Vegan Vanilla Pudding

0 First, mix all the ingredients in a medium sauce pan, whisk all the ingredients except for the vanilla extract. Whisk well to avoid lumps.
1 Bring the saucepan over the stove over medium heat. Whisk occasionally to prevent the pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once the pudding starts to bubble, steam for one to two minutes.
2 Next, add the vanilla extract and combine. 
3 Transfer the vanilla pudding in individual bowls or ramekins and allow it to cool. Alternatively, transfer it to one large container if you plan to serve it later.
4 Finally, place the pudding in the refrigerator for at least an hour to thicken.
Optional
7 Serve this vegan vanilla pudding with fresh strawberries, coconut cream, animal crackers, nilla wafers, or cookies.