Vegan Easter-Nog” is a delightful dairy-free twist on the classic Easter drink, perfect for celebrating the holiday season with a vegan-friendly beverage. This creamy and spiced concoction captures the essence of Easter with its blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, combined with plant-based ingredients such as almond milk or coconut milk. Sweetened with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or dates, Vegan offers a delicious and festive alternative for those looking to enjoy the flavors of Easter without dairy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk or coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or 4-5 pitted dates (for sweetness, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup rum or bourbon (for an adult version)
- Optional: whipped coconut cream and ground cinnamon for garnish
Direction
- In a blender, combine the almond milk or coconut milk, maple syrup or pitted dates, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and vanilla extract.
- If using, add the rum or bourbon for an adult version of the Easter-Nog.
- Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
NOTE: Before serving, give the Vegan a good stir.
This dairy-free and egg-free Vegan Easter-Nog is sure to be a hit at your Easter celebrations, offering a delicious and cruelty-free alternative to traditional eggnog.