Keto Tapioca Pudding – This low carb tapioca pudding is a delicious and flavorful dessert made with only 5 ingredients that your kids will love.
What is Keto Tapioca Pudding?
Traditional tapioca pudding is made with tapioca pearls, milk, sugar, and eggs. However, tapioca pearls are high in carbohydrates, making them unsuitable for a keto diet. The keto-friendly version uses ingenious substitutes, such as chia seeds or konjac flour, to mimic the texture of tapioca pearls while keeping the carb count low.
Keto Tapioca Pudding – Important Tips
Sweetener – I use Monkfruit Sweetener because it has zero calories and a 1:1 sugar replacement, you can use vanilla liquid stevia instead.
Milk – Use coconut milk for much thicker pudding, 1% or 2% milk for a yogurt-style texture. You can also use macadamia nut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or vanilla-flavored almond milk with no added sugar.
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Keto Tapioca Pudding
- Consistency is Key: If the pudding feels too thick, you can thin it out with a splash of almond or coconut milk. If it’s too runny, let it sit longer to allow the chia seeds or konjac pearls to absorb more liquid.
- Choose the Right Sweetener: Granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener works best for a sugar-free, keto-friendly dessert without any aftertaste.
- Temperature Control: Avoid boiling the mixture, as high heat can alter the texture and flavor.
How to Serve Keto Tapioca Pudding
- Toppings: Enhance your pudding with sugar-free whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of sugar-free caramel sauce.
- Layered Dessert: Use it as a layer in keto parfaits, alternating with crushed keto cookies or berry compote.
- Elegant Presentation: Serve in small glass jars or ramekins for a visually appealing dessert.
How to Store Keto Tapioca Pudding
Prevent Skin Formation: Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding before refrigerating to avoid a skin forming.
Refrigeration: Store the pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavor deepens as it sits, making it even more delicious.
Freezing: While not ideal, you can freeze the pudding for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir well before serving.
Recipe FAQs
1. Can I use real tapioca pearls on a keto diet?
Unfortunately, tapioca pearls are high in carbs and not suitable for a keto diet. Substitutes like chia seeds or konjac pearls mimic their texture without the carbs.
2. What’s the carb count for Keto Tapioca Pudding?
When made with chia seeds and almond milk, a serving typically contains around 4-5g net carbs, depending on the ingredients used.
3. Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes! Swap out heavy cream for full-fat coconut cream, and use unsweetened coconut milk instead of almond milk.
4. Why isn’t my pudding thickening?
If using chia seeds, ensure they’ve had enough time to absorb the liquid. For konjac flour, whisk it in gradually to avoid clumping.
5. Is this pudding suitable for other diets?
This pudding is not only keto but also gluten-free and can be made vegan by skipping the egg yolks and using plant-based milk and cream.
Keto Tapioca Pudding (Low Carb Sugar Free)
Keto Tapioca Pudding - This low carb tapioca pudding is a delicious and flavorful dessert made with only 5 ingredients that your kids will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons small pearl tapioca
- 2/3 cup milk 1% (unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add water and bring to a boil
- Add tapioca pearls and cook for about 17 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer.
- Add in milk, vanilla, sweetener, salt and continue simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour into mini jars or serving bowls and refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 65Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 3mgSodium 88mgCarbohydrates 10gNet Carbohydrates 6gFiber 0gSugar 5gProtein 2g
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Still hungry! Try my other keto pudding recipes:
- Keto Pumpkin Pudding
- Low Carb Yorkshire Pudding
- Keto Avocado Chocolate Pudding
- Low Carb Vanilla Pudding
Give it a try and let me know in the comments down below how much you have enjoyed this keto sugar free tapioca pudding with your family and friends. All the keto lovers who are looking for a low carb tapioca pearls pudding will surely enjoy this recipe.
So today is the 26 anniversary of my mom passing away. I had a jar of her Tampioca (yes I know it is 26 years old). I saw your recipe and decided to try it. Not bad. A little to sweet for me but a nice treat.