Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe
These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are bite-sized delights made with pumpkin purée, oat flour, and dark chocolate. Naturally sweetened with liquid stevia and spiced with homemade pumpkin spice, these truffles are perfect for a guilt-free treat. Coated in rich melted dark chocolate and finished with an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for gluten-free and wholesome snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including chocolate melting and setting time)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture
- ½ cup (122g) pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie mix!)
- 1 ¼ tsp homemade pumpkin spice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp liquid stevia (or adjusted to taste)
- ¾ cup (90g) oat flour (gluten free if necessary)
Coating
- ¼ cup (54g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (minimum 70% cacao recommended)
- Optional: flaky sea salt (for finishing – highly recommended!)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking tray. Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a baking tray for the truffles to be placed on after shaping.
- Mix the base ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, homemade pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia. Stir in the oat flour until the mixture is just incorporated and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Shape the truffles. Using a small portion of the mixture at a time, roll it into bite-sized spheres. If the mixture sticks to your hands, lightly rub your fingers and palms with a neutral-tasting oil. Place each finished truffle onto the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all mixture is shaped.
- Melt the chocolate. Put the chopped dark chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir well for 1 minute. Continue microwaving in 10-second increments, stirring for 1 minute in between, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Keep the chocolate warm as you work.
- Coat the truffles. Dip each pumpkin sphere carefully into the melted chocolate using two forks, allowing excess chocolate to drip off by gently rocking between the forks. Place the coated truffle back on the wax paper. If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dipped truffle immediately for a savory contrast. Repeat for all spheres.
- Set the chocolate coating. Place the coated truffles in the freezer for 5-10 minutes or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Store and serve. Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to eat. They make a delicious, healthy snack or dessert.
Notes
- Homemade pumpkin spice typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves—adjust proportions to taste for best flavor.
- Use a dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao for a rich, less sweet coating that complements the pumpkin flavor.
- The liquid stevia can be adjusted or substituted with another preferred natural sweetener according to taste.
- Rubbing your hands with a neutral oil helps prevent the sticky pumpkin mixture from clinging during rolling.
- Keep the melted chocolate warm to ensure smooth dipping and prevent it from hardening prematurely.
- Flaky sea salt on top enhances the flavor with a delightful salty crunch, balancing the sweetness.
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