# Nutty Chocolate Pudding Recipes This Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding Recipe is Easy and Light By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-chocolate-pudding References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/12979-chocolate-peanut-butter-pudding-much-better-than-snack-packs) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/35925-chocolate-peanut-butter-pudding-with-candied-pretzels) This delicious recipe for a [peanut butter chocolate pudding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-pudding-cups) is an easy to make, playful twist on a classic. Looking somewhat like a s'mores treat, this indulgent dessert is a sophisticated version of lunchtime snack puddings reimagined for the modern day. During a time when [packaged snack foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-puddings) are having their ingredients considered closely, this at-home recipe is a great compromise that will help you steer clear of store-bought brands. Perfect for a grownup birthday party or as a light dessert at a dinner party, the [peanut butter chocolate recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topless-peanut-butter-cups) is like a mature version of your favorite childhood snack. While the candied pretzels are a bit over-the-top, they confirm this dessert's status as a nostalgic treat dressed up for presentation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Dessert Alternatives:** Pudding recipes that use healthier and more natural ingredients as alternatives to packaged snack foods. - **Gourmet Snack Reimagination:** Turning classic childhood snacks into sophisticated and elegant desserts for modern times. - **Indulgent Dessert Presentation:** Innovative ways of presenting indulgent and nostalgic desserts for grown-up parties or events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for food and beverage companies to create healthier and more natural packaged snack food alternatives. - **Catering and Events:** Innovating dessert menu options for grown-up events and parties. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Creating unique and innovative dessert offerings to attract guests to hotels, resorts, and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutty Nostalgic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-dessert-bar.md) - [Chocolate Pudding Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-milk-chocolate-pudding-cups.md) - [Keto-Friendly Pudding Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-friendly-pudding.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Dessert Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-double-layers.md) - [Peanut Butter Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-cup-jars.md) - [Nutty Nighttime Chocolate Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-reeses-puffs.md) - [Decadent Peanut Butter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decadent-peanut-butter-treats-the-kraft-milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-thins-.md) - [Nutty Chocolate Layer Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-bert.md) - [Peanut Butter-Focused Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar1.md)