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Last Updated on Jan 6th, 2021 fitasamamabear

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Easy Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe (only 4 ingredients)

Only four ingredients in this sugar-free chocolate pudding recipe! This homemade chocolate pudding is creamy, rich, and the perfect dessert for kids. Sweetened naturally with bananas this dairy-free pudding will put the boxed versions to shame!

Pinterest image with text: dairy-free chocolate pudding in a white ramekin with coconut whip cream on top and a spoon pulling out of the pudding

Snacks like packaged pudding cups may be the bane of my existence. Mainly because they consist of sugar, modified corn starch, and palm oil (learn more about the dangers of palm oil).

And though I personally never enjoyed them, my daughters are at an age when they notice what other kids are eating.  Thus, this is exactly why I’ve opted to make my own, healthy chocolate avocado pudding chocolate pudding recipes ( is a hit in our house too!)!

This sugar-free chocolate avocado pudding:

  • comes together in mere minutes
  • is creamy and decadent
  • tastes delicious with coconut whip cream or chocolate chips
  • can be stored in mini pudding cups for parties
  • contains healthy fats to balance out the sugar

 

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Naturally Sweetened

This dairy-free chocolate pudding comes with the additional perk of being naturally sweetened. Moreover, while I do typically use honey or maple syrup as sweeteners, sometimes they’re just not needed.

This pudding recipe uses a base of bananas. This has two benefits: it gives the chocolate pudding a creamy texture as well as also keeping it extremely sweet.

 

How Can I Make The Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding Nut-Free?

If you want to send this dairy-free chocolate to school you’ll need to cut out the almond butter (we’re nut-free here in Canada for all schools).

Likewise, if you have an allergy in the family I don’t want you to miss out on this recipe!

When cutting out the almond butter, simply replace it with the same amount of Sun Butter. Made with sunflower seeds and nut-free, sun butter is an amazing alternative.

Plus, this way you still keep the benefits of an added fat to help balance out the sugar from the bananas!

 

How To Make The Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding BETTER

Wait, is that even possible? YES!

Though this sugar-free chocolate pudding is delicious, it could be more balanced in terms of nutrition. Thus, if you want to use this healthy pudding recipe as a snack instead of a dessert, all you need to do is add some collagen!

Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and wonderful for your hair, skin, and nails. Learn more about collagen and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.

Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless. Plus, if ethically sourced one of the purest forms of protein you can give to your kids! I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and while I love their big tub of powder, I love the individual packets even more!

I find collagen the easiest way to boost protein in smoothies, vegan yogurts, oatmeal, or any other dish. It blends and mixes well and there are zero flavors to it. Plus, Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

Note: one thing to remember is that if using collagen powder the pudding recipe will not be vegan 😉

 

Storing The Chocolate Pudding

This dairy-free chocolate pudding is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Furthermore, the pudding recipe does taste best if chilled for an hour. However, it won’t last long. Thus, it’s best made the day you’ll be eating it.

However, in an airtight container, it will store for two days in the fridge. Just stir it up before serving.

 

Ingredients In The Homemade Chocolate Pudding

  • ripe bananas
  • cacao powder
  • Almond butter
  • Chia Seeds
  • Collagen powder (totally optional, totally delicious)

Note: all of these health-boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

  • Vitamix
  • Mini food processor
  • Silicone spatula
  • Pudding Cups

How To Make The Pudding

Peel and break apart the banana.

Bananas on a cutting board with a blende behind them, one banana is peeled

In a food processor, combine the bananas, cacao, and almond butter.

Cacao powder and bananas in a blender

Combine until smooth.

Chocolate pudding in a blender with a tamper being pulled out

Pour mixture into a bowl and whisk in chia seeds. Alternatively, you could add the chia seeds to the blender.

A spoonful of chia seeds being poured over a bowl of chocolate pudding

Let sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours to firm up and chill. Makes two medium-size servings.

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Homemade, Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding

This four ingredient dairy free chocolate pudding recipe is fast to whip up and makes a perfect, healthy snack for kiddos or adults!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 287 kcal
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas very ripe
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 0.5 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 scoop collagen powder totally optional!

Instructions

  1. Peel and break apart the banana.

  2. In a food processor, combine the bananas, cacao, and almond butter. Add in the collagen powder if using.

  3. Combine until smooth.

  4. Pour mixture into a bowl and whisk in chia seeds. Or, add the chia seeds into the blender with the rest of the ingredients.

  5. Let sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours to firm up and chill

Nutrition Facts
Homemade, Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 868mg25%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 113IU2%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This healthy chocolate pudding is creamy, dairy-free, and contains absolutely no additional sugars! Likewise, with only four ingredients it’s quick to whip up and a perfect healthy snack for kids (or for yourself!). Filled with only real food ingredients this treat is vegan and gluten-free.

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Last updated on 01/06/2021

Filed Under: Desserts, Healthy Recipes Tagged With: banana, chia seeds, chocolate pudding, dairy free, gluten free

Comments

  1. Lucy At Home says

    04/17/2018 at 7:14 pm

    This does look delicious! When my eldest was born, I was so strict about what she ate but, as time has gone on, and with another little one too, I have let things slide a bit, but I’m always after healthy, tasty recipes to have a go at.

    And congratulations because someone loved this post so much, they added it to the BlogCrush linky! Feel free to collect your “I’ve been featured” blog badge 🙂 #blogcrush

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/18/2018 at 12:57 am

      I think it’s a super hard balance between convenience and healthy eating- especially when you have two (it’s downright insane). My best advice is to just rock what works for YOUR family and keeps you sane. But seriously, this pudding is yummy lol

      Reply
  2. Malin - Sensational Learning with Penguin says

    04/19/2018 at 10:58 am

    Ooh yum! This looks delicious, banana and chocolate is such a fab combo x #BlogCrush

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/19/2018 at 7:09 pm

      It’s the best combo ever 😀

      Reply
  3. Tea says

    04/22/2018 at 9:33 pm

    Hi,

    I am going to try this! Thank you! I have one question about the amount of almond butter, is it 2 jars or 2 tablespoons? Sorry i am not much of a chef, he he..

    Hugs,
    Tea

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/23/2018 at 12:31 am

      Jeepers Creepers THANK YOU for the catch! Sigh… I do triple check my posts but for the life of me I miss something every single time… It’s two tablespoons! Thank you millions for letting me know, truly! Shelby 🙂

      Reply
  4. Teresa says

    03/21/2020 at 3:00 am

    I just noticed that one part of the recipe says 1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds, but the other part says 1 1/2 tablespoons. I only used 1/2 T because I didn’t notice the discrepancy soon enough. Will you clarify which is correct? Thanks!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      03/22/2020 at 7:49 pm

      Oh my gosh you rock for catching this-n thank you! I’m on my way to change it now, it should b2 0.5 tablespoon so you got it right. It shouldn’t make a huge difference if you went more as it’s just to thicken the recipe but THANK YOU. And also… did you love it?!

      Reply

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