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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are a delicious and guilt-free treat combining the rich flavor of pumpkin with warm spices and dark chocolate. Perfect for a wholesome snack or dessert, they are naturally sweetened with liquid stevia and made with oat flour for a gluten-free option. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these truffles are both indulgent and nutritious.

Ingredients

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Truffle Base

  • 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, measured as stated)
  • ¼ cup (54g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (see Notes)

Optional Topping

  • Flaky sea salt (for finishing – highly recommended!)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, homemade pumpkin spice, and salt, stirring well to ensure even distribution of spices and salt throughout the flour.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the pumpkin purée and liquid stevia to the dry ingredients and stir until a uniform dough forms. The mixture should be sticky but manageable.
  3. Incorporate Chocolate: Fold in the roughly chopped dark chocolate pieces evenly into the dough to ensure every truffle has chocolate bursts.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This firms up the mixture, making it easier to shape.
  5. Shape Truffles: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form the chilled dough into bite-sized balls, rolling gently between your palms for smooth, rounded truffles.
  6. Add Finishing Salt: Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the truffles to enhance flavor and add a beautiful finishing touch.
  7. Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for best freshness.

Notes

  • Homemade Pumpkin Spice: You can create your own by mixing cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in proportions to taste; commonly 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp cloves.
  • Chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for rich flavor and health benefits. Chopping it roughly gives a nice texture contrast.
  • Stevia: Adjust sweetness by taste; liquid stevia is potent, so add gradually to avoid over-sweetening.
  • Oat Flour: Make sure to use finely ground oat flour for the best texture; gluten-free oats ensure the recipe is gluten-free.

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