This vegan Baileys is healthier and creamier than the original. You won't tell the difference! Ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.
I hardly ever drink alcohol, but when I do, Baileys is one of my favorite options. That's why I'm in love with this vegan Baileys, and it's SO good I want to share the recipe with you. Feel free to enjoy it on Saint Patrick's Day!
Besides, this dairy-free and lactose-free recipe tastes even better than the original one and is 100% plant-based. It is therefore perfect for you if you suffer from lactose intolerance. I've never enjoyed a homemade vegan Baileys as good as this one!
This is such a simple and easy-to-make drink that you won't buy it at the grocery store ever again. Besides, it's gluten-free and only requires 5 ingredients and just 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Ingredient notes
- Jameson Irish Whiskey: feel free to customize this recipe with any type of whiskey.
- Vanilla extract: to make this vegan Irish cream I always use homemade vanilla extract as it’s more affordable and extremely easy to make, but the store-bought version will also work.
- Full-fat coconut milk: you could use another kind of plant milk, such as homemade cashew milk or maybe almond milk. However, I do suggest you use canned coconut milk.
- Agave or maple syrup: feel free to use other sweeteners instead, such as cane sugar, for example.
Dietary variations
- Make it sugar-free: I’ve never tried it myself, but you can incorporate dates instead of syrup until the Baileys is sweet enough for you.
How to make vegan Baileys
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for about 1 or 2 minutes.
- Serve your vegan Baileys chilled or with some ice.
How to store
- Fridge: keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Is Baileys vegan?
Original Baileys Irish Cream is a non-vegan drink because it is made with cream that comes from cow's milk, so it does contain dairy.
Serving suggestions
Feel free to add this vegan Baileys to your coffee or vegan hot chocolate for a delicious dessert. Just pour it in, stir, and enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Baileys
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Jameson Irish Whiskey, any whiskey is okay
- ¼ cup strong coffee or espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup agave or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for about 1 or 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Serve your vegan Baileys chilled or with some ice, and shake well before using. You could also add it to your coffee or vegan hot chocolate for a delicious dessert. Just pour it in, stir, and enjoy!
- Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You could use a different kind of plant milk instead, such as homemade cashew milk or maybe almond milk. However, I do suggest you use canned coconut milk.
- Feel free to use a different type of sweetener instead of agave or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This post was originally published in March of 2014, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February of 2022.
Mark Gretton says
Thank you very much for this! I couldn’t find any of the coconut milk you suggested (full fat canned) so I used a standard U.K. cartoned coconut milk and thickened it up with some oat-based cream and it worked beautifully. I sweetened it with golden syrup as it was what was in the cupboard. Worked beautifully!
Iosune says
Hi Mark! Sounds great 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Helen Spooner says
Hi, I'd just like to know how long this keeps for and should it be refrigerated as want to make dome as a Christmas gift, thanks
Iosune says
Hi Helen! Homemade vegan Baileys should be refrigerated and can typically be kept for about 1-2 weeks 🙂
Jan says
Just tried this on a free from mince pie, missed out vanilla and used a cinnamon syrup instead of maple syrup. Yum!
Iosune says
Hi Jan! Sounds great 🙂
EBH says
Hi,
It's Thanksgiving Day and I couldn't wait to post a comment. I just tried this recipe and it's genius. This is NOT the first recipe I've tried from your website... you are amazing. I love Baileys but I have not found any vegan Bailey's that is good. We just came back from the movies, I had ,y Vegan dinner for two already prepped. I thought why not give it a try? thankfully I had all the ingredients except for the brand of whiskey you recommended. I had Johnny Walker Black label and that's what I used. I blended the coconut cream and the rest of the ingredients for 2 minutes it was creamy and delicious. I dissolved 2 teaspoons of Expreso in a quarter of a cup of hot water.
This recipe is definitely a keeper!... I won't have to miss my Bailey's anymore.One problem though we finished it all!🫢😳, my hubby and I, then I saw afterwards the amount of calories 😱but it's Thanksgiving!😊
Iosune says
Hi! Thank YOU so much for your comment, you made my day. So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Peter says
Hi
Can this be stored at room temperature?
Just asking because usually coconut milk needs to be refrigerated once opened.
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Peter
Iosune says
Hi Peter! You should keep it in the fridge 🙂
Elisa says
How do you avoid the coconut solidifying? I made this and was delicious, but as soon as the coconut solidifies it's unpleasant to drink.
Thanks ( :
Iosune says
Hi Elisa! Try to shake the mixture before drinking, or use another brand of coconut milk. Hope it works!
Melanie says
I heated mine on the stove on medium-low for a couple minutes and whisked it as the temperature went up; didn't take long to reincorporate the separated coconut fat.
