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    Modified: Apr 5, 2024 · Published: Jan 16, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Chocolate Pudding

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    This easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding takes minutes to make. It's made with pantry staples so you can have dessert anytime!

    Vegan Chocolate Pudding in mason jars.

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    This Vegan Chocolate Pudding is super easy to make using ingredients you probably have in your pantry. I've made it many times during these crazy times.

    It was comforting and satisfied my chocolate cravings.

    Made with tapioca flour (tapioca starch), almond milk, cacao powder, and sweetener, it comes together in no time.

    I've also made a Sugar-Free Vegan Chocolate Pudding recipe, a Homemade Peanut Butter Pudding recipe, and a Butterscotch Tapioca Starch Pudding.

    Other recipes to try are my Chocolate Fruit Pizza and Rocky Road Fudge recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🍫 Other Vegan Chocolate Recipes
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Pudding Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It will satisfy your chocolate cravings.
    • It is sweet, rich, and creamy.
    • It's made in minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Chocolate pudding ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Tapioca flour: Thickens the pudding. You could use arrowroot powder or cornstarch. I've made this with arrowroot powder and used the same amount. I could not test this with cornstarch because I have a corn intolerance, but it should work just fine.
    • Almond milk:  I used unsweetened almond milk because I like to control the amount of sweetener. Any plant-based milk will work for this recipe. I tried it with soy milk, unsweetened coconut milk (in a carton), and unsweetened almond milk. I do not recommend homemade almond milk or any other homemade plant-based milk since they are thinner than store-bought and tend to separate.
    • Cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder): Adds the chocolate flavor.
    • Sweetened condensed coconut milk: Adds sweetness and a creamy texture. You could also use sweetened condensed oat milk, maple syrup, agave syrup, or your favorite sweetener.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You can leave it out.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Process of chocolate pudding being made in a saucepan.

    Step 1: Add tapioca flour and a little almond milk to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.

    Step 2: In a saucepan, add most of the almond milk and cacao powder to a saucepan.

    Step 3: Add the sweetened condensed coconut milk to the pan.

    Step 4: Add vanilla extract, and salt.

    Process of chocolate pudding being made in a saucepan.

    Step 5: Add almond extract if you are using it.

    Step 6: Simmer on medium heat, whisking the whole time to get out the lumps.

    Step 7: Add tapioca mixture and simmer until thickened about 1-2 minutes.

    Step 8: Let cool to room temperature and pour into ramekins. Place in the fridge.

    💭 Tips

    • After adding the tapioca flour to the boiling mixture, do not cook it for too long. It actually will break down and thin out. It only needs a few minutes to thicken.
    • The same goes for stirring vigorously, either during cooking or afterward. The tapioca flour will break down and the pudding will thin out. Tapioca flour is pretty touchy, but the more you work with it, the easier it becomes.
    • This pudding will thicken as it cools.
    Spoonful of dairy free chocolate pudding.

    🍫 Other Vegan Chocolate Recipes

    • Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    • Fudgy No-Bake Brownies
    • Almond Joy Overnight Oats
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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is vegan chocolate pudding made of?

    For this vegan chocolate pudding recipe  I used cacao powder, almond milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.

    How long will homemade vegan chocolate pudding last?

    This vegan chocolate pudding recipe will last about 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    If you tried this Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Chocolate Pudding
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    Vegan Chocolate Pudding

    This easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding takes minutes to make. It's made with pantry staples so you can have dessert anytime!  
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time 12 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 415kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups unsweetened almond milk divided
    • 6 tablespoons tapioca flour
    • 1 cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 1 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, pour 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and tapioca flour. Whisk until tapioca flour is dissolved. Set aside.
    • In a saucepan, add 3 cups unsweetened almond milk, cacao powder, sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
    • Simmer cacao mixture on medium heat, while whisking constantly to dissolve cacao powder and so that mixture doesn't stick to the pot.
    • Add tapioca mixture and simmer a few minutes or until thickened.
    • Let cool and pour into ramekins and place in the fridge.

    Notes

    After adding the tapioca flour to the pan, do not cook it for too long. It actually will break down and thin out. It only needs a few minutes to thicken.
    The same goes for stirring vigorously, either during cooking or afterward. The tapioca flour will break down and the pudding will thin out. Tapioca flour is pretty touchy, but the more you work with it, the easier it becomes.
    This pudding will thicken as it cools.
    This pudding recipe will last about 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 49g | Calcium: 680mg | Iron: 3mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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