Description

These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are a delicious and nutritious treat combining creamy pumpkin purée with warm pumpkin spices and rich dark chocolate. Naturally sweetened with stevia and made with oat flour, these bite-sized truffles are perfect for a guilt-free snack or festive dessert. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions

Prepare Baking Surface: Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a baking tray to prevent sticking and for easy transfer of the truffles after dipping.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, homemade pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia. Stir well to blend all flavors before adding the oat flour. Gradually add the oat flour, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
Form Truffle Spheres: Using a small amount of the mixture at a time, roll it into bite-sized spheres with your hands. To prevent sticking, rub your fingers and palms lightly with a neutral-tasting oil. Place each sphere onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat until all mixture is used.
Melt Chocolate: Put roughly chopped dark chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir for 1 minute. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Keep the melted chocolate warm while assembling to maintain fluidity.
Dip Truffles: Using two forks, carefully dip each pumpkin ball into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off by gently rocking the truffle between the forks. Place the coated truffle back onto the wax paper. If desired, sprinkle a small amount of flaky sea salt on each dipped truffle immediately to enhance flavor.
Set Truffles: Once all truffles are coated, place the baking tray in the freezer for 5-10 minutes or the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
Storage: Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator until ready to eat to keep them fresh and maintain the chocolate coating.

Notes

Use homemade pumpkin spice blend composed of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice for authentic warming flavor.
Ensure the pumpkin purée is plain and not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices.
Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for optimal flavor and health benefits.
The liquid stevia amount can be adjusted according to your sweetness preference, and you can substitute it with other liquid sweeteners if preferred.
Lightly oiling your hands helps prevent the sticky mixture from adhering while rolling the truffles.
Flaky sea salt is optional but highly recommended to add a delightful contrast that balances the sweetness.
Keep the melted chocolate warm to ensure smooth dipping; using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts with frequent stirring works well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: healthy pumpkin truffles, pumpkin spice truffles, no-bake pumpkin dessert, gluten free pumpkin treats, dark chocolate pumpkin bites, low sugar truffles