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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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Delight in these Healthy Pumpkin Truffles, a guilt-free treat combining creamy pumpkin purée, warm pumpkin spice, and rich dark chocolate. Naturally sweetened with liquid stevia and coated in luscious melted dark chocolate, these bite-sized spheres make a perfect seasonal snack or dessert that’s both gluten-free and packed with autumnal flavor.

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 during the assembling process.
  2. Mix filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia until combined. Add the oat flour and stir just until incorporated to form a mixture ready to shape.
  3. Shape truffles: With clean hands (rubbing fingers and palms with a little neutral-tasting oil if sticky), roll small portions of the mixture into bite-sized spheres. Arrange the spheres evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Melt chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir continuously for 1 minute. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring for 1 minute between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Keep the melted chocolate warm during assembly to prevent it from setting.
  5. Coat truffles: Using two forks, carefully dip each pumpkin filling sphere into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off by rocking the sphere between the forks. Place each coated truffle back onto the wax paper. If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each truffle immediately after dipping.
  6. Set chocolate: Once all truffles are coated, freeze them for 5-10 minutes or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating hardens.
  7. Store and serve: Keep the finished pumpkin truffles refrigerated until ready to enjoy for optimal texture and freshness.

Notes

  • Use 100% pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie mix, to avoid added sugars and spices.
  • Homemade pumpkin spice typically includes ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice; adjust to taste.
  • Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich flavor and health benefits.
  • Rubbing your hands with a small amount of neutral oil prevents the sticky pumpkin mixture from adhering to your skin while shaping.
  • Keeping the melted chocolate warm while dipping is key to a smooth coating; working quickly helps avoid premature hardening.
  • Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top enhances the chocolate’s depth and balances sweetness.

Keywords: pumpkin truffles, healthy pumpkin dessert, gluten free truffles, dark chocolate pumpkin snacks, autumn treats, low sugar sweets

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