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Healthy yet indulgent Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles on a plate with some on a countertop beside it.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

A low-point Weight Watchers dessert perfect for fall.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
Servings: 30

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of pumpkin puree 240 g
  • 1 ½ cups of oat flour 150 g
  • 4 packets of Splenda or any sugar-free sweetener of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ cup of dark chocolate bitter, sugar-free, grated (180 g)
  • 1 tablespoon of corn soybean, or canola oil (5 ml)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pumpkin Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, oat flour, Splenda, and cinnamon. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. The mixture should become thick and dough-like, making it easy to form into small balls later on. If it feels too sticky, you can add a bit more oat flour (start with an additional tablespoon) until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Shape the Truffles: Once your filling mixture is ready, use a small spoon or a cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion between your palms to form small balls about the size of a walnut. This should make about 20 truffles. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the truffles firm up and makes them easier to coat with chocolate.
  • Melt the Chocolate: In the meantime, prepare the chocolate coating. Place the grated dark chocolate and 1 teaspoon of oil in a heatproof bowl. The oil helps the chocolate melt smoothly and gives it a glossy finish.
  • Double boiler method: Set the bowl over a saucepan with gently simmering water (make sure the water doesn't touch the bowl). Stir the chocolate constantly until it's completely melted and smooth.
  • Microwave method: You can also melt the chocolate in the microwave, but make sure to do it in short 15-20 second bursts, stirring between each one to avoid burning the chocolate.
  • Dip the Truffles in Chocolate: Once your truffles have chilled and the chocolate is melted, take the truffles out of the refrigerator. Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating it entirely. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Toppings: If you want to add toppings like chopped nuts or sea salt, sprinkle them on while the chocolate is still wet.
  • Chill the Truffles: After all the truffles are coated in chocolate, place them back in the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set. Once the chocolate has hardened, your Pumpkin Truffles are ready to serve!
  • Serve and Store: Enjoy these truffles right away, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage—just thaw them for a few minutes before enjoying.

Notes

2 WW Points per truffle. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 20g | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.2g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 2.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 6.8mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg