Description
This kid-friendly vegan chocolate pudding recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple ingredients to create a delicious and healthy treat that even picky eaters will love. It’s a perfect dessert or snack for busy parents.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk work well)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the plant-based milk until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Once boiling, continue to cook and stir for 1 minute to ensure the cornstarch is fully cooked.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a large bowl.
- Cover the surface of the pudding directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of dairy-free chocolate chips to the hot pudding after removing it from the heat, stirring until melted.
- If your pudding seems too thin, you can return it to the heat and cook for a few more minutes, stirring constantly. If it’s too thick, you can whisk in a little more plant-based milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- This pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- My son, Leo, loves this with a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream on top, and Mia prefers it with fresh berries!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg