This Vegan Pudding is made in just 1 pot with 7 ingredients, tastes better than store bought and is loaded with chocolatey-goodness! Top it off with vegan whipped cream to make each bite extra special. You and your kids are going to love this creamy vegan pudding because it’s:
Made with only 7 ingredients.A breeze to clean up! All you need is 1 pot.Naturally gluten free.Rich, chocolatey, and delicious!
You won’t find any avocado, coconut, or black beans in this pudding either. Simple ingredients only! Plus, you can play around with the flavors if you aren’t a fan of chocolate (or have picky eaters to feed). Craving more chocolate desserts? Then you have to try my Vegan Chocolate Mousse and Chocolate Cheesecake!
How to make vegan chocolate pudding
Grab a medium pot because it’s all you need to make this dessert! It’s simple to whip up in only 4 steps:
Tips and substitutions
Is it too sweet? Feel free to use a bit less sugar or use coconut sugar instead.Non-dairy milk – Any kind you like will work! Try to use one that’s higher in fat, like oat, coconut, hemp, almond, cashew, or soy milk, to help the pudding stay creamy. I don’t recommend using rice milk for this reason.Thickener – Cornstarch works best as a thickener for the pudding. I don’t think arrowroot or tapioca would produce the same pudding texture. Are there lumps in the pudding? This shouldn’t happen if you whisk the mixture well enough, but if you do end up with little lumps of cornstarch after heating, use an immersion blender to smooth it out. To store – Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Variations
Mix and match the flavors of your dairy free vegan pudding. There’s something for everyone!
Vanilla – Just leave the cocoa powder, espresso powder and butter out of this recipe so the vanilla extract can shine through.Double chocolate – Melt vegan chocolate (dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips) and stir it into the pudding. Don’t skip the espresso powder as it brings out the deep, chocolatey flavors.Peanut butter – Swap the cocoa powder for creamy melted peanut butter.Butterscotch – Use brown sugar instead of white sugar, leave the cocoa powder out, and use full fat coconut milk. A splash of whiskey also helps the flavors really pop!
More kid-friendly vegan treats
Vegan Monkey BreadBrownie BitesVegan Strawberry CupcakesRice Krispie Treats
