small bowl of paleo chocolate pudding with a spoon

This paleo chocolate pudding is an easy homemade dessert recipe to make when you are craving something delicious. This healthy version of chocolate pudding is easy to make from scratch. This recipe is made without cornstarch, gluten or dairy.

Some days just call for paleo chocolate pudding! This dark, creamy recipe is perfect for those days. It stores well for a couple of days in the fridge and works really well for homemade pudding cups.

I don’t mind eating this chocolate pudding right out of the blender, but it’s even better when it’s chilled. It’s easy to make ahead for a perfect dessert.

If you are looking for more healthy pudding recipes try my Gluten Free Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfait.

My favorite cocoa powder is from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a life saver when it comes to finding gluten free, dairy free and paleo options!

Is chocolate pudding dairy free?

Not all pudding is dairy free. If you are eating paleo or a dairy free diet you need to be careful of box mixes. Make sure you are reading the ingredient list and checking the label to see if there is a cross contamination in processing the mix.

Honestly, it’s just as quick to put together this pudding recipe as it is to buy a box mix. If you put the pudding together from a recipe yourself you can be sure it is dairy free.

Can chocolate pudding be made with almond milk?

Yes! This recipe is made with almond milk. You could also use coconut milk if you don’t want to use a nut milk. I replace dairy milk with almond milk in recipes and have not had a problem with how the recipes turn out.

How do I make chocolate pudding pie?

This recipe for paleo chocolate pudding can be poured into a prepared pie crust to make a very easy chocolate pudding pie. You can top the pie with coconut milk whipped cream and have a quick dessert ready in no time!