10 Snack Pack Pudding Flavors, From Worst To Best

Snack Pack pudding cups were once the highlight of every lunchbox, and for some of us, they still are. But not all flavors are created equal.
Some hit that perfect creamy-sweet balance, while others leave you wondering what went wrong.
Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia or just need help picking your next grocery aisle favorite, we’ve got the scoop on which flavors shine and which ones should’ve stayed on the drawing board.
1. Unicorn Magic

Cotton candy in pudding form? That’s what we’re dealing with here, folks. The vibrant swirls might catch your eye in the grocery aisle, but the artificial sweetness overwhelms any chance of enjoyment.
Kids might go wild for the rainbow colors and sparkly packaging, but the novelty wears off quickly. The flavor itself is vaguely fruity with notes of disappointment.
After a few spoonfuls, you’ll likely push this cup aside in favor of literally any other option on this list.
2. Ice Cream Sandwich

Someone at Snack Pack headquarters asked, “What if we made pudding taste like another dessert?” Unfortunately, the execution falls flat.
The chocolate-vanilla combo attempts to mimic the beloved frozen treat but ends up tasting like watered-down chocolate with vanilla undertones.
The texture doesn’t help either. It’s too smooth when you’re expecting some cookie bits for authenticity. It’s not terrible, just confusing to your taste buds.
Save yourself the identity crisis and grab an actual ice cream sandwich instead.
3. Fruity PEBBLES™

Breakfast cereal transformed into afternoon snack? Bold move, Snack Pack. The fruity cereal flavor comes through surprisingly well, capturing that familiar taste that generations have enjoyed with milk.
What holds this flavor back is its overwhelming sweetness that borders on cloying after a few bites. The tiny colored specks meant to evoke the cereal are a nice touch visually.
While nostalgic for PEBBLES fans, this pudding cup seems caught between two worlds. It’s neither fully pudding nor properly cereal.
4. Butterscotch

Grandparents everywhere rejoice when butterscotch enters the conversation. This golden-hued pudding offers a rich, buttery sweetness that’s distinctly old-fashioned in the best possible way.
The caramelized sugar notes provide depth that many other flavors lack. Yet, it remains divisive. You either grew up loving this flavor or wondering why anyone would choose it over chocolate.
Props to Snack Pack for maintaining this classic option for those who appreciate its subtle complexity and warm, comforting taste profile.
5. Vanilla

Often dismissed as boring, vanilla pudding deserves more respect than it gets. The clean, straightforward flavor serves as the perfect blank canvas. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with toppings of your choice.
Snack Pack’s version delivers a creamy, mild sweetness with those tiny black specks that signal real vanilla bean (or at least the illusion of it). There’s something comforting about its predictability.
While it may not win excitement awards, vanilla remains eternally reliable – the pudding equivalent of your most comfortable pair of shoes.
6. Banana Cream Pie

Yellow never tasted so good! This flavor brilliantly captures the essence of banana cream pie without trying too hard.
The banana flavor walks that perfect line between authentic and artificial. It’s reminiscent of those banana-shaped hard candies but creamier.
What elevates this pudding is the subtle hint of graham cracker crust flavor mixed throughout. You get all the components of the classic dessert in one convenient cup.
For banana lovers, this might actually rank higher, but its specialized appeal keeps it squarely in the middle of our countdown.
7. Cinnabon®

Imagine the heavenly scent of mall food courts distilled into pudding form. This collaboration brings warm cinnamon spice notes to the creamy pudding base, creating an experience that’s surprisingly close to enjoying an actual cinnamon roll.
Swirls of cinnamon visible throughout the cup add visual appeal and flavor bursts. The balance between sweet cream and spicy cinnamon is masterfully executed, neither element overwhelming the other.
While nothing replaces a fresh-baked Cinnabon, this pudding cup makes for a satisfying stand-in when a mall visit isn’t in the cards.
8. Snack Pack DOVE™ Dark Chocolate

Luxury enters the lunchbox with this sophisticated collaboration. The richness of DOVE chocolate elevates this pudding beyond ordinary snack status into genuine dessert territory.
Each spoonful delivers that signature dark chocolate depth, slightly bitter, intensely cocoa-forward, with a silky mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly.
The grown-up flavor profile makes this a favorite among adults who sneak pudding cups from their kids’ lunch supplies.
Perfect for those moments when you need chocolate therapy but don’t want to commit to a full-size candy bar.
9. Chocolate

Sometimes the classics earn their status for good reason. Snack Pack’s regular chocolate pudding has been perfecting its formula for decades, and it shows in every spoonful of this crowd-pleasing flavor.
Neither too rich nor too sweet, it strikes the perfect balance of chocolate flavor that appeals to kids and adults alike. The smooth, creamy texture sets the gold standard for what pudding should be.
When in doubt, chocolate pudding never disappoints, which is exactly why it’s secured this prestigious runner-up position in our ranking.
10. Chocolate Fudge

Crown the champion! Chocolate Fudge takes everything great about regular chocolate pudding and amplifies it to dessert perfection.
The intensified cocoa flavor creates a richer, more indulgent experience that somehow still maintains the lightness of pudding.
That extra hit of fudgy goodness makes each spoonful feel special, like you’re getting away with something slightly decadent in the middle of an ordinary day.
The slightly thicker consistency holds a spoon upright which is the true mark of pudding excellence. Simply unbeatable in the portable pudding universe.