15 Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Puddings That Aren’t Chia Puddings

Pudding is a delicious creamy treat, but is often made with egg yolks and some type of dairy. The plant-based version of pudding is usually a very healthy, simple pudding to make: chia pudding. While it’s delicious and has great benefits, sometimes you want that classic pudding taste and consistency. That’s why we put together 15 delicious pudding recipes!

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1. 4-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding

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Chocolate lovers rejoice! This 4-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding by Helyn Dunn is so rich, so creamy and has so much chocolatey goodness you will be hearing choirs of angels sing as you take your first bite. Okay, well maybe that’s not exactly true. But, wow! This one’s a winner.

2. Vegan Brownie and Vanilla Pudding Parfait

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Treat yourself! This Vegan Brownie and Vanilla Pudding Parfait by Desiree Rodriguez is such an incredible treat. It blends of the chocolatey brownie with the smooth sweet vanilla pudding to bring a delight to your tongue.

3. Arroz Con Dulce (Rice Pudding)

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 Arroz Con Dulce is the Latin version of rice pudding that’s usually made around the holiday season but you can really make it any time you have a craving for it. It’s normally made with evaporated milk but this recipe by Desiree Rodriguez calls for evaporated coconut milk making it completely dairy-free with just the right sweetness. You can eat it cold or warm.

4. Black Bean Chocolate Pudding

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This Black Bean Chocolate Pudding by Nikki Stokes is packed with nutrient-dense whole foods, but no-one will care because it’s the best tasting chocolate pudding ever! This easy recipe is both high protein and super delicious!

5. Healthy Chunky Monkey Pudding Parfait

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Enjoy this super creamy and rich Healthy Chunky Monkey Pudding Parfait by Kat Condon for breakfast or dessert! Homemade chocolate banana pudding is layered with protein-rich vegan yogurt and topped with granola and more banana slices for the perfect parfait. Creamy, rich and full of chocolate flavor that won’t leave you in an early morning sugar coma but will still curb that chocolate craving – does it get any better than that?

6. Almond Coffee Pudding

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This Almond Coffee Pudding by Avenue is an easy and delicious breakfast that will kickstart your day!

7. Shooting Star Pudding

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Traditional rice pudding is gloppy, white, and studded with raisins. By contrast, this one is made with black rice, traditionally used in Indian and Thai desserts. In addition to being more glamorous than the traditional version, this pudding contains star anise, which might be a novel flavor for your kids. Another perk of this Shooting Star Pudding by Misha and Vicky Collins is that it gives kids a chance to eat a familiar food (rice) in a totally different presentation.

8. Chocolate Banana Avocado Pudding

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This Chocolate Banana Avocado Pudding by Fabio Gallo is a fast and easy recipe for a perfect healthy treat. The avocado is tasteless and makes it so creamy! With a few basic ingredients and a little time to spare, you can have a delicious vegan dessert. It is a basic recipe which is very versatile. Add fresh fruit, nut butters, or even more chocolate to make it your own.

9. Chocolate Coconut Pudding

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With just four whole food ingredients, this raw vegan Chocolate Coconut Pudding by Nikki Stokes is not only delicious, it’s fantastically easy to make as well.

10. Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Caramelized Bananas

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You may remember tapioca from your childhood snack puddings? Here’s an upgraded coconut pudding version. This vegan Coconut Tapioca Pudding by Claire Ragozzino is made with creamy coconut milk, cardamom, caramelized bananas, and cacao nibs for a bit of texture. Tapioca, made from the cassava plant, is loaded with iron, calcium, folate and manganese. Much like chia, it can absorb several times its weight in liquid, making it a hydrating snack option. Grab a spoon and give this vegan tapioca pudding a try!

11. Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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This silky smooth Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is rich and creamy, ready in just 10 minutes! Plant-Based, Dairy-Free, Delicious and Nutritious!

12. Chocolate Pudding Bowls With Coconut Cream and Cherries

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This Chocolate Pudding Bowls recipe by Emily von Euw is everything you want chocolate pudding to be, and that’s all I have to say about that.

13. Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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Avocado in a dessert? Seems odd at first, we know. However, it makes sense that such a creamy vegetable would work well in a decadent pudding recipe. This Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Avocado Pudding by Emily Brees is so rich, creamy, and so chocolatey, you’ll forget about the avocado part– quickly. The chile powder, cinnamon, and salt add just the right amount of contrast.

14. Cashew Pudding

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When cashews are blended they turn into a creamy sauce like texture because of the high amount of healthy fat they contain. That is the base for this simple pudding. Not only is this Cashew Pudding by Desiree Rodriguez dairy-free but also contains protein and fiber which will make you feel satisfied after eating it.

15. 4-Ingredient Lemon Pudding

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This vegan 4-Ingredient Lemon Pudding by Jesse Lane Lee is like an oasis for people who take the lemony desserts seriously. It’s creamy, tangy, and refreshing! If you look forward to your morning lemon water, then you will love this recipe! It’s perfect for filling vanilla cupcakes or spreading or sandwiching between two vegan sugar cookies. This vegan lemon pudding is also so simple to make! With only four ingredients and a few minutes, you’ll have a tasty treat that will make your lips pucker and your stomach happy.

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Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

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