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    Delicious Vegan Chocolate Pudding

    Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Quick and easy vegan pudding! Whip up this rich creamy classic chocolate dessert recipe in 10 minutes with a few simple pantry ingredients! Way better than store bought! Perfect snack cups for kids lunchbox or after dinner treat! No avocado or tofu. Gluten free

    vegan chocolate pudding in a dessert cup with coconut whipped cream

    Vegan chocolate pudding! yes please!! Full of chocolate-y goodness minus the dairy and eggs! No one would guess it’s vegan! This delicious scratch made dairy free chocolate pudding recipe is a tweak on my moms traditional easy chocolate pudding that she made for years (she made a mean vanilla & butterscotch pudding too) 

    This pudding was extremely simple to make using oat milk and vegan butter to replace the dairy. And hey dark chocolate never hurts either- nor does vegan whipped cream mmm!

    So say no to store bought pudding and hey most brands aren't vegan anyway.

    Perfect for holidays and special occasions like Valentines’ day, Christmas etc,… or just because your craving chocolate and need a quick fix! This never lasts long in the fridge which says a lot!

    -And if you love silky chocolate desserts check out my healthy vegan chocolate mousse pie- it's fabulous! 

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    Vegan Pudding Ingredients:

    • Chocolate and cocoa: I used Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate dairy free chocolate bar
    • Oat milk: perfect for this. have not used any other plant based milk, like almond milk, soy milk or canned coconut milk
    • Vegan butter: adds to rich creamy element 
    • Sugar: dark brown sugar is my choice adds a richness. I prefer it to white sugar
    • Corn starch: a must to thicken the pudding, I don’t use tapioca flour, arrowroot powder or agar
    • Vanilla and almond extract: adds wonderful depth of flavour
    • Salt: enhances chocolate and makes flavours pop
    pudding ingredients in a saucepan

    How to make vegan chocolate pudding:

    1. In a heavy saucepan combine cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add cold milk and whisk until combined and cornstarch is dissolved
    2. Place pot on stovetop over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes while whisking constantly
    3. Remove from heat stir in butter, chocolate and extracts
    4. Using spatula Immediately pour into dessert cups or serving bowl. Gently place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface of each pudding. This prevents a skin from forming as it cools. Chill in fridge to set up. Enjoy chilled or slightly warm!
    5. Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream topping and chocolate shavings (recommended) or vegan ice cream if that's your thing😊 For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below
    step by step photos how to make vegan chocolate pudding
    close up of chocolate pudding in a dessert cup

    FAQ:

    Is vegan chocolate pudding healthy?

    • That depends! there are numerous recipes for dairy free pudding, some with avocado or tofu which add health benefits and protein. some use maple syrup or coconut sugar. My recipe is old school and uses sugar, cocoa and chocolate 

    Why is my pudding grainy?

    • corn starch needs to be completely dissolved in the cold milk first to prevent lumps and also pudding needs to boil long enough for the sugar to completely dissolve

    How long does pudding keep?

    • Will keep covered in fridge for up to a week and can easily be made a day ahead prior to serving

    Tips:

    • Make sure cornstarch is dissolved in the cold milk first to prevent lumps from forming when pudding starts to thicken Place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding right after it's poured into cups so a skin doesn’t form on the top
    • place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding right after its poured into cups so a skin doesn’t form on the top

    This pudding is:

    • Vegan
    • Light and silky
    • Super chocolatey!
    • Decadent 
    • Rich and creamy
    • Kid friendly 
    • Lovely family dessert
    • Gluten free
    • easily nut free
    • Awesome for meal prep snacks
    • ready in no time!

    More chocolate recipes:

    • Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
    • Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie (No Bake)
    • Homemade Dairy Free Chocolates (In Molds)
    • Instant Vegan Hot Chocolate - Better Than Starbucks!
    • The Best Vegan Chocolate Bars Recipe!
    • Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake
    • The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake EVER! (Easy Recipe)

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    Delicious Vegan Chocolate Pudding


    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Quick and easy vegan chocolate pudding! Whip up this rich creamy classic dessert recipe in 10 minutes with a few simple pantry ingredients! Way better than store bought! Perfect snack cups for kids lunchbox or after dinner treat! No avocado or tofu. Gluten free


    Ingredients

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    For vegan pudding:

    • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
    • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, I use Hershey's
    • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons corn starch 
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
    • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
    • 50 grams dark chocolate, chopped ( I use 1/2 dairy free chocolate bar)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
    • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (omit for nut free)*

    Instructions

    1. In a heavy saucepan combine cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add cold milk and whisk until combined and cornstarch is dissolved
    2. Place pot on stovetop over medium heat. Whisk constantly while mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes while whisking constantly
    3. Remove from heat stir in butter, chocolate and extracts
    4. Using spatula Immediately pour into dessert cups, or serving bowl. Gently place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface of each pudding. This prevents a skin from forming as it cools. Chill in fridge to set up. Enjoy chilled or slightly warm!
    5. Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream topping and chocolate shavings (recommended) or vegan ice cream if that's your thing😊 For Tips, FAQ, step by step photos see above post.

    Notes

    • To store: Will keep covered in fridge for up to a week and can easily be made a day ahead prior to serving
    • measure almond extract accordingly a little goes a long way!😊
    • makes 4 to 6 servings depending on what vessel you use. Take and go reusable dessert cups for picnics or school lunches are awesome! If it's easier just make pudding in one bowl and once set distribute into cups
    • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
    • Chill time: 1 Hour
    • Cook Time: 5 Minutes
    • Category: Desserts, Snacks & Sides, Gluten free
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American, Canadian

    Keywords: vegan chocolate pudding, vegan pudding, chocolate, kids snacks, lunchbox snacks,

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