Yes, jello pudding will set with almond milk as long as you use the right ratios. What is this? For JELL-O Instant Puddings, use 1 1/2 cup cold almond milk. For JELL-O Cook & Serve Pudding with refrigerated almond milks, use 1 1/2 cups of almond milk.
Trying to eliminate dairy from your diet?
For a while we were wondering if the baby was allergic to cow’s milk. I was trying to eliminate dairy from my diet to see how she reacted to the change. Do you know how hard it is to not eat dairy? Dairy is in everything!
I don’t often think when making decisions. For example, I wanted to make dirt pie for Mr. O for his birthday (talk about a dairy-fest right there!), so I went to the store to buy some pudding. Of course I found a bunch of fun flavors like Banana Cream Pie and Cookies and Cream that I wanted to get and eat on a separate occasion – so I did. It wasn’t until I got home and started to make the dirt pie that I realized the only ingredient I need to make pudding was milk, and a lot of it!
That doesn’t work for a dairy-elimination diet, now does it?
Anyway, since I use almond milk instead instead of cow’s milk for other things like coffee and cereal, I assumed I could use it in pudding as well. I don’t know what made me Google it before trying it, but I’m glad I did.
Turns out, it says right on the package that you can’t use soy milk to make pudding. But what about a different alternative. Can you make instant pudding with almond milk? If you Google it, the answers are varied. Some people say that you can – though you need to use less than you would for cow’s milk. Other posts say that you can use almond milk if you also use cornstarch.
I didn’t know what option was best, so I figured I would try both.
Can you make instant pudding with almond milk? The Instructions
The first thing I did was try the less almond milk option. If you’re wondering how much almond milk to use, it’s simple: use half as much almond milk as you would use cow’s milk. For the box of pudding I used, it meant that I used one cup of almond milk and the packaged powder. The rest of the directions are the same. Simply beat the mixture until it thickens (about 2 minutes for me) and then refrigerate for a short period of time before serving. I wasn’t planning on eating the pudding until later that evening, so I just covered it and left it alone.
Almond Milk Instant Pudding
FAQ
Will instant pudding set up with almond milk?
How do you thicken almond milk?
Can You thicken instant pudding with almond milk?
If your pudding is too thin, you may thicken it by adding cornstarch. To properly thicken instant pudding with almond milk, but you don’t want to use cornstarch, you need to add a quarter cup more of the powdered pudding mix than in the original recipe.
Is almond milk a good substitute for regular milk?
Almond milk and regular cow milk are different food which couldn’t be compare. Almond milk is a vegetable product which is usually supplemented with calcium and vitamins. Regular milk is a dairy product, it is recommended to prefer skim versions and select no more than two or three portions of dairy products per day. Almond milk could substitute regular milk, it is recommended to be sure of its calcium supplementation before.
Can you substitute almond milk for milk in instant pudding?
Contrary to what you might think, almond milk doesn’t actually have a nutty flavor and makes a great milk replacement. To substitute one cup of milk in instant pudding, use one cup of unsweetened almond milk. Your pudding won’t be quite as rich as if using coconut milk or regular dairy milk, but it will still be delicious.
How do you make instant pudding with almond milk?
This instant pudding with almond milk has the perfect taste and consistency. It takes just slightly more mixing than normal. Pour 1 cup almond milk into a small saucepan. Add cornstarch and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep stirring for 30 seconds.