Over 30 Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Yes, it’s National Chocolate Pudding Day. Again. Yippee!! I’ve updated this post to include several additional gluten-free chocolate pudding recipes! In case you’ve forgotten, chocolate pudding recipes and chocolate pudding desserts tend to be cold and luscious. They don’t require turning on your oven and some don’t even require turning on your stove. Perfect for the current weather!

That means that you’ll find chocolate pudding recipes of every description—traditional, dairy free, raw, slow-cooked, microwave, and other gluten-free chocolate pudding desserts. These recipes also include chocolate pudding cakes (even one concoction from back in the day called Better Than Robert Redford!), chocolate pudding popsicles, and chocolate pudding pies!

Chocolate pudding has always been one of my favorite desserts. When I was growing up, chocolate pudding was our dessert at least once a week.

Chocolate pudding cake was also a favorite. Most of the time I thought that it was even better than chocolate pudding itself because you got to enjoy both pudding and cake—all in one bowl!

The chocolate pudding was naturally gluten free. The chocolate pudding cake was not so I especially appreciate having some gluten-free options here for that favorite dessert.

There are national food holidays every day, sometimes several a day. Not all of them interest me, but National Chocolate Pudding Day and National Chocolate Eclair Day are both fabulous reasons to celebrate IMO!

Today I share not only a wide variety of Chocolate Pudding and Chocolate Pudding Cake recipes, but also ones for Chocolate Pudding Pie, Chocolate Pudding Pops, and Chocolate Pudding Sandwiches. We do love our chocolate pudding in every way possible, don’t we?

Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding Recipes and Other Chocolate Pudding Desserts

Starting with Chocolate Pudding Recipes

~ Easy Homemade Double Chocolate Pudding from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ I have to agree with Lynn when she says, “Homemade pudding is so much better. It is rich and creamy and tastes so good. It is an easy and fast dessert to make. It does not require fancy ingredients. Homemade pudding contains ingredients we all have in our pantry.”

~ Chocolate Almond Tapioca Pudding from A Year of Slow Cooking ~ Stephanie describes her slow-cooked creation, and offers a confession: “The bit of cocoa and almond really adds a great depth to a traditional tapioca pudding and tastes fantastic. I’ve been eating it for breakfast … and for snack … and sneaking spoonfuls each time I walk into the kitchen.”

~ Chocolate Pudding from Adventures of  a Gluten-Free Mom ~ Heidi uses milk, stevia, cocoa, non-dairy butter, and arrowroot to create this recipe that’s gluten free, corn free, dairy free, egg free,  and soy free.

~ Chocolate Chia Pudding from Elana’s Pantry ~ This recipe is a simple one that is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, and more. I love it when one terrific recipe works for so many!

~ Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding from Paleo Crumbs via Cook Eat Paleo ~ As Lisa says, “This healthy chocolate orange chia pudding recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an easy snack.”

~ Chocolate Pudding with Dairy-Free Options from Premeditated Leftovers ~ As Alea says, this delicious and rich pudding is the best way to use up those leftover egg yolks!

~ Chocomole from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ Johnna says: “This perfectly sweet mousse is made from avocado, dates, chocolate, agave nectar, coconut oil and a little vanilla.” She adds this pro tip: ” If you serve it in avocado shells, less adventurous eaters might choose to pass on this one.  But if you put it in a pretty dessert dish, they may be none the wiser to the ingredients.  It tastes nothing like guacamole with chocolate sprinkled on top.”

~ Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding from MI Gluten-Free Gal ~ Margaret says: “Now, you can eat this dairy free pudding plain by itself. I definitely would. However, I like turning mine into fun parfaits. I mean, if life has layers, why shouldn’t our desserts? And sprinkles, because life can always use more color.”

~ Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Tapioca Pudding from Unconventional Baker ~ Audrey says: “This paleo-friendly and gluten-free vegan decadent chocolate hazelnut tapioca pudding definitely hits the spot if you’re in the mood for something chocolatey!” I can tell that simply from looking at this photo, can’t you?

