• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Oatmeal with a Fork
  • RECIPES
  • FAVORITES
  • ABOUT ME
  • SUBSCRIBE
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • FAVORITES
  • ABOUT ME
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • FAVORITES
    • ABOUT ME
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Sides & Snacks

    Paleo Chocolate Pudding Snacks

    Published: Aug 30, 2013 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

    Jump to Recipe  ↓
    Pudding Snack Pinterest

    Chocolate pudding is a snack adored by both kids and adults.

    pud111

    This healthy version of it is made with the ever-popular ingredient, gelatin.

    I've been taking gelatin on and off since I was a teenager, primarily for hair and nails, but it can also help with other areas.

    It boasts a high amount of protein, as well as collagen, both of which make it useful for myriad ailments.

    Though I wasn't allowed to have junk food as a kid, I still managed to get my hands on someone's Jell-O Pudding Snack, which is what today's recipe is fashioned after.

    pd3

    When I was younger, I often found myself OVER-indulging in junk food when I had access to it, simply because I felt so deprived! I specifically remember a high school sleepover involving my best friend Holly, microwave burritos, and all of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films. Needless to say, I didn't sleep the best that night.

    pd2

    This healthy alternative to the popular snack is sweetened with a modest amount of honey, and is absolutely delicious!

    Paleo Chocolate Pudding Snacks
    Print Recipe
    4.15 from 7 votes

    Chocolate Pudding Snacks

    These allergy-friendly chocolate pudding snacks are a delicious throwback to the not-so-healthy version I enjoyed as a kid!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Pudding
    Servings: 2 pudding bowls
    Calories: 124kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ c. milk of choice divided
    • 2 T. honey
    • 2 T. cocoa powder
    • 2 ¼ t. gelatin powder (1/4 ounce packet)
    • pinch sea salt
    • 1 t. vanilla
    • 10-15 drops of liquid stevia

    Instructions

    • Warm one cup of the milk in a small saucepan.
    • In a medium-size bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold milk and let stand about one minute.
    • Stir the honey into the warmed milk until well combined.
    • Whisk the gelatin/milk mix until gelatin dissolves, and add in the warm milk mix, along with the rest of the ingredients.
    • Stir until everything is well combined.
    • Divide the mix between two small bowls, and place in the fridge until firm (1-2 hours).
    • Top with extra shaved chocolate and coconut cream (if desired), and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are based on using unsweetened almond milk and 1/4 ounce gelatin powder. WW SmartPoints: 6

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Sugar: 17.6g | Fiber: 2.4g | Calories: 124kcal | Fat: 3.3g | Protein: 4.8g | Carbohydrates: 22g

     

    pd9

    We had fun topping these with some shaved dark chocolate and vanilla coconut whipped cream, and at only 136 calories, there's no guilt to be had for this little indulgence!

    What unhealthy food have you ever overindulged in?

    Aside from my burrito binge, my friends and I used to ride our bikes to the local convenience store and load up on everything from candy bars to beef jerky (ewww...).

     

    You may also like

    • Healthy Chocolate Pudding Pops
      Healthy Chocolate Pudding Pops
    • The Best Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
      The Best Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Homemade Chocolate Buckwheat Granola
      Homemade Chocolate Buckwheat Granola
    • Healthy Chocolate Chip Pizookie
      Healthy Chocolate Chip Pizookie
    « Raw Mint Chocolate Bon-Bons
    Easy Carrot Spaghetti (Vegan, Paleo) »
    1.2K shares
    • Share
    • Yummly

    Filed Under: Sides & Snacks

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jen

      January 19, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      This was delicious! I bought gelatin and stevia to make it, and had never had either. I was concerned I wouldn't like the stevia, but it was SO GOOD! My daughter loved it, and actually spread it on her toast like Nutella. Ha! Thank you for posting this recipe. It's a keeper!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 20, 2018 at 4:29 pm

        Yay, I'm so happy you liked it Jen! My girls love this recipe too. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Teri

      August 03, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      I could eat a bucket of this pudding! You have the best desserts!

      Reply
    3. kellyguindon

      September 24, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Hi, can i use swerve sweetener instead of honey? and if so, how much do you think I should use?.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 24, 2015 at 6:13 pm

        Hi Kelly,

        I'm not familiar with that, so I'm not sure, sorry!

        Reply
      • Rhonda Duran

        November 30, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        Make by adding a little swerve at a time then taste it.

        Reply
    4. Kelly

      September 10, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      Hi, can you use more natural sugar free sweetener instead of honey?.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 10, 2015 at 6:06 pm

        Hi Kelly,

        Do you mean more stevia? I'm not sure, as I've not tried. The pudding may lack in consistency if you make that substitute.

        Reply
    5. Mallissa

      March 01, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      This looks like a simple and delicious recipe. If you wanted enough pudding to make a pudding pie, what ratios would you use?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 01, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Hi Mallissa,

        I'm not at all sure, but to guess, I'd say twice the recipe?

        Reply
    6. gina

      August 12, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      This is incredible! I'm going to try a vanilla pudding as well as carob version. I wonder how blueberry puree would fare - not to make a jello but rather a pudding. Will try. I think a creamy base (the non dairy milk) will work for that. We shall see! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 12, 2014 at 5:08 pm

        I'm happy you like it Gina, and your variations sound delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Misty

      October 13, 2013 at 9:01 am

      Interesting... I'm no cook at all and just about wreck everything I try, but have you or anyone else tried any add-ins? I found this while trying to see if I could find a German chocolate healthier pudding (yes, addicted to the Jell-o ones at the grocer...), so I wondered about putting coconut and pecans in this recipe. Would the coconut require any changes, for instance? Or would a chia base be better for add-ins? Any ideas?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 13, 2013 at 9:45 am

        I've not tried it, but I'm sure you could stir in whatever you'd like! No changes needed. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Julie Meyers

      October 07, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Where do you find grass-fed gelatin?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 07, 2013 at 12:47 pm

        You can find it on Amazon, or regular grocery stores carry Knox gelatin (not grass-fed, but it works great!).

