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This healthy chocolate oat pudding recipe is so easy to make. It’s a delicious, guilt-free chocolate dessert made in the blender.
My husband invented this recipe.
It was inspired by our new kitchen workhorse, the Blendtec
. We can’t get enough of this blender, and we’ve been experimenting with all sorts of textures and combinations.
So one night, my husband wanted something chocolate. I’m not sure what got him to think about this combination, but he ended up making a chocolate oatmeal pudding.
We’re not talking about overnight oatmeal with its lumpy texture. We’re talking about a thick, smooth, creamy chocolate pudding.
As it turns out, when you blend rolled oats together with milk in a high-powered blender, it makes a thick pudding. No corn starch or other thickener needed – the oats do the trick. Add a little maple syrup and cocoa powder, and you’ve got the perfect solution for those nighttime chocolate cravings.
Chocolate Oat Pudding
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 1/4 cups coconut milk or other milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for one minute. I like to gradually work my way up to high during the first 30 seconds of the blend, then continue on high for another 30 seconds.
- Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan. Heat over medium, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken (about 2 minutes). Continue to heat the pudding over medium heat for 3 more minutes, whisking constantly.
- The pudding will be thick enough to eat right away, but you can refrigerate it for about an hour to enjoy a chilled pudding. The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutrition Estimate
Chocolate Oat Pudding Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $1.50 using homemade coconut milk, or $.38 per serving. If you use canned coconut milk, it costs $.90 per serving. Either way, this chocolate oatmeal pudding is a delicious, healthy dessert that you can enjoy without the guilt.
For a vegan chocolate pudding without oats, check out my almond milk pudding recipe. It’s another healthy way to enjoy chocolate.
Sarita says
Can I substitute maple syrup with date paste ?
Annemarie says
I think that would work well. Let me know if you try it.
Donna says
Thank you so much for this! I have made it with coconut milk and almond and I love it! I have also substituted tapioca for the chocolate and it is not bad:)
Catherine says
Would this work with oat milk? My daughter has multiple restrictions. Thanks!
Annemarie says
Yes, this should work well with oat milk. Enjoy!
Arika says
I literally just made this (as in, it’s still cooling) and substituted regular 1% milk and honey. It took about 10 minutes to thicken and I’m not sure if it’s because of the substitutions or the speed of my ceramic top stove. I’m guessing it’s the stove, because I’ve noticed other recipes take longer to cook. So if anyone else has trouble with it being thin after only 2 minutes, I recommend sticking with it and keep cooking or turning up the heat a notch.
Annemarie says
Good to know! Thanks for sharing your feedback. I hope you enjoyed it.
Mirna says
Thank u! Loved this!! so satisfying…i replaced maple with honey + i added a pinch of salt,cinnamon,espresso, and two slices of banana…and still yummy?
Annemarie says
So glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know.
Q says
Made this. Used almond milk. It came out fantastic. This recipe is so good that it is going into my permanent book of recipes. Annemarie, just letting you know that is yum stuffs!
Annemarie says
So glad you liked it! It’s such a simple recipe, isn’t it?
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Chocolate pudding is always a tasty dessert and I love that this is guilt free too, I wouldn’t be able to wait to tuck in!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Ooh I love this idea!! Would never have guessed oats were the secret ingredient. Looks awesome!
Danielle says
What a great idea to use oats like this. Chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea.
Neli Howard says
I definitely want to try it! Thank you for the recipe. This recipe is perfect for me and my family. I’m sure it is very tasty!
Natalie says
I love chocolate puddings! This one looks so delicious and I love the combination with oats – so easy to make and simply delicious.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities says
Your husband is inspired. What a great idea! Adding chocolate might just get me to eat my oats.
Alyssa says
You said it’s not overnight oats but I’d say this is acceptable for breakfast anyways.
Tina says
Wow! I didn’t know you could make pudding like this. I love how it is just 4 ingredients, especially that they are easy to find ingredients. Thanks for this!
Mel says
I love a quick and easy recipe! Just use GF oats and you have a gluten-free vegan treat: thanks for sharing!
Chris says
I’m not a huge fan of oats but when mixed with chocolate, I think I can handle it 😉 all jokes aside your version looks seriously delicious and your photography is beautiful 🙂
Hannah says
Can you use steel cut oats?
Annemarie says
I haven’t tried it with steel cut oats, but it should work fine as long as they’re well ground in the blender.
Michael says
Could you use almond milk instead of coconut milk , I know in some puddings the almond milk just won’t set right . Thank you
Annemarie says
Good question, Michael. My husband has made this with almond milk. We use homemade almond milk though, so I’m not sure how it would work with store-bought almond milk. It’s definitely worth a try!
Michael says
Thank you
nicole says
The recipe looks awesome, but, instad of maple syrup, would you rather add honey or agave?
Annemarie says
Honey would be great in this recipe too, Nicole.
Nina says
Greetings from the UK And thanks for the recipe. Do you use rolled oats or quick microwaveable breakfast oats in the recipe? – cheers!
Annemarie says
Nina, I use rolled oats, but either will work fine since they get pulverized.
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says
Ooh totally intrigued. My daughter gets Chop Chop Magazine and there’s a recipe for berry oatmeal parfait I said we could make for breakfast tomorrow. I think we’ll swap in your chocolate oat pudding in it!
Annemarie says
Enjoy, Deanna! We love Chop Chop. 🙂
taramdeal says
This sounds so good!! Going to have to try this for the little girl I nanny!!!
Annemarie says
I hope she likes it!
Strength and Sunshine says
Your husband is amazing 😉
Annemarie says
He’s a keeper. 🙂
athleticavocado says
Great idea using oats! never would have thought to use them! Great idea, this looks fantastic! Pinned 🙂
Annemarie says
The oats work great! I was so surprised.