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Key Takeaways
- Jell-O is bringing its first dairy-free pudding to grocery stores shelves nationwide.
- We got a chance to try it early, and here's our honest review of the new pudding flavor.
There’s something special about a creamy dish of chocolate pudding—a dessert that channels the nostalgia of school cafeteria food while still tasting decadent enough to satisfy even the most sophisticated of chocolate cravings. But for the more than 30% of the U.S. population who are lactose intolerant, it can be tough to find a delicious chocolate pudding that’s also dairy-free.
What’s more, milk is one of the top food allergies affecting kids, leaving many moms and dads on the hunt for dairy-free lunchbox snacks or post-dinner treats for their little ones. But now, Kraft Heinz, the parent company of Jell-O, is entering the dairy-free desserts space for the first time.
Jell-O Introduces Its First Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding
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Jell-O is introducing its new Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding, making it the first mainstream brand to bring a dairy-free pudding to grocery stores shelves nationwide. The brand says pudding remains one of the most popular desserts in the country, with more than 40% of Americans consuming the sweet, creamy treat every year.
As plant-based food categories continue to grow, Jell-O made the decision to take its most beloved flavor, chocolate, and give it a dairy-free twist. According to the brand, oat milk is the fastest-growing non-dairy milk, making it a no-brainer for this allergy-friendly version of a chocolatey classic.
Oat milk provides the creaminess that Jell-O chocolate pudding fans have come to expect, while offering a dairy-free alternative for people with allergies. Starting this month, the Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding will be available in 4-packs and sells for around $3.99 at most major grocery retailers nationwide.
My Honest Review of Jell-O's Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding
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So how does Jell-O’s latest pudding creation taste? I tried Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding and I’m happy to report that it just might be better than the original. This dairy-free chocolate pudding is as creamy, sweet, and chocolatey as regular Jell-O chocolate pudding, but packs an ever-so-slight nutty flavor from the addition of oat milk. The result is a decadent dessert that tastes a bit more refined than the original chocolate pudding cups. It’s like the Jell-O chocolate pudding I grew up snacking on got a slight flavor upgrade, and I’ll definitely be picking it up when I go grocery shopping to satisfy my late-night sweet tooth.
Can’t find Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding in grocery aisles near you yet? You can always try making dairy-free chocolate pudding at home with recipes for Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding or Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding. Still, for both the Jell-O nostalgia and the ease of packing these pudding cups on the go, it’s worth keeping an eye out for this allergy-friendly Jell-O pudding on your next grocery run.
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