        Reply
      • Beth

        January 13, 2014 at 5:20 am

        For grass-fed gelatin, look for Great Lakes brand.

        Reply
    9. zosia

      September 19, 2013 at 8:40 am

      I was wondering if your pudding comes out "hard" like jell-o?
      Mine does and I followed the recipe to a "T"...

      I'd like it to be a little less dense...Any suggestions? Or is it meant to "harden" to that jell-o consistency? Eithe way...it's very good! I really like this recipe. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 19, 2013 at 12:33 pm

        Hi Zosia,

        I'm not sure what you mean by 'hard'...the gelatin causes it to 'set' and be a firmer shape (like Jell-o) as opposed to being soft like say avocado pudding. Reducing the amount of gelatin may help if you want it softer, but I'm not sure how it would turn out. I'm happy you at least enjoyed the taste!

        Reply
      • Brian

        August 05, 2014 at 9:12 am

        I know what you mean. I use a recipe very similar to this and was put-off by the consistency the first time I made it. I ended up putting it all in my stand mixer with the whisk on and whip the bejesus out of it which produces a much more pleasing final texture. Just stop when it's good for you. Takes less than 60 seconds.

        Reply
    10. amber

      September 03, 2013 at 9:51 am

      LOVE this recipe, Lauren!!! Your healthy version looks just marvelous (blah, look at that gross Jello).

      Pinning this for later!!!

      And I love gelatin too. So many health benefits. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Keira

      September 01, 2013 at 5:43 am

      Do you think you could substitute all stevia for the
      honey? Thanks so much for this recipe-can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 01, 2013 at 7:14 am

        Hi Keira (what a beautiful name, by the way!),
        I do think stevia would work! I would guess somewhere between 40-50 drops would make it sweet enough, but test as you go. I hope you enjoy it! 😀

        Reply
    12. Dina

      August 31, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      great recipe. sounds yummy!

      Reply
    13. Laura | My Little Gourmet

      August 31, 2013 at 5:08 am

      I love this list of ingredients...sounds so simple and comforting! And I had no idea gelatin was making a come-back. It's used a lot in German recipes so tend to use it quite often, but without knowing it had actual benefits. Look at me, being all healthy and stuff. 😉

      Reply
    14. Susan

      August 30, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks for the info, Lauren. I think I have a chocolate chia pudding recipe. I can see investing in Knox gelatin, and I'm pretty sure they'd have it at my grocery store, despite all the things they don't carry.

      The corn meal mush was not hushpuppies that I know of. I just cooked up the mush & then spread it out in a frying pan lined with bacon grease. I think I turned it so it would be crispy on both sides (it was back in 1970 or thereabouts, and I've not done that since). For those who want to be healthy, I would not recommend making or eating that. It was specifically something I did for eating binges back then.

      Reply
    15. Susan

      August 30, 2013 at 10:21 am

      This sounds delicious. I'm always looking for new snack ideas, so I'll save this recipe. Not sure I want to invest in gelatin, though, because I would have very little use for it. I might try this with chia instead?

      What haven't I overindulged in? Many years ago I loved to make cornmeal mush, fried in bacon fat (I know, it sounds pretty bad to me, too - now). Hershey's kisses. Raisins. Cashews. I'm grateful that I'm finding good ways to eat chocolate where I don't overindulge.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 30, 2013 at 10:41 am

        Hahaha! Raisins are on my list too, but I've never tried the bacon fat-fried cornmeal! Is that a hush puppy?

        I'm not sure about the chia for this...you may want to google 'chocolate chia pudding' instead. I actually just use Knox gelatin (not grass-fed), but it's super cheap AND you can get it at just about any grocery store. I do believe the grass-fed is superior, but I haven't invested in any yet either. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Brooke

      August 30, 2013 at 9:41 am

      Hi! Just to be clear, is this the same gelatin that's made from skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones from cows and pigs? I'm a vegetarian and just want to make sure there's no new technology out there!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 30, 2013 at 10:41 am

        Yup, that's the stuff!

        Reply
    17. Lisa

      August 30, 2013 at 8:32 am

      Can I just come over and you can cook for me 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 30, 2013 at 8:36 am

        Lol! You guys should come back down and I'll whip you up something yummy! 😀

        Reply
    18. Donna

      August 30, 2013 at 5:09 am

      Just....THANK YOU for providing me with a finally, personally "safe" solution/alternative to chocolate mousse....I love the newly-revived interest in the use of gelatin....the protein punch and low calories really appeal...Please keep giving us your brilliant ideas as they pop into your fertile mind!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 30, 2013 at 7:27 am

        Thank you Donna for the sweet comment! 😀 I'm just happy to share the recipes that I enjoy and that work for me and my allergies.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi there, I'm Lauren Goslin, and I've been a food blogger for over ten years. My goal with this blog is to show you healthy, lower sugar recipes that my family and I enjoy.

    More about me →

    Some of our Favorite Breads

    • Homemade Healthy Monkey Bread (NO Bundt Pan!)
    • Our FAVORITE Berry Muffins (Low Sugar!)
    • 4-Ingredient Spelt Flour Tortillas
    • Sugar-Free, Corn-Free Sweet Potato 'Cornbread'

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    AboutContactPrivacy Policy

    COPYRIGHT ©2022, OATMEAL WITH A FORK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    1.2K shares