Vegan Tapioca Pudding – Connoisseur Veg

This vegan tapioca pudding is rich, creamy and bursting with delightful tapioca pearls. A sweet dairy-free treat that’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.

Tapioca pudding is one of those treats that I enjoyed as a child but then forgot about. So I didn’t really miss it…until it occurred to me that this site might need a vegan tapioca pudding recipe.

So I got to work in the kitchen. I was so happy that I did! Tapioca pudding is delicious. It’s creamy and comforting, and of course the tapioca pearls are really fun and satisfying to eat.

It also proved that the classic tapioca pudding was really easy to veganize. All I had to do was make a few simple swaps, and I ended up with a delicious pudding that had everything wonderful and delicious about traditional tapioca pudding – the rich and creamy texture, the perfect flavor, and the plump little tapioca pearls. But my version was completely free of eggs and dairy!

Whip up a batch of this pudding and keep it on hand for a sweet snack, or dress it up for an elegant dessert.

Ingredients you will need

• Coconut milk. The recipe calls for full-fat coconut milk from a can. It replaces the heavy cream found in traditional tapioca pudding. Although you can substitute with light coconut milk or even another non-dairy milk, you won’t get nearly as rich and creamy a pudding.
• Non-dairy milk. We are using other types of milk besides coconut milk. It can be something that is hostile and not sweet. Soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, and oat milk are all fine alternatives.
• Small tapioca pearls. I made and tested this recipe using regular (non-instant) tapioca pearls. If you want to try it immediately, do so at your own risk.
• Sugar. Use organic sugar, which is vegan. Conventional (non-organic) granulated sugar is processed with animal bone meal in many parts of the world, including the United States.
• Salt.
• Vegan butter. It can be found near regular butter in most supermarkets. Look for brands like Miyoko, Melt and Earth Balance
• Vanilla extract.

How is it made?

Below is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. If you want to skip the recipe, scroll all the way down!

• Combine milk, tapioca pearls, sugar and salt in a small saucepan. Stir to combine the ingredients and set the pot over medium heat.

• Bring the liquid to a low boil, then reduce the heat. Let the mixture simmer until the tapioca pearls thicken and the pudding thickens.

Suggestion: Most tapioca pearls will cook in 45 minutes to an hour, but the time can vary by brand, so read the package directions and be sure to keep a close eye on your pudding as it cooks.

• Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Continue stirring until the butter is melted and fully incorporated into the pudding.

• Let the pudding cool for a few minutes, then you can serve it warm, or chill it later.

Suggestion: Cover your pudding with a sheet of plastic wrap, placing it directly on the surface of the pudding. This will prevent a skin from forming.

• Serve your vegan tapioca pudding by itself or garnish it. I like mine with some non-dairy whipped cream, fresh berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Remaining and storage

Vegan tapioca pudding will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

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Vegan Tapioca Pudding

This vegan tapioca pudding is rich, creamy and bursting with delightful tapioca pearls. A sweet dairy-free treat that’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.

total time 1 hours 5 minutes

material

• 1
  the cup
  Full fat coconut milk
  (from a can)
• 2
  the cup
  Unsweetened and unflavored dairy milk
• ½
  the cup
  Small tapioca pearls
  (not instant tapioca)
• ½
  the cup
  Organic granulated sugar
• ¼
  teaspoon
  salt
• 2
  table spoon
  Vegetarian butter
• 1
  teaspoon
  Vanilla extract

instructions

1. Stir together coconut milk, non-dairy milk, tapioca pearls, sugar and salt in a small saucepan.

2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a boil, stirring frequently.

3. Reduce the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Let the pudding simmer until the tapioca pearls thicken and the pudding is thick and creamy, about 1 hour. (Note).

4. Remove pot from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter is melted and fully incorporated into the pudding.

5. Let the pudding cool for at least a few minutes. It can be served hot, or chilled and served cold.

Recipe notes

Cooking time for tapioca pearls can vary by brand, so be sure to refer to package instructions for guidance.

nutrients

Vegan Tapioca Pudding

Amount per serving (0.5 cup)

calories 253
Calories from fat are 126

% Daily Value*

thick 14 grams22%

9.6 grams of saturated fat48%

Sodium 196 mg8%

potassium 118 mg3%

carbohydrates 32.6 grams11%

2 grams of fiber8%

18.1 grams of sugar20%

protein 1.3 grams3%

calcium 157 mg16%

iron 1 mg6%

* Percent Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet.