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!

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? ›

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.

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.

How to thicken pudding made 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? ›

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.

How do I substitute oat milk for regular milk? ›

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. The slight oat flavor works particularly well in blueberry muffins, as it provides a nice contrast to the tart blueberries.

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.

How do you thicken oat milk? ›

To reduce the watery quality of your oat milk, try adding natural thickeners. Incorporate a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, or a touch of maple syrup to elevate both the flavor and consistency of your oat milk.

Why is my oat milk gelatinous? ›

Strain with Caution – when you strain your oat milk through a nut milk bag, let it drip through or give it gentle squeezes. If you squeeze too hard, the pulp can come through and it can turn gelatinous in texture.

Why does homemade oat milk thicken when heated? ›

When oats are heated, the starches thicken, just like when you cook oatmeal. It's the heat that makes oat milk slimy which can come from the friction in your blender. The key to ensuring your oat milk isn't slimy is to keep the ingredients cold. I have three tips for this.

Can you make Jell-O pudding with oat milk? ›

Oat Milk in Instant Pudding

For this recipe I used a full fat, creamy, unsweetened oat milk mixed with banana cream instant Jell-O pudding. The resulting vegan pudding yielded: What is this? Thinest pudding– The oat milk had the loosest consistency of the three vegan milks.

What thickening agent is in oat milk? ›

Even though you can strain the oat milk to remove the excess oat pulp, there are still super-fine oat particles in the oat milk. Heating the milk causes those fine particles to thicken, as if you were cooking oatmeal on the stove.

What makes oat milk extra creamy? ›

If you want it a little more thick and creamy, clean out your blender jar, pour the oat milk into the blender with the xanthan gum. Blend for 15-20 seconds.

Which oat milk tastes most 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.

Which is the healthiest non-dairy milk? ›

The healthiest milk alternative is soy milk because it's nutritionally comparable to dairy milk, says registered dietitian Jamie Nadeau. Dairy milk is an important source of protein, calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients.

What milk is best for gut health? ›

Low-fat, skim or 1% cow's milk are healthier options compared to 2% or whole milk. They contain less fat. “If you can't have cow's milk, soy milk and rice milk are often the healthiest milk for gut health – especially for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation,” Park said.

Why do you use oat milk instead of milk? ›

Oat milk contains a good quantity of fatty acids, protein, minerals, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a variety of micronutrients and provides several health benefits, as it reduces blood sugar, lowers cholesterol, and prevents cancer (Jeske et al., 2018). Therefore, oats are a promising alternative to traditional milk.

Can you substitute oat milk for dairy in baking? ›

fine. Just like almond and soy milk, you can use it in baking recipes 1:1 in place cow's milk. But there are occasionally issues with separation and a slimy or gummy texture in baked goods, especially breads. Look for "full fat" oat milks to avoid batters and doughs that are too thin.

Can you whip up oat milk? ›

Regardless of the recipe, the process typically involves chilling the oat milk, whipping it with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it forms soft peaks, and then using it to top your favorite desserts.

Can you substitute oat milk for milk in scrambled eggs? ›

You can also use dairy free milk like almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, or cashew milk. Just keep in mind that the addition of milk can make your eggs a bit more watery. Basically, avoid too much liquid.

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