5 from 18 votes
This recipe for Easy Vegan Oat Nog uses just 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make. Just add the ingredients to a jar or blender, then shake or blend. Pour over ice and add some spiced rum or bourbon if desired, or serve it plain. It's a delicious holiday co*cktail but it's also great in coffee or in your morning oatmeal. Yum!
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Traditional eggnog is made with egg yolks, heavy cream, and sugar. Today I'm sharing with you my healthy recipe for easy vegan oat nog. Not only is this recipe SO much healthier, but it tastes wonderful and surprisingly a lot like the traditional recipe.
To make this vegan eggnog, instead of heavy cream I use my favorite non-dairy milk: oat milk. You can make homemade oat milk if you like, or I like to use Earth's Own Barista Oat because it has a super creamy texture and gets really foamy when shaken or blended. Along with the oat milk you add ground cinnamon, and nutmeg, which are both lovely warm spices. And if you want that slightly eggy taste you can add a tiny pinch of black salt (also called kala namak), which has an eggy taste!
Serve this oat milk eggnog recipe over ice with or without alcohol for a treat during the holiday season. If you want to try an even creamier vegan eggnog recipe, try my Quick Vegan Coconut Nog recipe which is similar but uses high-fat coconut milk.
How to make easy vegan oat nog:
Add the oat milk (gluten-free if preferred), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black salt (if using), to a jar or a blender. Shake or blend until combined and foamy. Pour over ice adding a shot of spiced rum or bourbon per serving if desired. Garnish with extra nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, or star anise if desired.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Shake or mix again before serving as the spices will have settled.
This easy vegan oat nog recipe is...
- quick and easy to make
- tastes like traditional nog but better
- so much healthier than store-bought nog!
- great served plain or with a shot of spiced rum or bourbon
More holiday drink recipes you might like:
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Vegan Hot Buttered Rum
Easy Vegan Hot Chocolate
Homemade Apple Cider
If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull
5 from 18 votes
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Easy Vegan Oat Nog
A delicious holiday co*cktail but it's also great in coffee or in your morning oatmeal. Yum!
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2 (makes about 2 cups)
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat milk, (gluten-free if preferred)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for garnish
- 1 tiny pinch black salt (also called kala namak), (optional for eggy taste)
- Spiced Rum or Bourbon, (optional)
- cinnamon sticks or whole star anise, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
Add the oat milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black salt (if using), to a jar or a blender. Shake or blend until combined and foamy.
Pour over ice adding a shot of spiced rum or bourbon per serving if desired. Garnish with extra nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, or star anise if desired.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Shake or mix again before serving as the spices will have settled.
Notes
What kind of oat milk? To make the oat nog, you can use my homemade oat milk recipe, or you can use store-bought oat milk. I used Earth's Own Barista Oat as I love how creamy it is and how it foams up when shaking or blending.
Oat milk substitute: Feel free to substitute the oat milk for your favorite plant-based milk such as soy or almond.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (recipe makes 2 servings) | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 2mg
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Author: Sam Turnbull
Cuisine: British
Course: Drinks
Author: Sam Turnbull
Cuisine: British
Course: Drinks
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Joseph says
Do you suggest adding espresso to this eggnog so it’s just like a Starbucks Eggnog Latte, or adding this eggnog to a black americano / long coffee as a creamer? Thanks!
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Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Oooh yum! I would add the oat nog to coffee in place of creamer, I think that would be delish!
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Michael says
Good really good doesn’t taste just like the egg nog I used drink before going vegan but it’s pretty close. With the added value of bei cruelty free so that’s a win in book. Thank You Sam. Love your recipes.
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Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Thank you so much Michael! So thrilled you loved it 🙂
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Roseanna Ladd says
delicious Oat Nog! Welcome Fall!Reply
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Enjoy! 🙂
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Laine says
Loved this. I didn't have star anise but didn't miss it. This is the perfect holiday drink even if every day is a holiday.
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Sam Turnbull says
So happy you enjoyed it!
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Lizzie says
Terriiiiiiiiiiiiific recipe, it beats store bought by far. We don't do alcohol so it was buzz-free. The black salt REALLY added to the flavor!!!Reply
Sam Turnbull says
Amazing, so happy you enjoyed it Lizzie!
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Beth Ann says
That sounds so cozy and delish Suze! I’ve defInitely had this warm, works well and makes a nice bedtime toddy.Joyous holidays!
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Sam Turnbull says
So happy you loved it!
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Suze says
Can this be heated and served warm? Wisconsin is experiencing some B-R-R-R temps! And we almost always drink our "egg" nog warm! Thanks Sam and Happy Holidays!!
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Sam Turnbull says
Yes! It would also be lovely warm. Enjoy!
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