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Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding Recipe

4.8 from 103 reviews

A rich and creamy oat milk chocolate pudding that is dairy-free and velvety smooth. This easy-to-make dessert combines the deep flavor of bittersweet chocolate with the wholesome goodness of oat milk, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without dairy.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients & Chocolate

  • 2 cups (480 milliliters) nondairy milk, preferably oat milk
  • 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 115 grams) bittersweet bar chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to stir together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt thoroughly.
  2. Add milk and stir: Slowly pour in the oat milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined without lumps.
  3. Cook pudding base: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent burning. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, begins to bubble, and coats the back of the spoon, about 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it thickens too quickly.
  4. Incorporate chocolate: Add the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate to the thickened pudding and stir vigorously for about 30 seconds until the pudding becomes very thick and smooth.
  5. Finalize and serve: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or ramekins and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Note that the pudding will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate with at least 60% cocoa.
  • The pudding can be enjoyed warm for a comforting dessert or chilled for a firmer texture.
  • The cornstarch helps achieve the creamy, thick consistency without using eggs or dairy.
  • Stir constantly during cooking to avoid lumps and scorching.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, covered tightly.

Keywords: oat milk chocolate pudding, vegan chocolate pudding, dairy-free dessert, easy chocolate pudding, bittersweet chocolate pudding