Low Carb Recipes Using Sugar-Free Pudding

If you got sugar-free instant pudding in the house, you'll want to check out these sweet and tasty treats all made with sugar-free instant pudding!

Sugar-free pudding isn't just for making pudding! Of course, pudding is a great dessert in and of itself. But, sugar-free pudding can be used in a number of other ways. Often times, it can be used as a short-cut ingredient in desserts or other recipes.

More recently, sugar-free puddings have been used in sugar-free ice creams made in the Ninja Creami. The instant pudding not only flavors the ice cream, but also works as a stabilizer and an emulsifier in the ice cream.

But, there are many other low carb treats you can make using sugar-free pudding, like keto mousse, sugar-free frosting, or even keto fudge. Check out our full list of low-carb recipes using sugar-free pudding mixes.

Is Sugar-Free Pudding Keto?

It depends on the brand, how much is consumed and whether you follow a strict keto diet or not. The two most popular brands of sugar-free pudding are Simply Delish and Jell-O. As a prepared pudding, Simply Delish is 4 net carbs per serving and Jell-O is 8 net carbs per serving. The first ingredient in both puddings is starch, which makes them higher in carbs (and is not entirely keto-friendly ingredient).

If you follow a strict keto diet, then sugar-free Jell-O pudding may not be suitable due to its higher net carbs and unfavorable ingredients (see below). However, Simply Delish has better quality ingredients than Jell-O and is lower in net carbs. Because of that, Simply Delish sugar-free pudding is okay if you're eating in moderation and not on a strict keto diet.

Here is a comparison of the two puddings in chocolate flavor.

Jell-O Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding
Net carbs: 8 grams net carbs per serving
Top Ingredients: Cornstarch, cocoa (processed with alkali), modified cornstarch, salt, contains less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, carrageenan, fumaric acid, aspartame* and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners), and more.

Simply Delish Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding
Net carbs: 4 grams net carbs per serving
Ingredients: Starch, Erythritol, Organic Dutch Cocoa, Emulsifiers, Stevia Extract, Natural Flavor (Vanilla), Salt.

Low Carb Recipes with Sugar-free Pudding

These sugar-free and low-carb treats with sugar-free instant pudding won't disappoint! Check 'em out!

Keto Chocolate Trifle

This keto chocolate trifle recipe by KetoFocus uses sugar-free pudding along with boxed chocolate cake and whipped cream to create a decadent and delicious sugar-free dessert that's keto friendly. Click here for the recipe.

Sugar-Free Keto Frosting

This sugar-free frosting recipe by Skinny Comfort uses sugar-free white chocolate instant pudding to create a deliciously light and fluffy sugar-free frosting that's low in carbs and keto friendly. Perfect for cakes, cookies and cupcakes! Click here for recipe.

High-Protein Pistachio Pudding Fluff

This tasty pistachio pudding, made with cottage cheese and sugar-free pistachio pudding, is reminiscent of Watergate salad or pistachio delight. A smooth, sweet and creamy treat that's sugar-free, high in protein, and takes just 5 minutes to make. Click here for recipe.

Keto Strawberry Fudge

This Keto Strawberry Fudge by My Crash Test Life is a delicious sweet and creamy treat made with just 4 ingredients (including sugar-free strawberry instant pudding). It's a perfect treat for Valentine's Day or strawberry lovers. Click here for the recipe.

Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

This low-carb chocolate mousse (by The Short Order Cook), made with sugar-free chocolate instant pudding, is so thick, rich, decadent and tasty. Plus, it's easy to whip up! Click here for the recipe.

Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream

This easy Ninja Creami vanilla protein ice cream by Kelsey Smith uses just a few ingredients, like Fairlife Core Power protein shake and sugar-free vanilla instant pudding, to create a deliciously sweet and creamy frozen desert. Click here for the recipe.