Ingredients
Liquid Base
- 2 cups dairy-free milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot flour)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or sugar of choice)
- 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1.75 oz dairy-free chocolate, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine dairy-free milk, cornstarch, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch dissolves completely to avoid lumps before heating.
- Heat the Mixture: Turn on the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Thicken the Pudding: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue whisking continuously for 30-60 seconds until the pudding thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add Final Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, peanut butter, and chopped dairy-free chocolate (if using). Whisk thoroughly until the peanut butter and chocolate have melted completely and the mixture is lump-free.
- Chill and Serve: Pour the pudding into jars or serving bowls. Cover each with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for a couple of hours until fully set. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- You can use any dairy-free milk such as almond, soy, oat, or cashew milk based on preference.
- Arrowroot flour can be substituted for cornstarch for a gluten-free option.
- Coconut sugar adds a subtle caramel flavor, but you can swap it with regular sugar or maple syrup if preferred.
- If you want a richer pudding, use creamy peanut butter without added sugar or salt.
- The dairy-free chocolate is optional but adds extra depth of chocolate flavor and creaminess.
- Make sure to whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly before heating to avoid lumps in the pudding.
- Covering pudding with plastic wrap directly on the surface prevents a skin from forming while chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
