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Easy Dairy-Free Tapioca Pudding in small glass jars topped with mango and a sprig of green mint.
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Vegan Tapioca Pudding

Vegan tapioca pudding is surprisingly easy to make. Mix 6 simple ingredients together in a pot, whisk as they simmer for a half hour, and voila! You've got creamy, sweet, chewy, delicious vegan tapioca pudding. Dish it up in fancy ramekins topped with fresh berries or fruit compote and serve it up to friends—or just sneak spoonfuls straight out of the fridge any time you need a sweet treat. It's delicious either way!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy-free tapioca pudding, vegan tapioca pudding, vegan tapioca pudding recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 161kcal
Author Michelle Cehn | World of Vegan

Ingredients

  • cups plant-based milk any variety
  • ½ cup small pearl tapioca
  • 1 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the plant-based milk, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, and salt and whisk until well combined. 
  • Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, whisking regularly to prevent sticking.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to the lowest setting and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Remove from heat, transfer to a glass container, and allow to cool. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. 

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Notes

Tapioca pudding is traditionally served cold, but it's actually delicious straight off the stove! Feel free to spoon yourself a ramekin of vegan pudding before you refrigerate the rest.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg