Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding Recipe (2024)

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Tobias

Why would anyone want to prevent skin from forming on top? Pudding-skin is the best thing ever!

Andy Milder

I would recommend sifting the dry ingredients to prevent clumping when integrating into the oat milk. Delicious pudding!

Bob Hewis

Adding the zest of one orange with the chopped chocolate makes this already delicious dessert just that bit more luxurious!

Whirlyball

To make oat milk for the recipe: 2 cups of water and 30 grams of dry oats. Blend on high for 2 minutes in a Vitamix and ready to go. Don't need to soak oats or filter milk. It ends up nice and smooth in the end. YUM!

Anne H.

There aren’t enough stars. I don’t want to eat anything else. I’m not going to brush my teeth.

EVR_NH

I so appreciate this as the mom of two dairy-free littles. I sprinkled some flaked sea salt on my husband’s and my bowls, but could also see a good addition of some chili and cinnamon as well. I also used a silicone-coated whisk to prevent clumping. Worked great.

Julia

Borrowed a tip from Ina Garten and added a little espresso powder (1/4 teaspoon) to bring out even more chocolate flavor. Yum!

RoLo

Cornstarch needs boiling temp + time to fully activate, so after the mixture gets to the "coating back of spoon" stage (5-10 min), I actually let it come to a fairly vigorous boil and constantly stir/monitor for at least 2 full minutes at that boil. I've made this numerous times and get chocolate soup every 3rd time because I forget about this step, which isn't specified in the recipe.

joel

Holy Mother of God that’s delicious! A wonderful way to celebrate losing ten lbs!

Jacqueline

This got rave reviews from husband who loves chocolate pudding but is allergic to dairy. Consistency with oat milk is incredibly creamy but the dessert has none of the unpleasant aftertaste of some other dairy alternatives. It tastes like essence of chocolate - I used Valrhona 70% for the bar chocolate and Trader Joe's 100% cocoa for the powder. I think the quality of chocolate is paramount in this recipe as the taste is so forward, unmasked by cream, eggs or other additions. Not too sweet!

Maryan Jaross

Thanks to Andy and EVR!I "sifted" the dry ingredients in a mini Cuisinart which I then used to chop the TCHO bittersweet chocolate, which is 66%. Per the Tip, I decided to go for the 4 iz but could have done 3.5. I used the silicone whisk in a non-stick pot so clean-up was easy.I used a combination of cashew almond milk I had on hand and the results were absolutely delicious! First time this lactose-free woman has had chocolate pudding in 35 years! What a treat!

CSN

Saw this and 15 min later, it was done. It’s THAT easy and quick.

RoLo

No - that distinction only matters when baking with leavening agents (Dutch is often paired with baking powder, natural is paired with baking soda). You can use either cocoa here successfully, but the taste of each will be different - Dutch is mellower and deeper (like the cookie part of Oreos), natural is more conventional, like what those of us who grew up in the U.S. expected "chocolate" flavor to taste like (Hershey's). Some companies even offer a blend of Dutch and natural, like Penzey's.

Laura

Inspired by Magnolia’s pumpkin gingersnap banana pudding and the abundance of oat milk on hand, I made this recipe but nixed the cocoa powdered and chocolate, instead adding a few spoonfuls of canned pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and nutmeg. So easy, so amazing.

Brian

OMG this was so easy and amazing! Adding the oat milk in a bit at a time to the dry ingredients will allow it to incorporate more easily without need for sifting. Didn't realize we were out of corn starch so subbed double the amount of tapioca starch. It thickened well and is very smooth and creamy.

Denver Fanta

I wish I liked this anywhere near as much as everyone else did! Too intensely chocolatey and not sweet enough for our family. Good texture, though!

Heather

If I were rich and indifferent of gossip I’d fill a swimming pool with this pudding and insist on swimming alone.

Super quick and easy dairy free chocolate pudding!

This pudding is delightfully rich and sinful tasting with the bittersweet chocolate. I thought my four-year-old might not go for it, because there was still quite a bit of bitterness, which I love, but he didn’t seem bothered by it at all. Threw a little dollop of whipped cream on there while he was waiting for it to cool, and that also seemed to help. This pudding is delightfully rich and sinful tasting with the bittersweet chocolate. I thought my four-year-old might not go for it, because ther

Helga

I’m not even a chocolate lover and I think this recipe is amazing. I added the espresso powder and subbed half of the sugar with monk fruit. Came out fantastic and I’ll make it again. I made my own oat milk which I’ve not done before.

Betsy

Great, easy dessert. Next time, I'll cut sugar to 1/4 c and use 3 ounces of bar chocolate. Other readers' suggestions about using a mini processor to blend ingredients and mixing the cornstarch with 1/4 c of oat milk were spot-on--thank you.

Ava

You can taste the oat milk, so if you prefer the flavor of coconut or almond go with that. It’s a really delicious and amazingly simple recipe. It set easily without a long chill time. I ate mine with raspberries.

ally v

Just wanted a good chocolate pudding recipe even though I'm not nondairy, can confirm this works great with regular 2% milk!

LeiaI

Mine came out a little gummy . What did I do wrong ?

Anne

Overrated. It's just like less sweet vegan chocolate ganache. It's nice but it's not wow

Jwal

Not a vegan but this was the best. Texture and flavor were both so good. Did not miss the cow milk. Really easy to make and to clean up.

Halcyon Hibiscus

Wow, this is amazingly delicious! No need to ever go back to dairy. Next time I'll add a bit of espresso to amp it up.

patty

Love this! Here it is. Yes.

MarSon

To be consistent with the dairy free ingredients, served with slightly sweetened plant based whipped ‘cream’ (Country Crock) and a dusting of espresso powder (DeLallo) on top. Oh man ..

Maura

very forgiving recipe. i used almond milk and, for a mexican hot chocolate flair, some spices that i had on hand like cinnamon, nutmeg, chile. added a little extra cornstarch when it looked too soupy after adding the chocolate. as suggested below, i let the cornstartch cook for two minutes before taking off the heat. yum.

S

Outrageously delicious. I added some ancho chile powder to give it a tiny bit of heat.

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Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I use oat milk instead of milk in pudding? ›

The base ingredients for most Jell-O brand instant puddings are dairy-free as well as vegan. By using a non-dairy milk such as coconut, almond, or oat milk you keep this simple instant pudding dairy-free/ vegan.

How do you thicken pudding with oat milk? ›

Cornstarch - This is used to thicken the pudding. I did a test with arrowroot powder and it gave the oat milk pudding a slightly different texture.

What is the best non dairy milk for pudding? ›

I recommend soy milk as it has a naturally sweet flavor, so it will enhance the flavors of the jell-o pudding. It's also a great vegan milk option that has a rich texture. To substitute one cup of milk in instant pudding, use one cup of unsweetened soy milk.

How do you thicken dairy-free pudding? ›

Dealing with a runny vegan pudding or salad dressing? Try mixing in a small amount of cornstarch. Rather than mixing the dry cornstarch directly into the food you're trying to thicken, first make a slurry of cold water and cornstarch.

Why won t my pudding set with oat milk? ›

This is because you cannot replace milk with oat milk at a 1-to-1 ratio when making instant pudding. However, you may still notice instant pudding made with oat milk sets differently and has a slightly different texture and flavor than regular pudding.

Is oat milk more creamy than almond milk? ›

Again, you're wise to steer clear of pro-inflammatory added sugars or other additives, like thickeners, in almond milk. Almond milk is naturally a less thick and creamy product compared to cow's and oat milk, so oftentimes gums like xanthan gum and carrageenan are utilized to improve its texture.

What makes extra creamy oat milk creamy? ›

The secret ingredient to making creamy oat milk? Drumroll please... after testing I found that adding ¼ unsweetened shredded coconut made the oat milk extra rich and creamy! You do not taste the coconut flavor, it's just a quick simple hack that really takes this oat milk recipe to the next level.

Why is my homemade oat milk gooey? ›

Over-blending can make the oat milk slimy in texture, which is why we recommend blending for about 30-45 seconds. Soaking your oats can also make the oats more prone to sliminess. Just add to the blender with water and blend! Sometimes heating your oat milk can make it become slimy, so we don't recommend it.

What is used to thicken oat milk? ›

If you want your oatmilk to be thicker, similar to what you purchase in the store, you will need an added gum. Xanthan gum works great to thicken cold liquids and you don't need much for a batch.

Why can't you use almond milk in instant pudding? ›

Most of those instant puddings are made to react with the milk proteins, and since there are no milk proteins in the non dairy milks, they don't work. Cooked pudding that sets thanks to cooked starch should work, even with plain water, though it might not taste very good that way!

Will Jello pudding set with non dairy milk? ›

Will instant pudding thicken with almond milk? It will but you need to use about half the amount of milk, or double the amount of pudding mix. Start with half the amount of milk and add a little a time until you reach the best consistency.

What is the closest non dairy milk that taste like milk? ›

Wondermilk. Out of the listed options, the So Delicious Dairy Free Wondermilk tops as the best brand that closely resembles actual milk in terms of consistency, creaminess and slightly sweet mild flavor. It contains coconut and oat milk, with hints of oat taste and full texture.

Can you make jello pudding with oat milk? ›

Learn how to make instant pudding from a box using three of the most common non-dairy milk options, oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk. Learn which has the thickest texture, the smoothest texture, and the best flavor!

Does Cool Whip have dairy in it? ›

From its introduction, Cool Whip was labeled and advertised as non-dairy, but as of 2018 it contains skimmed milk and sodium caseinate, a milk derivative. Even before the skimmed milk was introduced, Cool Whip was classified in Jewish dietary traditions as dairy because of the sodium caseinate.

What is a natural thickener for pudding? ›

Measure an alternative starch-based thickener, such as arrowroot powder, tapioca powder or rice starch, and combine it with the sugar called for in your pudding recipe. These alternative starches are comparable to cornstarch in thickening power, and twice as potent as wheat flour, so measure accordingly.

Does oat milk thicken pudding? ›

And using oat milk to make a chocolate pudding is absolutely perfect: oat milk is naturally thick and creamy, making it a perfect base to make a silky rich pudding recipe, even if it is made dairy-free and egg-free.

How do I substitute oat milk for milk? ›

Oat milk works just as well, so feel free to swap it in at a 1:1 ratio in your favorite sweet or savory bread-pudding recipe. Thanks to its creamy consistency, oat milk makes a surprisingly hearty stand-in for whole milk in most baking recipes — just stick to the same 1:1 ratio.

Can you replace milk with oat milk in a recipe? ›

Uses: Oat milk is a good substitute for cow's milk in both sweet and savory dishes. In addition to drinking it straight from the glass, oat milk is recommended for your morning cereal; smoothies; baked goods; curries; lighter cream soups and sauces; and mashed potatoes.

How do I substitute oat milk for dairy milk? ›

A 1:1 ratio of cow's milk to “original” (not extra creamy) is key. You can manipulate the texture and thickness of oat milk with water or neutral-tasting oils such as grapeseed oil. Sweetened or flavored oat beverages should be used sparingly because they will affect the flavor.

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