Can You Make Instant Pudding With Water

I’ve been asked a number of times whether you can make pudding mix without milk and I’m happy to say the answer is yes!

There are a number of substitutions for milk you can use when making pudding. Some work better than other, but with all the options I’m going to show you, you can definitely make your pudding without milk.

The best substitutions for milk in pudding mix are coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, oat milk, powdered milk, whipping cream, and cocoa powder.

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Yes! Pudding mix calls for milk to be used, but if you don’t have milk or any of the alternatives below, you can use water.

Because milk has fat, water will effect how rich and creamy your pudding comes out. That means that if using just water you will want to reduce the amount of liquid used. (this will also lower your yeild)

You can also use a combination of water with milk or any of the other substitutes listed below. This will produce a thicker and creamier pudding.

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This comes in handy when you have less milk than your recipe calls for. You can use the milk you have and add water to make up the difference.

The following milk replacements work in all types of pudding. Whether you are making chocolate, vanilla, tapioca, fruit pudding, fudge, caramel, or any other type, these alternatives will work in your recipe.

Coconut milk is a great substitute when making pudding thanks to it being thick and creamy. It will produce a rich pudding that is almost identical in consistency to pudding made with milk.

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Coconut also offers a delicious flavor that works well with many flavors of pudding. But it really shines when added to citrus flavored pudding like pineapple and lemon. It also pairs wonderfully with chocolate and vanilla.

Almond milk is another great alternative as it produces a great textured pudding. The flavor is perfect for chocolate, vanilla, and caramel puddings. It also works surprisingly well in fruit flavored pudding.

The creamy texture and nutty flavor of cashew milk makes it well suited for all types of pudding. Make sure to keep it to a 1:1 ratio and your pudding will turn out great.

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If you are looking for a milk replacement that doesn’t use nuts or dairy, soy milk is a solid option. It offers enough creaminess to make a great pudding.

The flavor is also subtle enough to work with all types of pudding without overpowering the flavor. It’s a particularly good choice for pudding that will be used as a filling.

Oat milk is a great vegan friendly substitute for milk in pudding. It offers just enough thickness to properly replace milk while offering a subtle flavor.

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Oat milk not only goes well in fruit flavored pudding like lime, lemon, and orange, it works in traditional flavors like chocolate, vanilla and tapioca.

If you bake a lot then you may have some powdered milk in the pantry. And if you do, it does the job if you are in need of a milk alternative.

To use powdered milk, first add the appropriate amount of water to your powdered milk and then add it to your pudding.

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Whipping cream (heavy cream) is quite a bit thicker than milk. So that means you will want to use about two parts whipping cream and one part water when replacing milk for pudding.

This will produce a rich a decadent pudding so it’s perfect for those who enjoy a thick pudding. If you prefer a thin pudding then you will want to go with one of the other substitute options.

This one is technically not a milk substitute but instead a tip to make your pudding taste amazing when using water to replace milk.

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If you decide to use water instead of milk then you risk missing out on some of that rich and creamy flavor. A great way to boost the flavor of a chocolate pudding made with water is by adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

As you see, there is no reason you cannot make pudding without milk. There are a number of substitutes that will work great. And yes, even water can be used in place of milk.

It’s key to remember that strictly using water will result in a much thinner pudding, you can boost the creaminess with cocoa powder or one of the other great alternative ingredients.Learn how to make thick and creamy instant jell-o pudding using non-dairy milk with this helpful guide. We test three common vegan milks, almond, oat, and coconut milk, to find out the proper ratio to make dairy-free instant pudding.

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Have you ever wondered if you can substitute milk in a jell-o pudding mix with non-dairy milk? You are not alone in this query. After trial and error I have found the best ratios of non-dairy milk to instant pudding mix for the creamiest dairy-free instant pudding.

Whether you are planning to eat your dairy-free pudding plain or you are adding it to a dessert, this simple guide will walk you through replacing traditional milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to make instant pudding.

The ratios and pudding testing conducted in this post focus completely on Jell-O brand instant pudding. While the ratios might work for other instant pudding brands I cannot vouch for the outcome and would not recommend using these ratios with the cook and serve versions of Jell-O pudding.

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The base ingredients for most Jell-O brand instant puddings are dairy-free as well as vegan. By using a non-dairy milk such as coconut, almond, or oat milk you keep this simple instant pudding dairy-free/ vegan.

After looking through some of the most common flavors I have yet to find one containing milk or gelatin (two animal byproducts often associated with Jell-O brand pudding).

*Bottom Line* Check the packaging to be sure you are selecting a flavor without milk or animal byproducts, such as gelatin, if you are making Jell-O instant pudding vegan.

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After many different attempts to make non-dairy pudding I learned along the way that the best way to make instant pudding dairy-free is to decrease the amount of plant-based milk you use with the mix.

For this recipe I used a full fat, creamy, unsweetened oat milk mixed with banana cream instant Jell-O pudding. The resulting vegan pudding yielded:

For the final non-dairy milk, I used a can of full fat coconut milk with vanilla instant Jell-O pudding. Here’s how the coconut milk based pudding came out:

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Once you have whipped up a batch of non-dairy instant pudding you can use it for a dessert or go about storing it to snack on later.

For this post I focused my efforts on Jell-O brand instant pudding. I have not tested the ratio of non-dairy milk to instant pudding mix on various different brands to see how they turn out.

If you cannot find Jell-O brand instant pudding or want to try a different brand, here are some well known dairy-free options.

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Bottom line: Check the back of the box to confirm if the instant pudding you plan to use is dairy-free. If it says “Contains: Milk” you will want to put it back and look for an equivalent flavor or different brand to see if it’s dairy-free.

There are a number of dairy-free and non-dairy milks out on the market. For the purpose of this post I stuck to 3 of the most common non-dairy milk types to test with the instant puddings.

It’s important to note that soy milk will not set with the Jell-O instant pudding. While I did not personally test this the packaging states not to use soy milk so I choose to trust the company and not waste additional time or money to see if I can get soy milk to set instant Jell-O pudding.

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Some of the links above contain Amazon affiliate links. These are products and brands I use in my kitchen daily. They pay me a small commission for the referral at no additional cost to you.While the back of the box directions say to not use milk substitutes…I’ve never been one to follow directions exactly. I’ll show you how to make Jell-O brand pudding using milk alternatives so it’s allergy-friendly and vegan.

Many people need to go dairy free at some point, whether it’s for nursing, for a specific diet, while trying out veganism, or simply for a food allergy like us. But, just because you’re dairy-free doesn’t mean you still don’t crave treats. Chocolate can be especially tough, because unless you’re willing to pay for specialty chocolate, all the regular store-bought chocolate typically has milk in it.

I used to longingly walk past the pudding section in my grocer and wish my son could have something easy like that. One day, I got sick of wishing and thought…I’m just going to keep experimenting until I figure it out!

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I then realized it HAS to be the cook and serve. The instant will never set up. This on the other hand is thick and creamy. Sooo good!

Yay for experimenting and not giving up. Now this is my in my pantry all the time just in case we get a chocolate

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