Best Coconut Milk Substitutes in Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
This recipe calls for 400 ml coconut milk. If you're out of coconut milk or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Creamy base, richness, body
When you want a less coconutty flavour or need a lower-fat option.
4 Substitutes for Coconut Milk in Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
1. Cashew cream
Ratio: 1:1
Blend 150g soaked cashews with 200ml water. Neutral flavour, very creamy - the best coconut-free substitute.
2. Oat cream (barista oat milk)
Ratio: 1:1
Much lower in fat, slightly sweet. Best for light curries and soups where you want richness without heavy flavour.
3. Soy cream
Ratio: 1:1
Richer than oat cream, neutral in flavour. Works well in both sweet and savoury dishes.
4. Blended silken tofu + water
Ratio: 1:1
Blend silken tofu with enough water to reach pourable consistency. Neutral and protein-rich.
View the Full Recipe
See the complete Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding recipe for British kitchens with gram measurements and °C temperatures.
Other Recipes Using Coconut Milk
Want to understand why substitutions work?
Our Cook Like A Pro video course teaches the underlying techniques - so you can confidently adapt any vegan recipe to what's in your fridge.
Explore the course Back to recipe