# Nutty Vegan Eggnogs This Homemade Eggnog is Spicy and Goes Especially Well With Some Bourbon By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-12-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-eggnog References: [kaleandcaramel](http://www.kaleandcaramel.com/pecan-eggnog-steamers-vegan) & [sonima](http://www.sonima.com/food/vegan-eggnog/) This homemade eggnog is a hot beverage people with dietary restrictions can enjoy throughout the holiday season. Created by Lily Diamond from the blog Kale & Caramel and featured on lifestyle site Sonima, the recipe for [hot spiced vegan eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-oat-nog-latte) helps to balance the body and ignite your senses. The pecan eggnog steamers are made with a [nut-based milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-favorite-milk) and can be enjoyed either ice cold or steaming hot. They are also an easy drink to [spike with a little something special](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-whiskey-eggnog) (like a shot of bourbon) to help you enjoy the holidays even more. Perfect for a relaxing New Year's Eve, the homemade eggnog is made with raw pecan pieces, maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla extract, warm water, raw coconut oil, nutmeg and allspice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Eggnogs:** The rise of vegan eggnogs presents an opportunity for alternative milk producers to create innovative and delicious non-dairy versions of this holiday favorite. - **Spiked Beverages:** The trend of spiking eggnogs with alcohol provides an opportunity for liquor companies to create unique and flavorful options specifically designed for mixing with eggnog. - **Homemade Recipes:** The popularity of homemade eggnog recipes opens up opportunities for food bloggers and recipe creators to develop and share their own creative variations of this classic drink. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Nut-based Milk Producers:** The demand for nut-based milks as a key ingredient in vegan eggnogs presents an opportunity for nut-based milk producers to expand their product offerings and cater to a growing market. - **Liquor Companies:** The trend of spiking eggnogs creates a market for liquor companies to develop and promote their own specially crafted spirits that pair perfectly with eggnog. - **Food Bloggers and Recipe Creators:** The popularity of homemade eggnog recipes provides an opportunity for food bloggers and recipe creators to attract an audience by sharing their unique and delicious variations of this festive beverage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatnog.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-nog.md) - [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) - [Hard Oat Nog Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-oat-nog.md) - [Dairy-Free Festive Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lines-festive-oatnog.md) - [Dairy-Free Egg Nog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-o-nog.md) - [Better-for-You Eggnog Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-valley-3.md) - [Eggnog Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-nog.md)