Healthy Pumpkin Truffles
These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are melt-in-your-mouth treats made with pumpkin purée, spices, and rich dark chocolate. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a cozy fall dessert or holiday gift.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Fork
- Baking tray
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 122g
- 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice homemade
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp liquid stevia
- 3/4 cup oat flour 90g
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate roughly chopped (54g)
- flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment or wax paper for the truffles to set on.
- In a bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, salt, and stevia until smooth.
- Add oat flour and mix gently until fully combined into a sticky dough.
- Rub a bit of neutral oil on your hands and roll the mixture into 24 small balls.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring frequently.
- Using two forks, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coat evenly, and place back on the tray.
- Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt over each truffle while the coating is still wet.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes (or freezer for 5–10 minutes) until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Use only pure pumpkin purée, not pie mix. Adjust oat flour if needed to get the right consistency. Store in the fridge or freezer. These truffles make perfect holiday gifts or healthy indulgences.