# Vegan Holiday Drinks The Food52 Eggnog Recipe is Free of Any Animal By-Products By Jordy E | Published 2014-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food52 References: [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/32483-vegan-eggnog) & [food52](http://www.food52.com) The Food52 [Vegan Eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-spirits-tiki-nog) recipe provides the perfect alternative for those who like to indulge over the holidays without consuming animal by-products. Although eggnog typically contains dairy and eggs, this drink replaces the ingredients with healthy, [plant-friendly alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bridge-1). Present in this unusual beverage is [coconut milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk), Medjool dates, cry cashews, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Together these additions give way to a faux take on the classic Christmas-time beverage, mimicking the original taste in a way that's approachable for vegans. The consistency of this concoction is similar to the standard cup of eggnog. After blending it all together on high speed for a few minutes, the recipe should produce approximately six large cups of the frothy, festive liquid refreshment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Beverages:** The rise of vegan and plant-friendly beverages for the holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to innovate in their product offerings and use alternative ingredients. - **Alternative Food Substitutes:** The use of alternative ingredients in classic holiday recipes presents an opportunity for companies to create new and innovative recipes that cater to the growing demand for vegan and plant-based options. - **Healthy Holiday Indulgence:** Creating healthier versions of classic holiday indulgences presents an opportunity for companies to cater to consumers who are mindful of their health and wellness during the holiday season. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of plant-based beverages and alternative food substitutes by developing new products and marketing them to a growing consumer base. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can create innovative products to cater to consumers who want to indulge during the holiday season while still being mindful of their health. - **Hospitality and Events:** The hospitality and events industry can cater to the growing demand for plant-based and vegan options by including them in their menu offerings and creating new and innovative recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Egg Nog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nog.md) - [Oat-Based Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chobani-oat-nog.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-nog.md) - [Dairy-Free Egg Nog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-o-nog.md) - [Plant-Based Eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatnog.md) - [Dairy-Free Festive Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lines-festive-oatnog.md) - [Better-for-You Eggnog Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-valley-3.md) - [Flavorful Organic Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-eggnog1.md) - [Hard Oat Nog Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-oat-nog.md)