eggnog is great for anyone who is lactose intolerant. It is also healthy to eat less animal based foods over the Christmas period for you waist line and a great alternative for those who follow a plant-based diet.

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