Coconog

Punch, punch, mulled wine, and similar beverages. Somehow in Poland, drinks like these, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, are not really a part of the Christmas tradition. It’s completely different from Anglo-Saxon countries, from Canada, through the USA, England, to Germany, where all kinds of punches, mulled wines, and eggnogs are a mandatory part of the Christmas menu. Christmas markets are full of all sorts of mulled drinks, and it seems to be a favorite pastime of German retirees to sip on them.

This is a Christmas mulled drink, a vegan version of eggnog made with chickpeas, coconut milk, and black salt.

INGREDIENTS:
Coconut milk — 200ml
Cashew milk (or any other high-quality, thick plant-based milk) — 100g
Canned or cooked chickpeas — 60g
Peanut butter — 20g
Sugar — 20g
Ginger juice — 15g
Vanilla extract — 10g
Nutmeg — 1/2 teaspoon
Black salt — 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon — 1/2 teaspoon

PREPARATION:
Blend all the ingredients together thoroughly and heat them until almost boiling. Pour into glasses.

VARIATIONS:
Of course, you can enrich it with a shot of rum or brandy. Instead of…