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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe
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Delicious and healthy pumpkin truffles made with pumpkin purée, oat flour, and dark chocolate. These bite-sized treats are naturally sweetened with liquid stevia and flavored with homemade pumpkin spice, making them a perfect low-calorie and gluten-free dessert option. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these truffles combine rich chocolate and autumnal flavors for a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup (122g) pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie mix!)
  • 1 ¼ tsp homemade pumpkin spice (see Notes)
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp liquid stevia (or adjusted to taste)
  • ¾ cup (90g) oat flour (gluten free if necessary and measured like this)
  • ¼ cup (54g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (see Notes)

Optional

  • Flaky sea salt (for finishing – highly recommended!)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Tray: Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a baking tray to prevent the truffles from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia until well combined. Gradually add the oat flour and stir until just incorporated, forming a workable dough.
  3. Shape Truffles: Working with a small portion of the mixture at a time, roll into bite-sized spheres using your hands. If the mixture sticks to your fingers, rub them with a small amount of neutral-tasting oil. Place each sphere onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Melt Chocolate: Put the dark chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir for 1 minute. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring for 1 minute between each, until fully melted and smooth. Keep the chocolate warm while assembling the truffles to make dipping easier.
  5. Dip Truffles: Using two forks, carefully dip each pumpkin sphere into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off by rocking between the forks. Place the coated truffle back onto the wax paper. If using flaky sea salt, sprinkle a small pinch on top while the chocolate is still wet. Repeat for all truffles.
  6. Set the Chocolate: Once all truffles are dipped, place them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes or the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate has fully hardened.
  7. Storage: Store the pumpkin truffles in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy to keep them fresh and maintain their texture.

Notes

  • Homemade pumpkin spice typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger; adjust the blend to your preference.
  • Use quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for rich flavor and health benefits.
  • If the pumpkin truffle mixture is too sticky, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes before shaping.
  • Liquid stevia can be replaced with another preferred sweetener, but adjust quantities for sweetness.
  • Flaky sea salt enhances the flavor contrast and adds a delightful crunch to the truffles.

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Keywords: pumpkin truffles, healthy dessert, gluten free, low calorie treats, pumpkin spice, dark chocolate, no bake truffles, autumn snacks

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