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My creamy almond milk eggnog is so rich, decadent, and easy to make. Ready in under a minute, you won’t even miss the dairy!
Thirsty for more recipes using almond milk? Try my almond milk hot chocolate, almond milk latte, and almond milk milkshake.
When the holiday season rolls around, I sincerely look forward to my first cup of eggnog. But for one reason or another, I occasionally need a dairy-free eggnog recipe.
That’s where this almond milk nog comes in. Made with the same warm, delicious flavor, it doesn’t taste like anything’s missing!
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Why I love this recipe
- Ready in seconds. Just add all your ingredients to a blender and blend away.
- 5 ingredients. And I’m willing to bet you have most of them on hand right now!
- You can sip it year-round. I know eggnog is typically a holiday drink, but once you learn how easy it is, you can make it on a whim (or whenever you want eggnog bites!).
- Option to cook the eggs. I know some of us are a little iffy about eating raw eggs, so I included a tip for fully cooking them (without getting scrambled eggs!).
Ingredients needed
- Almond milk. Use either unsweetened almond milk or vanilla almond milk. If you use the latter, you can omit the vanilla extract. I also tested this recipe with coconut milk and cashew milk, and while I prefer the flavor of almond, you could use either.
- Eggs. You MUST use pasteurized eggs since they’re not getting cooked. If you’re uncomfortable eating raw eggs, you can ‘cook’ the almond nog on the stovetop, and I’ll explain how later on.
- Sugar. I used white sugar, but brown sugar or coconut sugar both work great.
- Vanilla extract. Adds a subtle vanilla flavor.
- Nutmeg and cinnamon. Two warming spices that are essential for eggnog!
How to make almond milk eggnog
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Blend. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients and combine until you have a smooth, frothy mixture.
Step 2- Serve. Pour into a pitcher or jar and enjoy chilled.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Cut the carbs. Swap the sugar for maple syrup or stevia, or make my keto eggnog instead.
- Use chilled ingredients. So your nog is ready to sip as soon as you blend!
- Cook the eggs. If you’re not a fan of eating raw eggs, you can ‘cook’ them. Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan over low heat. Gently whisk until it simmers, then continue stirring for 3-4 minutes. If your eggs curdle, don’t worry; just add everything to your blender and blend until smooth.
Variations
- Swap the spices. Use pumpkin pie spice or gingerbread spice for a similar but slightly warmer flavor.
- Give it a boozy twist. Add a shot of brandy, rum, or bourbon.
- Make an egg nog latte. Gently simmer the nog on low heat, then pour it over your espresso or drip coffee.
- Make it creamier. Swap the 2 eggs for 3 egg yolks.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
To freeze: Place the eggnog in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Diamond Almond nog tastes somewhat like eggnog. However, it uses thickeners and is made without eggs. Many people have commented that it tastes like artificially flavored eggnog milk.
More recipes using almond milk
Almond Milk Eggnog
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk refrigerated * See notes
- 2 large eggs pasteurized ** See notes
- 3 tablespoons sugar or sugar alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a high speed blender or food processor, add the almond milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg, and blend until combined and frothy.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy chilled.
Very nice! Would definitely recommend. I used barrista almond milk to make it more creamy. Had to read through the comments as it does use the whole egg, not just the yolk. I thought it was misprint! Glad someone else had already asked.
Definitely 5 star worthy! This recipe is so simple and DELICIOUS! I can’t believe it’s only 5 ingredients! I used Agave nectar instead of sugar. So yummy! Thank you for sharing this!
Just wanted to say that your a life saver. When the holidays rolled around I bought almond nog and my 4 year old Absoultly loved it she loved it so much that that’s the only thing she will drink lol so as the holidays were coming to an end I went into complete
panic mode because there would be no more eggnog so I bought every single one that the store had I even called the company’s to see if I could buy directly from them then I stumbled across this recipe and it’s a huge hit she absolutely loves it as does everyone else in my house. So thank you so very much for sharing this and keeping my little one from having a huge meltdown lol
I just made this. It looks good and tastes wonderful
I am DEFINITELY making this for christmas!!!
I love this. Call me weird but also I prefer my eggnog sans alcohol for some reason. I did use raw honey ~3 T for my sweetener.
I can’t wait to try this! For the eggs, do you use the whole egg or just the yolks?
Whole eggs 🙂
This is great! Always looking for easy eggnog recipes this time of year! This couldn’t be easier, and is tasty to boot! Thanks!
Vegan option would be awesome
Haven’t tried one, but you could experiment and see!