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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are bite-sized treats bursting with seasonal flavor. Made with real pumpkin purée, homemade pumpkin spice, and oat flour, they are naturally sweetened with liquid stevia and coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect as a guilt-free indulgence or a festive dessert, these truffles combine creamy pumpkin filling with a satisfying chocolate shell and a hint of flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 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)

Coating

  • ¼ cup (54g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (see Notes)
  • optional: flaky sea salt (for finishing – highly recommended!)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a baking tray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Mix filling: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, homemade pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly before adding oat flour.
  3. Incorporate oat flour: Add the oat flour to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to form a dough-like consistency suitable for rolling.
  4. Shape truffles: Roll small portions of the mixture into bite-sized spheres, working with a little amount at a time. If the mixture sticks to your hands, rub your fingers and palms lightly with a neutral-tasting oil to prevent sticking. Place each sphere onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Melt chocolate: Place roughly chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir well. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Keep melted chocolate warm for dipping.
  6. Dip truffles: Using two forks, carefully dip each pumpkin sphere into the melted chocolate, rocking gently between the forks to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Transfer the dipped truffle back onto the wax paper. If desired, sprinkle a small amount of flaky sea salt on top immediately while the chocolate is wet.
  7. Chill: Once all 24 truffles have been coated, place them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes or the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
  8. Store: Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to serve for optimal freshness.

Notes

  • Homemade pumpkin spice typically consists of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice to perfectly balance flavors in the truffles.
  • Use dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage for richer flavor and less added sugar. Roughly chopping allows for faster melting and easier dipping.
  • Flaky sea salt is optional but highly recommended to enhance the chocolate and pumpkin flavor with a subtle salty crunch.
  • If the mixture sticks to your hands while rolling, lightly oil your palms with a neutral oil such as avocado or canola oil.
  • Keep the melted chocolate warm while assembling to ensure smooth coating and ease of dipping.

Keywords: pumpkin truffles, healthy pumpkin dessert, gluten free pumpkin treats, no bake pumpkin recipes, stevia sweetened truffles, fall desserts

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