This Healthy Pumpkin Pudding is simple to make, but is decadent enough to serve on your holiday table! This is a healthy and seasonal dessert recipe that tastes like a crustless pumpkin pie. This yummy recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, and paleo.

dairy free healthy pumpkin pudding with coconut whipped cream on top.

If you’re on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, then it can be hard to find seasonal or holiday dessert recipes.

This Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pudding recipe is perfect because it tastes like a pumpkin pie, but without the crust. It’s made without cream or milk so everyone can enjoy it.

Healthy Pumpkin Pudding Benefits

  • You don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to make this recipe! Pumpkin pudding is a delicious treat to enjoy at any time of year.
  • And, pumpkin is a really nutritious ingredient. It’s high in beta-carotene, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and folate. I like to keep a few cans in my pantry at all times (see my clean eating shopping list).
  • This dairy-free pumpkin dessert uses real food ingredients and is perfect for vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets.

Key Ingredients

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  • Pure pumpkin puree is the base of this pudding. Look for the canned variety with no added sugar (you don’t want to use pumpkin pie filling).
  • Egg yolks make this pudding thick and creamy. Vegans can use cornstarch instead of eggs (see the recipe card below for exact measurements).
  • Coconut milk adds richness to the pumpkin mixture.
  • Maple syrup adds sweetness for this creamy pumpkin pudding.
  • Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice helps bring all the flavors together and make it taste like a pumpkin pie.
  • Vanilla extract adds more depth of flavor to this healthy dairy-free dessert.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

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Step One

Preheat your oven and combine the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl or large bowl.

Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact measurements.

Step Two

Whisk the ingredients together until they are smooth. Pour the pudding mixture into a square baking dish. 

Step Three

Bake your Pumpkin Pie Pudding for 45 minutes, or until the top has stated to turn a golden brown.

Step Four

Let the pudding cool for a few minutes and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. You can add a dollop of coconut or rice milk-based whipped cream for serving, if you like.

I hope you agree that this is a great recipe that is also a very easy recipe using simple ingredients. It’s perfect for a pumpkin lover and the best way to make a healthy homemade pumpkin pudding recipe.

baked dairy-free pumpkin pudding in dish.

Recipe Tips

  • Look for dairy-free cool whip topping in the freezer or refrigerator section of most grocery stores.
  • Store any leftovers in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • You can make this recipe up to several days before you want to serve it. Just store it in the refrigerator and serve chilled. 
jars of pumpkin pudding with whipped topping ready to eat.

Recipe FAQs

Can I leave out the eggs in a pudding recipe?

Yes, you can! To help the pudding set without eggs, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or 2 teaspoons of arrowroot starch instead. Note: the pudding may not be as thick if you make this recipe vegan.

Can this pudding recipe be sweetened with dates instead of maple syrup?

Yes, it can. You can combine all the ingredients (leave out the maple syrup) in a high-speed blender. You’ll need about 10 pitted dates. You can also use coconut sugar although I have only tested this using a liquid sweetener.

Can I use light canned coconut milk instead of full-fat coconut milk?

Yes, but the recipe won’t be as rich or thick. I would also avoid using dairy free milks like almond milk or oat milk as the custard will not be rich enough.

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Pudding (No Dairy)

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This Healthy Pumpkin Pie Pudding is so simple to make, but is decadent enough to serve on your holiday table! This is a seasonal dessert recipe that tastes like a crustless pumpkin pie. This version is made paleo, dairy-free, and vegetarian.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 15–ounce can organic pumpkin puree
  • 4 egg yolks (for vegan, leave out the eggs and use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or 2 teaspoons of arrowroot starch instead)
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup organic maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, coconut milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top starts to turn a golden brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the pudding cool for a few minutes.
  5. Serve warm or chill for at least 1-2 hours to thicken.

Notes

  1. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  2. You can make this recipe up to several days before you want to serve it. Just store it in the refrigerator and serve chilled. 
  3. Look for dairy-free whipped topping in the freezer or refrigerator section of most grocery stores.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 206
  • Sugar: 18.5 g
  • Sodium: 17.3 mg
  • Fat: 11.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25.3 g
  • Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 123 mg

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