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.
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 🙂
Robert says
followed recipe exactly as stated and it curdled loads and separated into a big lump of cream and a liquid within about 15 seconds, the liquid part tastes ok, and it didn't look like it would curdle when stirred together. so will try again mixing with a spoon instead of in the blender
Iosune says
Hi Robert! I'm so sorry the recipe didn't work for you. Hope it works next time!
Hayley says
This recipe is fantastic!! So straightforward, quick, and delicious. Like some other commenters, I added a bit of extra whiskey, but that’s just a personal preference - the recipe is great as is too! I substituted maple syrup as that is what I had on hand.
Iosune says
Hi Hayley! Sounds so good 🙂 I'm glad you liked it!
cassie says
Hi, do you think maple syrup would work as an aletrnative to agave syrup?
Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Cassie! Yes, maple syrup is also a good choice 🙂
Amy Hawthorne says
This was simple and a really good substitute for traditional Bailey's.
Iosune says
Hi Amy! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Roxanne says
Did you use instant coffee? Just curious. Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Roxanne! No, I didn't, I used brewed coffee 🙂
Cheryl Mae says
I used to buy the Bailey's Almonde for my coffee. This recipe is exceptional and will save me so much money. I added a 3/4 tsp. of instant espresso granules to bump up the coffee flavor, used the vanilla and slightly less agave because I don't like it too sweet. I used the rest of my bottle of Jameson's which was a little over 1/3 cup, mixed it and it is back in the Jameson's bottle for use in my coffee. Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Cheryl! Sounds great 🙂 You're so welcome!
Deborah Wild says
Hi, I forgot to say I can’t have coconut in any form so I made my vegan Baileys with cashew milk, with a bit less water and as I said it definitely did the trick for me!
Iosune says
Hi Deborah! I'm so glad it worked for you 🙂
Louise says
Hi, this sounds gr8! Did you use coconut alternative milk or a tin of coconut milk?
Iosune says
Hi Louise! I used canned coconut milk 🙂
Deborah Wild says
Ooh, gorgeous, haven’t had Baileys for 8/9 Christmas’s since giving up dairy. I won’t be missing out again!
THNK YOU
Iosune says
Hi Deborah! I'm so happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!
danielle says
Should the coffee be cooled before blending? I won't be drinking it straight away
Iosune says
Hi Danielle! Yes, it's better not to use hot coffee 🙂