Good morning!
Thanks for all your comments on yesterday’s post. I feel like a got a huge virtual bear hug and it made me all warm and fuzzy inside. Then I got a real hug when Eric came home from work last night!
I’ve been battling a tension headache since yesterday afternoon and I still could not fall asleep last night until 3am. I’m hoping this hit by a truck feeling passes soon because I have a lot of life to catch up on and a long to-do list waiting for me.
I’m going to be rocking the Green Monsters hard core this weekend to make sure I don’t get sick and of course, I will be resting. I haven’t had the energy to workout in a few days now and I think I will be taking today off from exercise until my body feels like its old self again. There is no sense in running myself into the ground when I am not feeling myself.
Exercise will always be waiting for me when my body feels back to normal!
I used to feel guilty for taking some time away from exercise, but I have realized over the past couple years that sometimes in life, we really just need a BREAK, especially during the holiday season.
I am a firm believer that our bodies tell us what we need to know and I think listening to them when they are not 100% is always a good thing.
Today, I am sharing my all-time favourite holiday drink…Egg Nog, Only there are no eggs or cream in it so it is technically Egg and Dairy free Nog. It contains some kick-butt ingredients like avocado, banana, and coconut milk that blend together to create a creamy and rich indulgent drink. This Vegan Nog is highly addictive and fairly sweet, so less is more in this case. Or if you are feeling down in the dumps, more is more.
It’s your call.
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Vegan Nog
Thick, rich, indulgent, and creamy, a little bit goes a long way in this vegan nog recipe. It is a cross between the best tasting smoothie I’ve ever tried and the egg nog I used to drink as a child. I’ll take it!
Adapted from PPK.
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients:
- 1/2 large avocado, pitted and frozen
- 1 large banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 can of full-fat coconut milk (400ml), chilled in fridge
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1/4 of a fresh lemon)
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1-3 tsp ground nutmeg (to taste, add gradually)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8th tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish
- 1/4 cup-1/2 cup Bourbon (optional), to taste
Directions: Pit and freeze the 1/2 of an avocado and peel and freeze the large banana prior to making this recipe. Add the liquid ingredients into a blender and blend for about 10 seconds to mix. Now add in your frozen and dry ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust spices and liquids if necessary. You can adapt it to how you’d like it! Makes 6 cups. Serve with a cinnamon stick (optional). Serve immediately.
Note: This will not keep long, so please make it just prior to serving and serve immediately, very cold.
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This is very easy to make in the blender and it tastes incredible! Of course it doesn’t taste exactly like classic egg nog, but it comes close enough that I don’t miss the old stuff at all.
Don’t worry you can’t taste the avocado either!
Spiking it can be fun too…
The bourbon is totally optional, but it tastes delicious either way!
Peppermint Nog
For the Peppermint Nog version, use the recipe above and simply add 1-2 tsp of pure peppermint extract and do not use the vanilla extract. You could also try using fresh mint leaves for a minty green kick and beautiful mint colour.
Garnish with a candy cane stick and crushed candy cane on top.
I enjoyed both of them, but I think I prefer the Classic Vegan Nog over the peppermint version.
It would also be fun to try making chocolate nog, by adding some cocoa powder and maybe even carob powder! I’m sure that the recipe could be adapted many ways. I wonder what a Gingerbread Nog would taste like?
I’m supposed to be checking some things off my to-do list right now, but all I really feel like is a hot bubble bath complete with Epsom salts, candles, vegan nog, and a book! I think I have my answer.
Have a great Saturday!
You’re so creative! This all looks awesome!
Mmm, this vegan nog sounds sooo good. I definitely will have to put this on my list of things to make!
Thank you for this post! I was feeling guilty about taking the entire weekend off working out, but what you said made me feel ridiculous for feeling guilty. You’re right – we need to give ourselves a break every now and then!
Both of these look incredible! I don’t like egg nog, but I know I’d love these. ;)
Glad someone is with me on the avocado in smoothie fetish. Makes it SO smooth & creamy!
Looks divine, as always :)
Holy moly!! MUST try this at some time over the holidays!!! (with recipes and photos like this, shows why you made top 3 in the food blogger challenge!!! awesome!!!)
lovely recipe. good idea to freeze avocados. this version will be thick and delicious!! thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the suggestion & recipe girl!! The store I work at here in Sydney just created a “Bailey’s custard” that’s like egg nog and I haven’t dared buy it with all the dairy. I’ll have to give this a whirl over the holidays!
“Bourbon optional” … Hahahaha! You haven’t met my family. ;)
i havent met u but I already like you
Awwww – thanks!
Oh man, that looks good! I just found your blog, but I’ve always heard about you! I checked out your glo bar website and I am bummed everything is sold out, but I am not suprised! The variety pack looks delicious, wish I could’ve seen it sooner! Oh well, have a great and fun pre-christmas week!
Just adding another (((((hug))))) feel better soon!
Thanks for the great recipe !
x
Weel done on making the finals! a HUGE acheivment :)
get well soon X
That is a very interesting nog recipe – I love the stuff but have never attempted to make it myself. Do you think it would work without the avocado? I don’t like to have avocados in my drinks because it messes with my digestion (bad food combining I guess).
im not sure…you could try using 1/5 frozen bananas instead of the avocado + banana…it would just come out tasting more like banana though. it would still taste good, just maybe not as authentic
Hello!
Do you think Soy milk would be okay to substitute the Almond milk?
Yes I do! :)
Your recipe as always, sounds wonderful! I love your positive attitude…always!
I must say that I followed your Food Blog contest and was a faithful voter, you were always tops!! I felt truly sad when you did not win first! You have an incredible gift and your passion and purpose in life really shines through. You were amazing!
Thanks Robin!
I definitely want to try this recipe. I liked egg nog okay, but the eggyness and heavy whipping cream never agreed with my stomach.
MMM these look so good!!!
I’m sorry you’re not feeling 100%… I wish we could virtual-hug you back to full health! But until you are feeling better I am very glad that you’re listening to your body and taking the time to relax and heal. Good for you, Ange. We love you!!
You did an amazing job with the challenge!! I loved all your posts and recipes :)
Enjoy your relaxing day full of warmth and bubbles ;) Go spike your nog, you’ll feel better!
xxoo
Yum that looks so delicious. I have never been a fan of eggnog but this looks so much better and healthier! Cant wait to try it.
Angela,
I love reading your blog and enjoy seeing how you make traditionally non-vegan food into something vegan, healthy and delicious. I am starting my own personal journey of overcoming a dysfuntional way of eating and I would LOVE to get a tour of your kitchen. See what your weekly shopping list has on it. The stapple items you keep on hand to create a balanced and tastey concoction!
Bekah