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You’ll love this vegan pudding recipe with options for vegan vanilla pudding and an easy vegan chocolate pudding. This pudding is very easy to make with only five ingredients. Serve your pudding in a fancy glass with a dollop of vegan whipped cream on top!

Oh, how I love creamy pudding. are you with me I get a thrill from dipping the spoon in for one more bite, especially when some vegan whipped cream is involved! Sometimes I have been known to crush an ice cream cone or add some peanut butter granola on top.
It’s all so good!
How to Make Vegan Pudding
You can find the complete printable recipe with ingredient amounts below. But first, here are some ingredient explanations and steps to help you perfect this recipe every time.
- Stir together the sugar and cornstarch and then pour into the saucepan.
- Add cocoa powder if making chocolate pudding.
- Slowly stir in plant-based milk.
- Bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and vegan butter.
- Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate until chilled.
- Top with your favorite topping, such as coconut whipped cream.
the main ingredient
Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- sugar — We will use granulated sugar (see below for sugar substitutes).
- Cornstarch – This is my favorite thickener for the perfect pudding texture. You can substitute arrowroot powder, but I like the texture.
- Plant-based milk — Use your favorite plant-based milk, like oat milk, soy milk, pecan milk, vegan evaporated milk, cashew milk, and more!
- Vegan butter — We’ll add a rich buttery flavor with a little vegan butter.
- Vanilla extract — For vegan vanilla pudding, you stop with this ingredient. Note: If your plant-based milk is already vanilla-flavored, you won’t need to add any vanilla extract.
- Cocoa powder – If you want a vegan chocolate pudding, add some cocoa powder to the sugar and cornstarch. Or go super rich and advertise some dairy-free chocolate chips!
Vegan pudding is a sugar substitute
If you’re worried about your vegan pudding being too sweet, I have options for you. You can try different sugar ratios, such as:
- For a less sweet pudding, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- For a refined sugar-free pudding, substitute 1/2 cup maple syrup.
- Another refined sugar substitute would be 1/2 cup of date substitute. Cook them with the rest of the ingredients in the saucepan. Then run it through a food processor until smooth.
- For a sugar-free pudding, start with 1/4 cup of your favorite zero-calorie sweetener. After the pudding has cooled and you can taste it, add more to taste if needed.

Why this recipe is a winner
- simple — This vegan pudding is so easy; It is made of only five ingredients!
- versatile – Add your favorite flavors, like cocoa powder, vegan butterscotch and more.
- Falling — It can be made with regular plant-based milk, but this pudding is so decadent and delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions
Instant pudding vegetarian?
Some store-bought vegan puddings happen to be vegan. Always check labels to make sure no animal-based products are included. I recommend using a little less plant-based milk than what is recommended on the box to ensure you get a thick pudding.
Can you freeze pudding?
Most puddings are freezer-friendly. Transfer it to a freezer-safe container, then let the pudding cool completely before freezing.
Serving advice
Serve this vegan pudding with dollops and drizzles of any of the following:
Storage Tips
Cover the pudding and refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe container. Let it cool completely before freezing. To thaw, refrigerate overnight or leave at room temperature for several hours.

Vegan pudding recipe
You will love this vegetarian pudding. Now is the time to try more delicious pudding recipes:
That’s it for this delicious vegan pudding recipe. Enjoy!

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Place a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together the sugar and cornstarch and then pour into the saucepan. (Add cocoa powder when chocolate pudding is ready).
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Slowly stir in plant-based milk. Keep stirring while bringing to a low boil. Reduce the heat slightly 2 to 3 minutesuntil thickened.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and vegan butter.
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Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate until chilled.
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Top with your favorite toppings such as coconut whipped cream.

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sugar
You can try different sugar substitutes, such as:
- For a lower sugar pudding, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- For a refined sugar-free pudding, substitute 1/2 cup maple syrup.
- Another refined sugar substitute would be 1/2 cup of date substitute. Cook them with the rest of the ingredients in the saucepan. Then run it through a food processor until smooth.
- For a sugar-free pudding, start with 1/4 cup of your favorite zero-calorie sweetener. After the pudding has cooled and you can taste it, add more to taste if needed.
Plant-based milk
You can use your favorite plant-based milk, such as oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, etc.
Calories: 257kcal | Sugars: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g | Monounsaturated fats: 3g | Trans fats: 0.03g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist consultation.