Today I’m sharing a holiday recipe that’s perfect for a party or just sipping on in front of a warm crackling fire: eggnog. The irony in me developing this recipe is that I’ve never actually tasted the real thing.
Gasp! I know. But, don’t worry—I used my official Conscious Cleanse taster, my husband Adam, to make sure this recipe turned out just as creamy and delicious as the original. As you might have read in previous blogs, he’s a foodie, he knows his way around the kitchen and he’s always skeptical that my healthy alternatives will come close to the “real thing.”
But I love a good challenge, so of course I had to take a stab at creating an egg- and dairy-free version that checks all the boxes. And, let me tell you—the result was PURE MAGIC.
Not only did Adam say, “whoa now that is GOOD,” but by the next day this vegan eggnog mysteriously vanished. I can guarantee you this delicious eggnog will disappear quickly in your kitchen as well!
Not only is this recipe tasty, it’s chock-full of ingredients that will help you keep your glow this holiday season in the face of too much sugar, stress and spirits.
These benefits are the dairy-free whipped cream on top:
- Maca reduces symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue and helps alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.
- Cinnamon stabilizes blood sugar and reduces LDL cholesterol.
- Nutmeg calms nerves and helps with sleep.
- Cashews are a good source of bioavailable iron and tryptophan. Move over turkey! You can get your happy serotonin boost from these power-packed nuts.
I hope you enjoy this healthy holiday drink!
You can also turn this recipe into a Conscious cocktail. Simply add 1-2 oz. of brandy, bourbon or dark rum to each glass, depending on how strong you like it.
And remember, during this time of year, it can be easy to feel inundated with all the sweet treats, drinks, and rich food. Be strategic and pick the foods you really love! With that said, the Conscious Cleanse mindset is to ENJOY food, whether it’s a green smoothie or a cupcake. So don’t deprive yourself of any pleasure with feelings of guilt and shame this holiday season.
Wishing you happy, healthy holidays from my family to yours!
With love and vegan eggnog kisses,
The Best Vegan Eggnog
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours)
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup dates
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tbsp maca
- Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Soak cashews for 4 hours. In a high-speed blender combine, cashews, dates, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, vanilla and maca. Pour into a festive glass, garnish with a cinnamon stick (if using) and enjoy!
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