Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Pinterest Twitter Instagram RSS Facebook
    Buy GO DAIRY FREE and EAT DAIRY FREE today!
    Go Dairy Free
    • Need to Know
      • Newbies Start Here!
      • Take the Challenge!
      • Dairy-Free FAQs
      • Latest News
      • Milk Allergies
      • Lactose Intolerance
      • Other Health Issues
      • Testimonials
      • Calcium Guide
      • Holidays & More
      • Best Books
      • The Community
    • Recipes
      • Recipes by Category
        • Alisa’s Recipes
        • Sarah’s Recipes
        • Appetizers
        • Beverages
        • Bread
        • Breakfast
        • Cheese Substitutes
        • Condiments & Dressings
        • Cream Substitutes
        • Desserts
        • Entrees
        • Kids Can Cook
        • Milk Substitutes
        • Pasta
        • Salad
        • Sandwiches
        • Sauces
        • Sides
        • Snacks
        • Soup
      • Full Dairy-Free Recipe Index
      • Gluten-Free Recipe Index
      • Vegan Recipe Index
    • Reviews
      • Dairy Substitutes
        • Butter
        • Cheese
        • Cream
        • Creamer
        • Dessert Toppings
        • Ice Cream
        • Ice Cream Novelties
        • Milk
        • Yogurt
        • More Kitchen Essentials
      • Sweets & Snacks
        • Protein Shakes
        • More Creamy Beverages
        • Snack & Protein Bars
        • More Snacks
        • Chocolate
        • Cookie Dough
        • Cookies & Brownies
        • Pies & Cakes
        • Pudding & Mousse
        • More Sweet Treats
      • Meal Makers
        • Baking Mixes
        • Bread Products
        • Breakfast Pastries
        • Cereal & Granola
        • Cheesy Pasta & Rice
        • Frozen Pizza
        • More Entrees
        • Dip and Spreads
        • Salad Dressing
        • Sauces
      • All Product Reviews
        • New Product Reviews!
        • Browse by Product Type
        • Full Review Index
        • Gluten-Free Review Index
        • Vegan Review Index
    • Grocery Guide
      • Alisa’s Dairy-Free Kitchen
      • Brands We Love
      • Dairy Substitutes
      • Dairy Ingredient List
      • Understanding Food Labels
      • No Dairy Product Lists
      • Ordering Specialty Foods
      • Best Grocery Stores
    • Eating Out
      • Fast Food Listings
      • Recommended Restaurants
    • My Books!
      • Go Dairy Free 2nd Edition (best seller!)
      • Eat Dairy Free 1st Edition (full color!)
      • eBooks & Printables
      • Book Supplements & Resources
    • About Us
      • Meet Us
      • Contact Us
      • Join Us
      • Work With Us
    Go Dairy Free
    You are at:Home»Dairy-Free Recipes»Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes»Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups

    Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups

    15
    By Alisa Fleming on May 24, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes

    I know, I’ve been out of control with chocolate this month. Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cupcakes, Mocha Fudgesicles, Chocolate Whipped Cream, DIY Candy Bars and now these Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups. I promise, I’ll bring you some non-chocolate goodness in June, but I simply had to share this easy, fun, delicious little recipe before Allergy Awareness Month wraps up and in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

    Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups - 10 minute, make-ahead treat! (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free)

    Enjoy Life sent me a neat little care package to make dairy-free chocolate pudding cups for their May #SpringFreely event. They included a recipe, but of course, I couldn’t resist going rogue. I whipped up my own modified version while still using their chocolate chips and crunchy cookies (so good!).

    To note, I used So Delicious Light Culinary Coconut Milk or the liquid, which is equivalent to a good quality canned light coconut milk. Though this is richer than milk beverage, I do think this recipe would work with unsweetened coconut milk beverage, too. Just be sure to let it chill and thicken a bit in the refrigerator.

    Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups - 10 minute, make-ahead treat! (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free)

    When made as is, this simple dirt pudding is a fabulous make-ahead dessert for barbecues, potlucks and birthday parties that both kids and adults will love. And since it’s vegan and top allergen-free, it’s perfect for sharing with almost all, if not all, attendees.

    And you may have noticed my uniquely fresh topping. Most dirt pudding cup recipes have gummy worms emerging from the cookie dirt You can certainly go that route … Surf Sweets makes some that are not only allergy-friendly, but also vegan for those who avoid gelatin. I’m not a big fan of gummies in things like pudding or ice cream, so I opted for fresh seasonal strawberries instead. I served additional strawberries on the side, so dessert-goers could enjoy the cookie dirt pudding as a dip, if desired.

    Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups - 10 minute, make-ahead treat! (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free)

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian, and generally top food allergy-friendly.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups
     
    Print
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Total time
    10 mins
     
    These super easy dirt pudding cups take minutes to make and are a great make-ahead treat for barbecues, potlucks and kids parties.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 4 servings
    Ingredients
    • ⅔ cup light coconut milk (I use So Delicious Lite Culinary Coconut Milk)
    • 4 ounces avocado flesh (from about 1 medium avocado)
    • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (I use Enjoy Life Minis)
    • ¼ cup maple syrup, honey or agave nectar, or to taste (I use Now Foods Grade B Maple Syrup)
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (I use Now Foods Organic Cocoa)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I use Simply Organic Pure Vanilla)
    • Pinch salt
    • 4 to 6 chocolate cookies, crushed (I use Enjoy Life Crunch Double Chocolate Cookies)
    • Strawberries, optional for garnish and serving
    Instructions
    1. Place the coconut milk, avocado, chocolate chips, sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in your blender and puree until smooth. You can start with less sweetener, and add more to taste, or you might want more sweetener than what I use. My version makes a semi-sweet chocolate pudding.
    2. Divide the pudding between 3 to 4 cups (I use mini jars) and top each with the crushed cookies.
    3. For optimum taste and texture, place in the refrigerator to set up for 1 hour or longer.
    4. If desired, top with a strawberry and serve with strawberries on the side for dipping. Other optional topping ideas include allergy-friendly gummy worms or mint sprigs ("planted" like little sprouts).
    3.5.3208
    Dairy-Free Dirt Pudding Cups - 10 minute, make-ahead treat! (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free)

    Alisa Fleming
    • Website

    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    15 Comments

    1. Pingback: Strawberry Patties Recipe: A Chocolate-Covered Treat that's Pretty in Pink

    2. Karen on August 27, 2017 8:20 am

      Ideas for those with DAIRY and COCONUT allergy?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 27, 2017 12:40 pm

        Use your dairy-free milk beverage of choice. For recommended coconut swaps in any recipe, see this post -> https://www.godairyfree.org/news/substitute-for-coconut-milk-and-oil

        Reply
    3. Pingback: Dairy-Free Lunch Box Ideas with Kid-Friendly Recipes

    4. Pingback: Simply S'mores Bars Recipe (Dairy-Free)

    5. Hannah on May 26, 2016 8:58 pm

      Such a lovely little treat! Seems like the perfect thing to serve at a garden party. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 27, 2016 7:17 am

        Thank you Hannah! Yes, it would be, that’s such a great idea!

        Reply
    6. Liz on May 26, 2016 4:53 pm

      Hello! Love this! Is there something else to use instead of avocado?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 26, 2016 5:52 pm

        Cornstarch and more liquid would be the best swap. I couldn’t tell you the exact amount of cornstarch on this recipe though without trialing it first. Here is a chocolate pudding that I make without avocado – http://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/raspberry-dairy-free-chocolate-pudding

        Reply
    7. Wendy on May 25, 2016 12:23 pm

      These are so cute! The kids would adore them. (And Mom too!)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 26, 2016 7:15 am

        And dad 🙂

        Reply
    8. Tracey on May 25, 2016 6:01 am

      Would a 4oz jar be a good size to purchase? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 7:39 am

        Yes, I used 3 to 4 4-ounce jars for the recipe. I like those little ones 🙂

        Reply
    9. Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy on May 24, 2016 8:20 pm

      Oh my gosh, these are the cutest!!! They look delicious and I can’t wait to make these! Dairy free too, just perfect 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 25, 2016 7:39 am

        Thank you Natalie!

        Reply

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Rate this recipe:  

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free Living
    https://www.vegantreats.com/

    22 Dairy-Free & Vegan Alternatives to Cadbury Creme Eggs

    Caribou Coffee Dairy-Free Menu Guide - food and drink, menu and custom orders, with vegan options and allergen notes

    Caribou Coffee Reins in this Menu of Dairy-Free Options

    Enjoy Life FoodsFames Chocolates. From Brooklyn with loveEat dairy free bookChocolate Emporium
    Go Dairy Free is the leading website for information on the dairy-free diet. We share dairy-free recipes, product reviews, news, recommendations and health guides to aide those with milk allergies, lactose intolerance or a general need or desire to live without dairy. Dairy-free does include milk-free, lactose-free, casein-free and whey-free, too! We also offer ample resources for gluten-free, soy-free, food allergy, vegan and paleo diets. Please note that ingredients, processes and products are subject to change by a manufacturer at any time. All foods and products should be considered at risk for cross-contamination with milk and other allergens. Always contact the manufacturer prior to consumption. Disclaimer - All Rights Reserved - Privacy Policy Go Dairy Free © 2005-2023 Fleming Marrs Inc.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.