Iosune says
Hi Melanie! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Dee says
I made the original from years ago. With this I wonder if the coconut milk could buy subs with Oatly cream ad I am trying to not have any hint of coconut flavour.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Dee! I think it is not possible in this recipe 🙂
Cherri says
I made this using 150ml Jameson and 8 Medjool dates instead of the Agave syrup. I chilled it immediately after blending and gave it as a house warming gift several hours later. Went down an absolute storm, no curdling and everyone said it was far superior to Baileys. Thank you so much for this recipe. I’ll be attempting a chocolate flavoured one next with actual chocolate in it. I’ll let you know how it goes. 😉
Iosune Robles says
That sounds so good 🙂 Have a nice day!
susan j crossley says
Lovely flavour, I did add 1 tsp of cocoa powder. So easy to make, anyone could make this.
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Charlie says
ABV 5%? I’m putting a tad more whiskey in I think!
Tina says
Delicious smooth and creamy- however the full fat coconut milk I used curdled when it hit the ice. The curdling people are mentioning is just chilled fat from the coconut- not that it’s gone bad. The taste is still so good and it game something to scoop 😅 next time I’ll chill the coconut milk first to remove the “fat” layer.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Tina! I'm so sorry about that 🙁
Diane says
OMG this is better than the bottled variety AND no dairy! Delicious!!!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂
Diane says
Delicious!!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Diane! So glad you liked it 🙂
Tanya Farrelly says
Hi Louise, can you use golden syrup instead of agave?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Tanya! I haven't tried it myself but I think it could work 🙂
Stephanie Conlan says
What else can i use instead of amny milk that contains nuts or coconut ive alergies
Iosune Robles says
Hi! For this recipe, we recommend coconut or almond milk 🙂 But, maybe it could work with oat milk!
Lucas Monteverde Bustamante says
Hi Iosune! How many days do you think it can last in my refrigerator?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Lucas! Maybe 5-7 days 🙂
Fotini Mavroudi says
Hi Iosune! When you say 1/4 cup coffe you mean 1/4 liquid coffee, or 1/4 powder coffee? Should I prepare 1/4 -lets say- instant coffee, or filter coffee?
Iosune Robles says
Hi! You have to use liquid coffee 🙂 And you should prepare the instant one!
Carolyn says
Hello! Did you use full fat coconut milk or lite?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Carolyn! We used this one: https://simpleveganblog.com/coconut-milk/ 🙂
Lucie says
Hi Iosune - is is supposed to be tinned coconut milk, or just just a classic Alpro etc? Thank you!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! It works with both of them 🙂
Kim says
Yum!!! No gluten, no dairy and not much sugar for me.....this is a special treat!! And so...easy...(made strong decaf coffee too) 🙂
Iosune Robles says
So glad you liked it Kim 🙂
Dana Fowler says
I'm looking forward to making this for our Christmas tipple as my husband doesn't like almonde Bailey's and it's selling out in places fast!!!
Iosune Robles says
Hope you liked it 🙂 Have a nice day!
Felipe says
I take it when you say "coffee" you mean American style drip coffee? European coffee is very much different (ie it actually tastes nice!)
Iosune Robles says
Hi Felipe! We used brewed coffee 🙂 I think it was European!
Caroline says
Do you think you could use Oat Milk instead?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Caroline! Feel free to use oat milk instead of coconut milk 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Lauren says
SO good! Better than original Bailey's and easier than you'd think to make! I didn't follow the recipe to a T, as I wanted to make it sugar free but it definitely needs some sweetness to it. I added cocoa too and could probably do the same with cinnamon! Love it!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Lauren! That sounds good 🙂 So glad you liked it! Have a nice day!
Karem says
Lumpy and salty, my kids were not impressed. Back to regular baileys for our family.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Karem! I'm so sorry to read that 🙁 Have you follow the instructions to a to T?
Judith says
This recipe is absolutely fantastic! I used homemade coconut milk, which was rather watery, but still, the result was almost perfect, and next time I will use a different kind of milk.
Iosune Robles says
Hello Judith, sounds so great 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
Nala says
You can tell the difference but I loooooove this recipe. Very yummy and I think I even prefer this to the original (I used coconut milk).
Serve with ice and down the hatch
Iosune says
Hi Nala! So glad you like it 🙂
Jacqui says
Just made this, it is tasteee! it is quick, easy and delish, loved baileys before going vegan (for them) 5 years ago, this is now my new tipple.. can't wait to try your other recipes 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Jacqui! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Have a nice day!
sarah clancy says
Tried this for christmas using a can of coconut milk but it was extremely thick and I ended up with Baileys cream instead!
Not disappointed! It was lovely on deserts and a dollop in hot chocolate tasted gorgeous.
Iosune says
Hi Sarah! Try to use a brand of coconut milk with less fat or add half coconut milk and half soy, almond or any other plant milk if you're looking for a less thick texture. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nana says
Hi! How long does it keep? Thank you I'm looking fwd to trying this!
Iosune says
Hi Nana! Up to a week 🙂
Amanda Holmes says
How long does this last for in the fridge before you have to discard it?
Iosune says
Hi Amanda! About 1 week or so 🙂