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    Home > Recipes > Drinks

    Vegan Baileys

    Published: May 31, 2022 · Modified: Oct 12, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 175 Comments

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    This vegan Baileys is healthier and creamier than the original. You won't tell the difference! Ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.

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    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!

    Contents hide
    1. Ingredient notes
    2. Dietary variations
    3. How to make vegan Baileys
    4. How to store
    5. Is Baileys vegan?
    6. Serving suggestions
    7. Looking for more vegan drinks?
    8. Did you make this vegan Baileys recipe?
    9. Vegan Baileys
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    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. 
    Step-by-step photos of how to make this recipe

    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!

    Looking for more vegan drinks?

    • Lemon Ginger Tea
    • Turmeric Latte
    • Matcha Latte
    • Golden Milk
    • Fruit-Infused Water
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    Did you make this vegan Baileys recipe?

    Please leave a comment and rate it below. We’d love to hear from you!

    This post contains affiliate links so you can easily find some of the products that we used to make this recipe. If you buy any of them through the links provided (without any extra cost for you), we'll get a commission. We're so grateful for your support!

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    Vegan Baileys

    This vegan Baileys is healthier and creamier than the original. You won't tell the difference! Ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.
    4.78 from 61 votes
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: Irish
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups (500 ml)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 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
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    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

    Serving: 0.5cup (120 ml) | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.9g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 16.3g | Saturated Fat: 14.5g | Sodium: 10.4mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 11.9g

    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.

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    Comments

    1. Felipe says

      November 30, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      I take it when you say "coffee" you mean American style drip coffee? European coffee is very much different (ie it actually tastes nice!)

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 04, 2020 at 7:59 am

        Hi Felipe! We used brewed coffee 🙂 I think it was European!

        Reply
    2. Caroline says

      October 02, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Do you think you could use Oat Milk instead?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        October 05, 2020 at 11:39 am

        Hi Caroline! Feel free to use oat milk instead of coconut milk 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Lauren says

      July 18, 2020 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        July 20, 2020 at 11:57 am

        Hi Lauren! That sounds good 🙂 So glad you liked it! Have a nice day!

        Reply
    4. Karem says

      June 05, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Lumpy and salty, my kids were not impressed. Back to regular baileys for our family.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        June 08, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Karem! I'm so sorry to read that 🙁 Have you follow the instructions to a to T?

        Reply
    5. Judith says

      May 13, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 14, 2020 at 5:16 pm

        Hello Judith, sounds so great 🙂 Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    6. Nala says

      March 11, 2020 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 11, 2020 at 9:31 am

        Hi Nala! So glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jacqui says

      January 25, 2020 at 1:22 am

      5 stars
      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 28, 2020 at 10:41 am

        Hi Jacqui! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    8. sarah clancy says

      December 25, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 26, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        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!

        Reply
    9. Nana says

      December 22, 2019 at 1:19 am

      Hi! How long does it keep? Thank you I'm looking fwd to trying this!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 25, 2020 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Nana! Up to a week 🙂

        Reply
    10. Amanda Holmes says

      December 15, 2019 at 3:06 am

      How long does this last for in the fridge before you have to discard it?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 16, 2019 at 8:23 am

        Hi Amanda! About 1 week or so 🙂

        Reply
    11. Robert says

      December 12, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 13, 2019 at 8:52 am

        Hi Robert! I'm so sorry the recipe didn't work for you. Hope it works next time!

        Reply
    12. Hayley says

      December 12, 2019 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 13, 2019 at 8:51 am

        Hi Hayley! Sounds so good 🙂 I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    13. cassie says

      November 28, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Hi, do you think maple syrup would work as an aletrnative to agave syrup?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 04, 2019 at 6:49 pm

        Hi Cassie! Yes, maple syrup is also a good choice 🙂

        Reply
    14. Amy Hawthorne says

      November 03, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      4 stars
      This was simple and a really good substitute for traditional Bailey's.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 04, 2019 at 11:22 am

        Hi Amy! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    15. Roxanne says

      October 07, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Did you use instant coffee? Just curious. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 29, 2019 at 9:31 am

        Hi Roxanne! No, I didn't, I used brewed coffee 🙂

        Reply
    16. Cheryl Mae says

      September 22, 2019 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 23, 2019 at 1:13 pm

        Hi Cheryl! Sounds great 🙂 You're so welcome!

        Reply
    17. Deborah Wild says

      May 30, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        May 31, 2019 at 9:29 am

        Hi Deborah! I'm so glad it worked for you 🙂

        Reply
    18. Louise says

      May 24, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      Hi, this sounds gr8! Did you use coconut alternative milk or a tin of coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        May 25, 2019 at 7:58 am

        Hi Louise! I used canned coconut milk 🙂

        Reply
    19. Deborah Wild says

      December 22, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, gorgeous, haven’t had Baileys for 8/9 Christmas’s since giving up dairy. I won’t be missing out again!
      THNK YOU

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 23, 2018 at 11:47 am

        Hi Deborah! I'm so happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    20. danielle says

      December 20, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      Should the coffee be cooled before blending? I won't be drinking it straight away

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 21, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        Hi Danielle! Yes, it's better not to use hot coffee 🙂

        Reply
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