Forget the egg in your nog: 10 of the best holiday vegan beverages

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Plant-based milks like oat milk, almond milk, flax milk and other nut milks are quickly becoming requested staples in cafes, restaurants and even school cafeterias. And that excitement is spilling over to non-dairy holiday drinks. Plant-based nogs and hot chocolates have all the spicy, creamy lusciousness of traditional ones, but they're cruelty-free and cholesterol-free.

Scroll to see which ones you want to try, topped with non-dairy whipped cream or vegan marshmallows.

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Almond Breeze Almondmilk Nog

Almond Breeze Almondmilk Nog is a dairy-free alternative to traditional seasonal eggnog. Its smooth and creamy taste can be accentuated with rum, bourbon or brandy if you’d like. However, this festive drink tastes great all on its own. In addition to being free from dairy and lactose, it also doesn’t contain soy or gluten.

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So Delicious Holiday Nog

If you love creamy coconut milk, this is the plant-based nog for you. So Delicious releases this holiday nog seasonally each year, and it gets rave reviews for its creaminess and rich flavor with just the right amount of spicy nutmeg. It has a sweet flavor and a thick consistency that makes it a good choice for nog-flavored lattes.

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Califia Farms holiday beverages and creamers

Califia Farms treats vegans to a lovely variety of seasonal plant-based beverages for the holiday season. Their creative and tasty coffee creamers are made with almond milk, and flavors include Dark Chocolate Truffle and Peppermint Mocha that are fantastic for adding to coffee or Christmas cocktails.

Peppermint lovers should try their Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew, which is a delicious cold brew beverage that’s mixed with almond milk, cocoa and a zing of peppermint. Califia Farms also has a scrumptious holiday nog that’s spiced with real cinnamon and nutmeg.

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365 by Whole Foods Market Almond Nog

The store brand 365 by Whole Foods Market has a light vegan nog with an almond milk base that gives it a nice consistency. Its yummy cinnamon vanilla and ginger flavor is strong alongside notes of nutmeg. This is among the healthier nogs with vitamins and minerals like zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D2 and Vitamin A.

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Target's Good & Gather Plant Based Oatmilk Holiday Nog

Festive and flavorsome, Target's Good & Gather Plant Based Oatmilk Holiday Nog has an oat milk base that gives it a thicker consistency than lots of nogs. The limited-edition drink has a mildly spicy kick without being too sweet. Those who are health-conscious may reach for this nog because it has no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors. Be sure to shake it well before drinking for a wonderful texture.

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Christopher Elbow Chocolates Peppermint Drinking Chocolate

Who doesn’t love hot cocoa when the temperature drops? Be warned that a taste of the peppermint drinking chocolate from Christopher Elbow Chocolates might instantly put you in the holiday spirit. It has just the right amount of peppermint to tingle the taste buds, and it has an overall smooth taste of milk chocolate when mixed with oat milk.

It tastes great on its own or topped with vegan marshmallows and whipped cream.

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Silk Dark Chocolate Peppermint Almond Creamer

Savor the tastes and scents of the season with Silk’s Dark Chocolate Creamer that’s made with almond milk. It can be used in regular coffee or to make holiday lattes, with a rich dark chocolate taste and strong peppermint notes making it pretty much irresistible. Right now, this is just offered seasonally, but it’s no wonder they have dozens of comments asking them to make this a year-round treat.

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Oatly Chocolate

Whether you want to steam it for a creamy hot chocolate drink throughout the season or enjoy it over ice, Oatly Chocolate is scrumptious. It’s naturally gluten-free and, of course, dairy-free. It’s shelf-stable, making it a great choice for road trips or stocking up to always have plenty on hand when you need a chocolate fix.

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Friendly Farms Almond Nog

ALDI’s Friendly Farms Almond Nog is creamy and sweetly spicy. With an almond milk base, this dairy-free nog is also soy-free and gluten-free. If you're craving the taste of traditional eggnog, this is a good choice. It provides a great holiday flair when used as a substitute for milk in lattes, and it could be used to make vegan nog milkshakes or smoothies.

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Divine Drinking Chocolate

With a smooth texture and just the right amount of sweetness, Divine’s drinking chocolate is a decadent treat that’s totally guilt-free. Not only is this hot chocolate mix vegan-certified, but it's also made from fair trade cocoa that’s grown by family farmers in Ghana. Simply heat up your favorite plant-based milk and add it to this drinking chocolate for a scrumptious cup of hot chocolate.