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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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.
Jasmin Ki says
Heya
Is the coconut milk meamt to be like put-in-coffee-milk or like the coconut milk you put in a thai curry?
I tried both and well... Mixing them lead to the bestvtaste (only the "in-coffee" milk made it a bit to liquid)
Anyways both taste delicious 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Jasmin! It's like the coconut milk you put in a thai curry 🙂 Almond milk also works great. Have a nice day!
Julie Anne says
This looks fabulous! How long will it last in the fridge?
(I'll be at a cabin for a week with no power)
Iosune says
Hi Julie Anne! Thanks a lot 😀 I'm not sure, maybe 3 or 4 days... Happy new year!
Imke says
Hello could I use almond milk instead of coconut milk and maple
Syrop Instead of the the sugar? And would I use the same portions?
Iosune says
Hi Imke! Yes, you can use the milk and the sweetener you like 🙂 Maybe you'll need to add more or less sweetener... Happy new year!
Cornelia says
This was so simple and tasted so great!!!! Thank you, Love it!!!
Iosune says
Hi Cornelia! You're so welcome! Have a nice week 😀
Ashleen Woods says
This is amazing! I just made it tonight, and I'm sold. I was so happy to see I won't have to give up Irish cream just because I've gone vegan. I love blogs like yours.
I used canned coconut milk, but plan to follow your homemade coconut milk recipe at some point in the near future. Thank you so much!!
Iosune says
Hi Ashleen! Thanks a lot 🙂 I'm so happy for you!
Nat says
Hi I have just tried this and unfortunately it has curdled a bit. Will I have to throw it all away? Thanks
Iosune says
Hi Nat! I don't know, if it smells and tastes well, you could try it... What kind of milk have you used? I'm so sorry it didn't work for you 🙁
Natalie says
Hi thanks for your reply. I used hazelnut soya Alpro milk. I didn't but it in the blender but once I did it was fine after a couple of hours in the fridge. It didn't smell or taste funny. It was actually delicious. I have made two other batches since. Thanks again.
Iosune says
You're so welcome! 🙂
sylvia says
Does contain honey derivative ... here is their reply " thanks for getting in touch regarding Baileys Almande. Baileys Almande was released in in select US cities as a test and is both gluten and dairy free.
In response to lots of excitement from the vegan community in the US and beyond, we took the time to look into our ingredients to determine the possibility of it also being a vegan product. We have since discovered our liquid contains a derivative of honey that will not allow for vegan certification. We are closely listening to everyone's feedback on Facebook and are therefore working to reformulate Baileys Almande as soon as possible to meet vegan certification.
We really appreciate your feedback on Baileys Almande and promise to keep you updated on any news. The Baileys Team."
Iosune says
Hi Sylvia! Our homemade Baileys is vegan, it doesn't contain honey 😉
Gerry says
I made this yesterday.. I substituted coconut milk for oat milk I find it as more of a body taste more creamy.. I also used maple syrup instead of agave syrup.. Really enjoyed it, will definitely be making some more soon..
Iosune says
Hi Gerry! I'm so glad you liked it! Oat milk is one of my favorite plant milks, it's so healthy and tastes amazing 😀
Gerry says
I do to Losune..
I used coconut milk for quite a while... but once I tried Oat drink now I can drink coffee again (not sure if that a good thing though) but Baileys was made to put in coffee lol I also enjoy Oat drink in tea, on my weetabix and shredded wheat.. but still enjoy coconut milk on cornflakes and as a nice refreshing drink..
Iosune says
Ohhh coconut milk is also great!!!! 😀
Jodie Matthews says
Hello, this tastes great but mine has curdled? Is there anything I can do to get it back please?
Iosune says
Hi Jodie! I'm so sorry the recipe didn't work for you 🙁 Did you use the same ingredients? Maybe you could try to use another coconut milk brand or another kind of plant milk...
Carl Henry says
Thanks for this, sounds really easy to do as some other recipes talk about reducing the coconut milk on the stove first. I will have a go with date syrup if I can find any as that sounds amazing:)
Iosune says
Hi Carl! Hope you like it! Let me know if you try the recipe 😀
Ruth Lewis says
Hi, this recipe looks fab 🙂 do you think it would work if I substituted whiskey for vodka?? It would mean I could make it now and not have to go out to the shops 😉
Iosune says
Hi Ruth! Thanks 😀 You could, but it won't taste as regular Baileys 😛
Tania says
Thanks so much for this recipe, I was so inspired! This has been the magic wand that's kick started me back into a vegan diet- it was such a simple reminder to me that vegan recipes can be so rich and tasty, Can't believe how little you could taste the coconut! I added 1.5 teaspoons of dark cocoa powder and one teaspoon of almond essence, but think it tasted more like Bailey's without the almond so will try another batch soon without.
Currently have a portion in the freezer also, a very indulgent treat!!
Thanks again!
Iosune says
Hi Tania! I loved Baileys with chocolate milkshake when I wasn't vegan, so I'll add cocoa powder next time, thanks a lot for the idea 😀 Vegan food can be as tasty as regular food, you just need to find some recipes you love ;9 Have a beautiful day!