By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023

Rich, chocolaty, and creamy this Vegan Chocolate Pudding uses only a handful of ingredients and it makes the best pudding every time! Making vegan pudding has never been easier.

This vegan chocolate pudding recipe was slightly adapted from my Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe.

Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe

It’s hard to find a good vegan pudding mix at the store and the ones I have found have been expensive.

Once I learned how easy it was to make pudding from-scratch I stopped buying store-bought pudding.

Did you know there are only 5 ingredients in this vegan chocolate pudding recipe?

Vegan Pudding

This Vegan Chocolate Pudding is meant to be served chilled, but it's also tasty warm served over chocolate cake. Please don't ask me how I know that (wink).

I love adding a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings to the top.

A sprinkle of a cinnamon gives this pudding the perfect finish.

My whole family loves this Vegan Chocolate Pudding, and you'll love it too. Especially when you see how simple it is to make.

Ingredients in Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Sugar – Use granulated sugar. I haven’t tested this recipe with sugar alternatives.

Cocoa - For an extra rich chocolate touch.

Cornstarch – This helps thicken the gluten free pudding. If you can’t have cornstarch you can use tapioca starch.

Dairy-Free Milk – We use almond milk.

Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips – Make sure your chocolate chips are dairy-free. We like to use Enjoy Life Foods Chocolate Chips.

Vanilla Extract – Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best results.

How to make vegan chocolate pudding

1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch.
2. Add cold dairy-free milk and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Once boiling, cook for another minute or until it starts to thicken. Stir in dairy-free chocolate chips. Keep stirring until smooth.
4. Remove from the heat. Add in vanilla and whisk until fully incorporated.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

Tips for Making Vegan Pudding

• Use high quality ingredients.
• If you substitute any ingredients that I haven’t tested, you’re doing so on your own.
• Start with cold ingredients and heat them together.
• Store this vegan chocolate pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

This Vegan Chocolate Pudding also makes a great filling for Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes.

More Vegan Recipes

Vegan Chocolate Ganache Cake

Vegan Mug Brownie

Vegan Lava Cakes

Did you make this vegan chocolate pudding? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought.