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!

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

How do you thicken pudding with oat milk? ›

You'll have bubbles from whisking the milk with ingredients but the bubbles you need are from the milk starting to boil. That's what will thicken the pudding. Once the pudding starts to boil, whisk constantly for about a minute. You may start to see bubbles around the edge of inside of the pot when it starts to boil.

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.

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 do you make your own oat milk? ›

To make oat milk simply add 1 cup rolled oats + 4 cups water to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30-45 seconds. Then strain through a clean t-shirt or towel for best results. We found nut milk bags let too much pulp through. Fine mesh strainers also let too much pulp through, so we don't recommend using them.

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.

What makes oat milk extra creamy? ›

Essentially, just double-strain the oat milk. This makes the oat milk super creamy and smooth.

What milk is better for pudding? ›

There are several alternative options you can use instead, such as: Reduced-fat milk: You can use reduced-fat milk instead of full-fat milk to reduce the amount of fat in the pudding. Non-dairy milk: If you prefer a non-dairy option, you can use almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or any other non-dairy milk.

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.

How do you thicken homemade 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.

What happens if you use water instead of milk for pudding? ›

Both chocolate and vanilla instant pudding worked with just water. I recommend halving the required water, and it definitely does not taste as good as milk pudding.

Why is my homemade oat milk watery? ›

Before each use, give it a good shake to ensure the oats are evenly distributed. If you notice that your oat milk has become too thin, don't worry—simply blend it again to restore that creamy texture.

How healthy is Oatmilk? ›

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.

Is it cheaper to buy or make oat milk? ›

Homemade oat milk is cheaper and creamier. But that doesn't mean that it's for you.

What is better for you almond or oat milk? ›

Depends. If you're aiming to lose weight or are diabetic, almond milk with its lower sugar and calorie content might be right for you. On the other side, oat milk is high in fiber and nutrients, which boosts heart health and immunity, and helps muscle grow.

How do you 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.

How do you fix watery oat milk? ›

If you notice that your oat milk has become too thin, don't worry—simply blend it again to restore that creamy texture. Oat milk is indeed an excellent dairy-free alternative, but achieving the perfect consistency may require a bit of experimentation.

Does oat milk have a thickening agent? ›

In addition, other additives, such as thickeners, have been added to oat milk to improve emulsion properties (Mcclements et al., 2017). Compared to cow's milk, oat milk lacks some nutrients; thus, it is necessary to add some nutrients, such as vitamins, calcium carbonate, and minerals (Singhal et al., 2017).

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