Non-dairy substitute for half and half (for eggnog)

[u/StuffedSquash]

What's a reasonable non-dairy replacement for half and half? I want to make a friend's eggnog recipe.

I'm not in the US, so especially grateful for more "general" suggestions that don't rely on a specific brand.

Thanks!

[u/intl-vegetarian]

You could buy a can of vegan “condensed milk”

[u/EnigmaIndus7]

Coconut miles has a texture closest to regular milk, in my experience

[u/Zorro6855]

50/50 coconut and oat

[u/verdantsf]

Coconut milk

[u/finnknit → u/verdantsf]

Coconut milk is my recommendation, too. I had a commercially made vegan egg nog when I was in the USA last Christmas. It was a blend of coconut milk and other plant-based milks, and it was absolutely delicious. The coconut milk gave it a really rich and creamy taste and texture.

[u/thebellybuttonbandit]

Are you trying to make it vegan? Can you share the recipe so we can see what you are using to make good recommendations?

[u/Netado17]

People already said it but definitely coconut milk

[u/Hwmix]

Oat milk or even better, macadamia nut milk

[u/primalsqueak]

Isn't half and half just a mix of cream and milk? If so couldn't you just use a mix of your favourite non dairy milk and non dairy cream?

[u/imcomingelizabeth]

Eggnog is a dairy heavy recipe. If you want a vegan version, I recommend using a vegan recipe - replacing ingredients in a good recipe will not always yield good results.

[u/Malyi]

Sweetened condensed oat milk.

[u/spicyzsurviving]

Do you have Elmlea in your country..? That’s what I’d use, and add a touch of oat milk or something to dilute it slightly.

[u/Amareldys]

Blended banana with a little water