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.
Emily says
When you say 1/4 coffe how much granulated coffe is that?
Iosune says
Hi Emily! I used brewed coffee, so I can't help you, sorry!
Darren Starkey says
I actually made it with dark rum I used Havana 7 year old and added a little oat cream to make it thicker......it was devine
Darren Starkey says
This recipe will last for several months, I also kept it in n the fridge.
Iosune says
Hi Darren! So glad you liked it 🙂 Sounds AMAZING. Have a nice day!
Megan says
How long will this keep in the fridge? Thanks
Iosune says
Hi Megan! For up to a week 🙂
T at the Bar ( UK) says
Hi. Just made this for Vegan GF.
I also added a heaped teaspoon of cocoa powder ( and considerably more Jamesons lol). With organic tinned coconut milk a little curdling occured but did not spoil it in the least. Very very nice indeed. Thanks.
( we were both very dissapointed with Bailey Almande). This beats it hands down.
Iosune says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Tuija Leino says
I am so amazed that I haven't found this recipe until now. Thanks, Tuija from Finland
Iosune says
Hi Tuija! So glad you like it 🙂
Berry says
Just a quick note - just because it's agave syrup or honey or anything else doesn't mean that there is no sugar inside. honey and agave syrup are full of sugar. It is just not reffined...
Apart from that: Great recipe! Loved it
Iosune says
Hi Berry! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Jenny says
This looks delicious ! But can you taste the coconut ?
Iosune says
Hi Jenny! A little bit, but feel free to use any other plant milk you like 🙂
Alex says
This is lovely, thanks for the recipe!
Catherine says
I can’t wait to try it! Would molasses syrup work?
Iosune says
Hi Catherine! I've never tried this recipe using molasses syrup, but I think it should work 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Alex! Thanks a lot 🙂
Kate Birch says
I've made this a few times before and love it. I've tried it with many alternative milks and find the almond, rice or regular carton coconut milk needs a tince of a punch of xantham gum (or any other gum) and a quick blitz to give it a bit of texture.
*It also makes fabulous vegan ice cream and if you add in soaked dried fruit, it's a gorgeous Christmas pudding ice cream style*
**Brandy works just as well too**
🙂
Iosune says
Hi Kate! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂 I really need to try the ice cream 😀
shirley biddulph says
I made this recipe as a present for a friend, I whizzed it up in my nutribullet in seconds and it tastes great. (I did slosh in some more whisky).
Iosune says
Hi Shirley! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂
Marie says
IF anyone's milk separates or curdles. Simply heat the milk up before adding the rest of the ingredients. That will stop this from happening.
Thank you for this recipe. I made it exactly as you wrote, borrowing some agave from my daughter and it was perfect. The second batch was like having an OMG I am in heaven and winning the mega millions lottery moment. I used organic Zulka Pure Cane Sugar, instead of the agave. It is vegan (no animal bones) and tastes like maple (seriously!). So good you will want to eat it out of the bag! The smell is unbelievable. I have never had sugar like this in my life. Non-refined, straight from fresh sugar cane. If you get it at Walmart you will save a bundle. Other places are selling it as much as 10-15 times what Walmart is asking, $4.98 for 128 oz or $3.34 for 4 pounds. Trust me you will fall in love with this amazing sugar. I use nothing else but this.
I am a vegan and want to make the Alien Brain Hemorrhage shot, that calls for Baileys and found your site. Here is the link to the drink recipe with a wicked photo. Perfect for Halloween!
The video is a hoot!
Cheers!
Iosune says
Hi Marie! Thank you sooo much for your great comment 😀
Robbie says
This will be a very stupid question but, the coffee do you use it hot when you make this or do you let it go cold before you blend everything together?
Iosune says
Hi Robbie! It's not stupid at all. I always use cold coffee 🙂