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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are a delicious no-bake treat made with real pumpkin puree, oat flour, naturally sweetened with stevia, and coated in rich dark chocolate. They’re easy to prep, gluten free, vegan-friendly, and a perfect guilt-free snack or dessert for fall or anytime you crave pumpkin spice!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 truffles

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1/2 cup (122g) pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie mix!)
  • 1 1/4 tsp homemade pumpkin spice (see Notes!)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp liquid stevia (or to taste)
  • 3/4 cup (90g) oat flour (gluten free if necessary; measure properly!)

Chocolate Coating

  • 1/4 cup (54g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (see Notes!)

Optional Topping

  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking tray with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia. Stir well. Add in the oat flour and mix until everything is just incorporated and forms a thick, slightly sticky dough.
  3. Shape the Truffles: Take a small amount of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a bite-sized sphere. Place each sphere onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the filling. If the mixture sticks to your hands, lightly rub your fingers with neutral oil.
  4. Melt the Chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir for 1 minute. If not fully melted, continue microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring for 1 minute each time, until smooth and completely melted. (Keep the chocolate warm as you work.)
  5. Dip the Truffles: Using two forks, gently dip each pumpkin sphere into the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip off. Return each coated truffle to the prepared baking sheet. If using, sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet.
  6. Set the Truffles: Once all truffles are dipped, place the tray in the freezer for 5-10 minutes (or refrigerator for 15-20 minutes) until the chocolate firms up.
  7. Store and Serve: Keep the truffles in the refrigerator until ready to eat for best texture and maximum freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure to measure the oat flour accurately with a kitchen scale or by spooning and leveling to avoid dry and crumbly filling.
  • If the filling seems too dry or crumbly, stir in a teaspoon of any milk at a time until the texture is soft enough to roll.
  • Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and consistency.
  • Homemade pumpkin spice can be substituted with store-bought if preferred.
  • Choose dairy-free dark chocolate for a vegan option.
  • Sprinkle sea salt immediately after dipping for it to stick well.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 38
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 9mg
  • Fat: 1.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/healthy-pumpkin-truffles-recipe/