Holiday Nutnog
My brother loves eggnog. Ever since we were kids it’s been in our house during the holidays and part of our tradition. To be honest, I’ve never been a big fan. I find it too heavy and perhaps a little too decadent (is there such a thing?). Plus, the pesky allergy to milk makes it a bad choice for me anyway.
But, I do love nut milk and nutmeg. And rather than sit out the enjoyment, I decided to put my own spin on this holiday favorite. Can non-alcoholic, dairy-free, egg-free “eggnog” actually be good? Yes! It’s got the creaminess of cashew milk that I love, plus all the best holiday spices to make it feel like a special treat.
It’s really just a simple spin on my Homemade Cashew Milk. So, if you’ve mastered that, this will be a breeze. Tag me @belongwellness if you make it. I’d love to see your creations and hear what you think!
Some ways I love to enjoy Holiday Nutnog:
In a festive glass garnished with a cinnamon stick
In coffee or tea for a creamy holiday pick-me-up (or in Herbal Coffee)
As a base for chia pudding and overnight oats
On top of oatmeal
Ingredients
1 C raw cashews
2 ½ C filtered water
1 date
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cardamom
¼ tsp allspice
Instructions
Soak the cashews overnight, or for at least 1-2 hours. (If you forget or don’t have the time, pour boiling water over the cashews and let sit as long as you can.) Make sure the water covers the cashews completely.
Drain and rinse the cashews and put them in a high-speed blender.
Remove the pit from the date and add it to the blender. (Tip: If your date has hardened, throw it in with the cashews to soak and soften.)
Pour in the filtered water
Add vanilla extract
Add all of the spices
Start to blend on the slowest speed. Gradually turn up to the highest speed and blend for about one minute.
Taste and add more spices if you’d like
Pour into a festive glass, sprinkle with a touch of nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick
Store the rest in the fridge. There are no additives, so it will separate. That’s normal. Just give it a good shake before you pour. Lasts about 5 days, or until you drink it all up.
