Vegan Eats: Holiday Eggnog

Kitchen Companion makes the transition to leaving animals off of your plate pain-free and fun! Want to test out a recipe from Barn Sanctuary’s own meal planner? Try this delicious Holiday Eggnog — a classic seasonal treat without the cruelty! For a limited time, get $10 off a monthly or annual subscription to the meal planner by using discount code: BARN10

Holiday Eggnog

Ingredients

Cashews: 1 cup + 2 tbsps
Dates: 9
Water: 2 3/4 cups + 1 tbsp
Nutmeg: 1 tsp
Cinnamon: 1 tsp
Salt: 1 1/2 pinches
Maple syrup: 1 tbsp + 2 tsps
Vanilla extract: 1 tbsp + 2 tsps
Canned coconut milk: 1 cups + 2 tbsps

Directions

1. Soak the raw cashews and dates submerged in hot water for at least 1 hour or in cool water overnight.
2. Drain the cashews & dates and rinse.
3. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until very smooth and creamy. Add more water if you like your eggnog a little less thick.
4. Serve chilled or over ice, top off with another dash of nutmeg and enjoy!
5. Note: If you’re making it for later, the eggnog will thicken up a bit in the fridge, so you may need to add a bit more water to reach desired consistency when you take it out.

Keeping your holiday nog egg-free helps protect chickens, like our rescued residents Corrina and Vera.