These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are the ultimate fall treat — rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, yet secretly nutritious. Made with pumpkin puree, almond flour, and warm autumn spices, they’re naturally sweetened and coated in dark chocolate. Each bite delivers cozy pumpkin pie flavor in truffle form. Ideal for snacks, desserts, or gifting, they’re gluten-free, no-bake, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, almond flour, maple syrup, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Roll mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and chill for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip each truffle in chocolate, place on parchment, and chill again until set.
- Store in fridge until ready to serve.
🍫 Serving Suggestions
- Sprinkle with sea salt or drizzle extra chocolate.
- Roll in crushed nuts or cocoa powder for texture.
- Serve chilled for a firmer bite or slightly softened for creaminess.
🧊 Storage & Tips
- Keep refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen up to 2 months.
- Use quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with extra maple syrup or stevia.
Healthy Pumpkin Truffles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, almond flour, maple syrup, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Roll mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and chill for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip each truffle in chocolate, place on parchment, and chill again until set.
- Store in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Use quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
Adjust sweetness with extra maple syrup or stevia.
❓ FAQs
Can I use oat flour instead of almond flour?
Yes, but texture will be slightly softer.
Can I skip the chocolate coating?
Yes, they’re delicious rolled in cinnamon sugar too.
Are they dairy-free?
Yes, if you use dairy-free chocolate.
Can I make them protein-packed?
Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder and 1 tbsp nut butter.
📖 Recipe Card
Healthy Pumpkin Truffles
Prep Time: 15 mins | Chill Time: 20 mins | Servings: 12 truffles
Ingredients: Pumpkin puree, almond flour, maple syrup, spices, dark chocolate, coconut oil.
Instructions: Mix pumpkin filling, roll into balls, chill, coat in chocolate, chill again.
🎃 Conclusion
These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are everything you love about pumpkin spice — cozy, creamy, and perfectly sweet — without the guilt. Each bite tastes indulgent but is packed with good-for-you ingredients. Perfect for fall gatherings, dessert boards, or mid-afternoon snacks, they’re as easy to make as they are to love. Make a batch, chill, and share — or don’t. 👉 Treat yourself to a little pumpkin bliss today!