Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe (Gluten-Free) (2024)

FAQs

What can I substitute for milk in Jell-O pudding? ›

The base ingredients for most Jell-O brand instant puddings are dairy-free as well as vegan. By using a non-dairy milk such as coconut, almond, or oat milk you keep this simple instant pudding dairy-free/ vegan.

Both chocolate and vanilla instant pudding worked with just water. I recommend halving the required water, and it definitely does not taste as good as milk pudding.

The following Jello Pudding products do not contain gluten ingredients, and are regarded as naturally gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease: Jell-O Banana Cream Instant Pudding. Jell-O Caramel Instant Pudding. Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding.

Most of those instant puddings are made to react with the milk proteins, and since there are no milk proteins in the non dairy milks, they don't work. Cooked pudding that sets thanks to cooked starch should work, even with plain water, though it might not taste very good that way!

To make Jell-O pudding with almond milk, whisk the Cook & Serve pudding mix into 2 cups of refrigerated unsweetened almond milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and let sit untouched for at least 5 minutes.

If you don't have nut allergies, you can totally use almond milk, or even coconut milk or cashew milk. My favorite kind of non-dairy milk to use in Jell-O pudding is rice milk. I find it is the one with the least amount of after taste.

It will effect both taste and texture. The protein and fat in milk help to give pudding its thick and creamy texture, and since water has neither protein nor fat, it would result in a much more thin and watery consistency, and the flavor would be slightly different.

Dealing with a runny vegan pudding or salad dressing? Try mixing in a small amount of cornstarch. Rather than mixing the dry cornstarch directly into the food you're trying to thicken, first make a slurry of cold water and cornstarch.

This almond milk pudding is super easy to make with almond milk and common pantry items. It's a great low-fat snack if you're watching your diet but craving a sweet, chocolaty dessert. Serve it warm or cold, garnished with chocolate sandwich cookies, chocolate chips, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers.

Jell-O Pudding is “considered” gluten-free. To the best of our knowledge there are currently no varities of Jell-O pudding that contain gluten (but of course things can always change).

Is there a gluten-free instant pudding? ›

Yes! Most pudding and instant pudding mix brands and flavors are safe for those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. There are many foods out there that use gluten-based thickening agents. Still, pudding almost always uses cornstarch, which is safe for those on a gluten-free diet.

YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free!

Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.

Replace the regular milk for a can of evaporated milk to make a creamier, more decadent pudding. Not only does it yield a luxurious texture, it dramatically improves the flavor of a pudding mix. For a tropical twist, reach for some canned coconut milk.

Yes, pudding – both instant and cooked – will set with almond milk as long as you use the right amount of almond milk. If you use the same amount of almond milk as you do regular milk, it will be too thin and will not set.

Yes, you can substitute heavy whipping cream for evaporated milk when making banana pudding from scratch. However, keep in mind that heavy whipping cream is richer and has a higher fat content than evaporated milk, which may result in a creamier and richer pudding.

Yes, jello pudding will set with almond milk as long as you use the right ratios. For JELL-O Instant Puddings, use 1 1/2 cup cold almond milk. For JELL-O Cook & Serve Pudding with refrigerated almond milks, use 1 1/2 cups of almond milk.

For a 1-ounce box, you are supposed to use 2 cups of cold milk. Substitute heavy whipping cream in place of the milk.

Regular yogurt will need no extras. And if you really want to use a no fat yogurt, it'll still be delicious (I used a no fat yogurt to make this pudding today – but I will admit that it'd be better with a whole milk type.).