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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles

Healthy Pumpkin Truffles for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are a guilt-free indulgence combining pumpkin pie flavors and rich chocolate, ideal for snacks or desserts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Avoid pumpkin pie mix
  • 2 teaspoons Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix includes cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Liquid Stevia Adjust according to taste; can swap with coconut or brown sugar
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Use for gluten-free option, can vary with other flours
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Use quality chocolate bars for melting
  • Flaky Sea Salt (optional) For garnishing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wax or parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with wax or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine pumpkin purée, homemade pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia until well blended. Gradually incorporate oat flour.
  3. Scoop portions of the pumpkin mixture and roll them into bite-sized spheres. Place each truffle onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in intervals and stirring until smooth.
  5. Dip each pumpkin sphere in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on the lined baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each truffle while the chocolate is still warm.
  7. Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust the oat flour based on desired consistency and ensure uniformity in truffle size for consistent chilling.

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