~ Dairy-Free Microwave Chocolate Pudding from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ Lynn says: “Pudding can be homemade, dairy free, and delicious! This easy dairy free microwave pudding proves exactly that!” And it’s ready in a total of 5 minutes!

~ Easy Chocolate Pudding from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations ~ Cassidy says: “I’m happy to report that I now have a delicious dairy free copycat snack pack chocolate pudding that only takes 5 minutes to make and is perfect to send in a small container for the kiddos lunches.”

~ Easy Chocolate Pudding from Elana’s Pantry ~ Elana tells us “When I was a little girl, my mom and dad used to pack canned Del Monte chocolate pudding in my lunch. I loved it. This brings back those school lunch memories without all of the sugar and processed chemicals.”

~ Decadent No Cook, Raw Chocolate Pudding from Gluten-Free Fix ~ Michelle shares that “Free of refined sugars and dairy, this no cook, raw pudding will not disappoint.” Cashews are the key to the success of this recipe.

~ Chocolate Pudding from Z’s Cup of Tea ~ Zoe uses just a few simple ingredients to create this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe. As you can see, there’s a vanilla version shared in her recipe as well. Zoe advises: “While you may serve it the same day it was made, this pudding tastes even better the next day!”

~ Five-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Pudding via Paleo Parents from Real Food RN ~ That healthy ingredient—avocado—that’s often used in chocolate pudding IS used here, but this recipe is still wonderful. Give it a chance!

~ Healthy Chocolate Pudding from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ This recipe from Katie is made from only six ingredients and she points out that there’s no avocado! Katie is known for using avocado in chocolate recipes. In fact, she adds, “No avocado, no banana, no tofu or pumpkin.”

~ Keto Chocolate Ricotta Pudding from All Day I Dream About Food ~ Carolyn says: “Really, making your own keto chocolate pudding at home is worth it. It beats out boxed mixes every time for flavor and consistency, and you have the advantage of knowing exactly what’s going into your dessert. And did I mention that it’s ridiculously easy too?”

~ Microwave Chocolate Pudding from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ Lynn says: “Microwave Chocolate Pudding is a quick and easy homemade dessert that is delicious! This is a great last minute dessert to make. It is also the perfect recipe for kids to make when they want a snack or dessert. I also make this a lot during the summer when I want to avoid turning on the oven and heating up the house.”

~ One-Minute Chocolate Pudding from Gluten Free A to Z ~ Judee says: “Because it’s quick and easy to make, I can make it any time I want a treat. Surprisingly, I enjoy this creamy pudding just as much hot out of the microwave as I do after it’s chilled. When it’s hot, it tastes like hot fudge. When it’s chilled it tastes like chocolate pudding.”

~ Paleo Avocado Chocolate Pudding from Gluten-Free Homemaker (via The Wayback Machine) ~ Linda says: “This avocado chocolate pudding is delicious and passed the taste test of my entire family. When I told them there was an unusual ingredient in it, only one of them was able to identify avocado, and he did it based on texture, not taste (having had avocado in smoothies before).” She also includes another ingredient that she says balances the richness of the avocado.

~ Rich Vegan Chocolate Pudding from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ Jeanine says: “This vegan Chocolate Pudding is the absolute best chocolate pudding I’ve made from scratch.”

~ Salted Caramel Chocolate Pudding from That Paleo Couple via Primal Palate ~ This paleo recipe is a “from scratch” one. No ready-made caramel needed. This pudding gets its caramel flavoring from maple syrup.

~ Vegan Dark Chocolate Pudding from Go Dairy Free ~ Alisa says: “This vegan dark chocolate pudding is not only dairy-free and egg-free, it’s also simple, rich, and creamy.”

~ S’more Pudding from A Few Shortcuts ~ Be sure to use gluten-free graham crackers as Amanda did.

~ “Tricky” Chocolate Pudding from Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom ~ Heidi adapted this recipe from Jessica Seinfeld’s Deceptively Delicious cookbook. She says: “I blame this recipe for my youngest child’s O.B.S.E.S.S.I.O.N. with chocolate!” Look at this pudding by itself and smeared on his happy face! Dare I say it? The proof is in the pudding!

~ Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding with Raspberry Infusion ~ Alisa’s rich dairy-free chocolate pudding has a “double dose of decadent chocolate and fresh raspberries.” Yum! Plus, it can be made in 10 minutes and is overall allergy friendly. She says the cornstarch can be replaced with arrowroot or tapioca starch for a slightly different texture.

~ “Secret Ingredient” Chocolate Pudding from Unconventional Baker ~ Audrey’s recipe is gluten free, paleo, and vegan. There are actually two “secret ingredients” in this recipe. Eat this pudding while warm and gooey or chilled, or use it as a spread (chocolate pudding on toast!) or frosting.

~ Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding from All Day I Dream About Food ~ Carolyn says: “If chocolate pudding evokes wonderful memories of childhood, but you no longer want to consume sugar, then this is the recipe for you. Done right, it’s an incredibly delicious treat that’s worthy of a spot at your dessert table.”

~ Three-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding from The Spunky Coconut ~ Just 3 ingredients and ready in 3 minutes!

~ Tw0-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding from Elana’s Pantry ~ Elana says: “This 2-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding couldn’t be easier to make. All you need is dark chocolate and coconut milk. Luscious 2-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding is rich, thick, and incredibly mousse like.”

~ Vegan Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pudding from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ I can’t describe this pudding recipe better than Sarah. “Rich, dark chocolate vegan pudding with just a hint of peppermint. Topped with cocowhip whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies. A decadent dairy free holiday dessert!”

Next Up, Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipes

~ Gluten-Free Better Than Robert Redford from Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Cake ~ Kim says: “Gluten Free Better Than Robert Redford is a throwback from the 70’s. It’s a chocolate pudding layered dessert that’s rich and creamy, but so easy to make.”

 

~ Chocolate Pudding Cake from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ Lynn says this recipe, which she adapted from Martha Stewart, is “the perfect combination of a fudgy chocolate pudding mixed with cake.”

~ Chocolate Pudding Cake from Jenn Cuisine via The Wayback Machine ~ Jenn talks about the power of food and the power of connections via food and favorite recipes even when many miles separate loved ones. “This chocolate pudding cake symbolizes that to me.  Often made in my parents’ home and now mine, it’s simple and humble, comforting – like a favorite book that you want to read again and again.”

~ Chocolate Pudding Cake from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ Of her recipe, Jeanine says, “The top bakes up into a beautiful cake with a crisp top, but underneath is a thick, warm, coffee flavoured chocolate syrup that completes the dish.”

~ Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Cake (aka Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Pudding Cake) ~ This slow cooker recipe is a dream of a recipe! Especially if you love peanut butter and chocolate together and think a hot fudge pudding cake is the best thing ever. Start this recipe in your slow cooker when you start making dinner and it will be ready for dessert at exactly the right time! In keeping with the cold and luscious focus of this collection of recipes, it’s my duty to tell you that a dollop of ice cream on top of a serving of this cake is absolute perfection! Your choice on the flavor of ice cream of course.

And Chocolate Pudding Pie

~ Chocolate Pudding Pie from Against All Grain ~ This Chocolate Pudding Pie would quickly become a big hit in the gfe household! Danielle made the recipe many times before she shared on her blog, hence, her statement that she had been keeping “a really decadent and delicious secret” from all of her readers. I and others were so happy when she finally revealed this recipe!

Chocolate Pudding Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust from Against All Grain ~ A delightful riff on Danielle’s original recipe above!

Plus Chocolate Pudding Pops

Based on a friend’s recommendation, Michelle of Gluten Free Fix modified her chocolate pudding recipe (mentioned earlier) to create these Chocolate Pudding Pops. One reader’s review: “Uh, yeah. These are amazing. Seriously delicious!”

With all of these chocolate pudding dessert recipes, there’s bound to be one—or several!—that you will love. Give them a look and a try. Seriously, don’t let this National Food Holiday pass by without a proper celebration!

Originally published June 26, 2013; updated November 30, 2025.