Vegan Vanilla Pudding
This vegan vanilla pudding is out-of-this-world creamy, smooth, and full of delicious flavors! Just like traditional pudding, this non-dairy vanilla pudding recipe is quick and easy and made with basic ingredients.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 pinch salt
- turmeric for color
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- First, mix all the ingredients in a medium sauce pan, whisk all the ingredients except for the vanilla extract. Whisk well to avoid lumps.
- Bring the saucepan over the stove over medium heat. Whisk occasionally to prevent the pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once the pudding starts to bubble, steam for one to two minutes.
- Next, add the vanilla extract and combine.
- Transfer the vanilla pudding in individual bowls or ramekins and allow it to cool. Alternatively, transfer it to one large container if you plan to serve it later.
- Finally, place the pudding in the refrigerator for at least an hour to thicken.
Optional
- Serve this vegan vanilla pudding with fresh strawberries, coconut cream, animal crackers, nilla wafers, or cookies.
Notes
Storing: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Transfer cooled pudding to a freezer-safe container, place plastic wrap over the top, and seal with a lid. Freeze for up to 2 months. Keep in mind that freezing the pudding may change its texture.
Expert Tips:
- Sugar-Free: To make this recipe sugar-free, use monk fruit extract in place of sugar
- Use a pinch of turmeric to achieve a golden color. Otherwise, the pudding can appear somewhat ashen
- Coconut oil doesn’t affect the flavor and is technically not needed, but if you want that thick, creamy pudding texture, I would recommend including the coconut oil.
- Allow the pudding to cool at room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g