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

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!

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.

CSN

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

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.

Anlod

As per a reader comment, may sub double the amount of tapioca starch (or arrowroot starch?) for cornstarch

Ann Daniels

Just made this - again - last night, this time adding some cinnamon. I always add extra salt to offset the sweetness and richness. This is now my go to dessert for company or sick friends! Mixing tip to avoid cornstarch lumps: combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and then sift together into the pot.

barry

Can I substitute coconut milk- I always have some on hand- usually opem another recipe

Jayne

Well, wanting to use up the oat milk my vegetarian son left, and reading the recipe only took 15 minutes, i jumped in. However, as I’m stirring the mixture I see I missed the fact I would need to add bittersweet chocolate. Not wanting to waste the already started pudding, I chopped up 2.5 ounces of unsweetened chocolate, then added three of those little Ghiradelli dark chocolate sea salt caramel squares. Delicious!

Bobbi

Could one sub cashew milk for the oatmilk???

Deb Onley

Has anyone tried making it start to finish in a VitaMix? Thinking one could do homemade oat milk and proceed from there just using the VitaMix friction heat function to “cook” it….

ABV

Will this work with a higher cacao percentage?

Fun in kitchen

Oh my! Delicious. It does take a little longer on the stove but so worth it. My first time using oat milk.

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!

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FAQs

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

Here, nondairy milk is swapped in for the milk and the cream with equally wonderful results. When developing this recipe, we found that oat milk created a pudding with the plushest texture. Soy, almond and coconut milks work, too, although they might impart their own flavor and the pudding texture may vary.

How to thicken pudding made with oatmilk? ›

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.

How much oat milk for instant pudding? ›

To substitute oat milk for regular milk in instant pudding, use 3/4 of the amount of milk called for in the instructions. So, if the instructions call for 2 cups of milk, use 1 1/2 cups of oat milk.

Can I use non-dairy milk for instant pudding? ›

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!

Will oat milk work in instant 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 I substitute oat milk for milk? ›

Using Oat Milk for Baking
  1. A 1:1 ratio of cow's milk to “original” (not extra creamy) is key.
  2. You can manipulate the texture and thickness of oat milk with water or neutral-tasting oils such as grapeseed oil.
  3. Sweetened or flavored oat beverages should be used sparingly because they will affect the flavor.
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What makes extra creamy Oatmilk 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 won't my oat milk thicken? ›

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.

What is the best non-dairy milk for pudding? ›

If you don't have nut allergies, you can totally use almond milk, or even coconut milk or cashew milk. My favorite kind of non-dairy milk to use in Jell-O pudding is rice milk. I find it is the one with the least amount of after taste.

Why is my instant pudding so runny? ›

Pudding is usually runny because it has been stored in the refrigerator for too long or in an open space. Another cause could be due to improper cooking methods.

Why is my pudding not setting? ›

Mixing too vigorously can make the pudding watery, while mixing too little can prevent the ingredients from combining properly. Adjusting the mixing technique and following the recipe carefully can help achieve the desired thickness [3]. Adding gelatin: Gelatin can be used to thicken pudding.

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

Will Pudding Set with Almond Milk? Yes, pudding – both instant and cooked – will set with almond milk as long as you use the right amount of almond milk. If you use the same amount of almond milk as you do regular milk, it will be too thin and will not set.

What plant milk is best for instant pudding? ›

What milk works best in keto & decadent puddings? Take almond milk, for example, currently the leading milk alternative in the US with oat milk being a close second choice. Almond milk is enjoyed for its rich and nutty flavor, not to mention its low in fat and calories.

Will instant pudding set with powdered milk? ›

You can make Jello instant pudding with fat-free or skimmed milk. It isn't the milk fat that makes it set. You can even make it with powdered milk. That said, much of the fullness and flavor comes from the milk fat, so if you make it this way, the suggestion would be made to add something to the pudding to add flavor.

Can you whip up oat milk? ›

You can whip oat milk using a stand mixer, hand mixer, blender, or a whisk. For best results, chill your oat milk and equipment before you start. Using a chilled bowl or jar makes it easier to achieve a stable whipped texture.

What milk is better for pudding? ›

What milk works best in keto & decadent puddings? Take almond milk, for example, currently the leading milk alternative in the US with oat milk being a close second choice. Almond milk is enjoyed for its rich and nutty flavor, not to mention its low in fat and calories. It ticks plenty of “dietary” benefit boxes.

Can you substitute milk for almond milk in instant pudding? ›

And, if you want to prepare vegan instant pudding, almond milk is a great option to go for. However, the directions to make instant pudding are different from the pudding made with milk. Simply use half of the almond milk as you use dairy milk to make instant pudding.

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