Pumpkin Protein Truffles
High protein, vegan, gluten free, heart-healthy, high fiber
Healthy Truffles…sound too good to be true, right? But trust me, these truffles not only taste amazing, but they also provide long-lasting energy with the perfect blend of protein, healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants. I love making recipes that taste sinfully good but contain nothing but plant-based goodness.
Pumpkin Protein Truffles
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2019-2022
Ingredients
2/3 cup pumpkin, canned or fresh baked
2/3 cup nut butter
2/3 cup protein powder
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
large crystal salt
Makes 24 truffles
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Instructions
1. Using a food processor or and blender, add pumpkin, nut butter, protein powder, maple syrup and salt. Pulse until well blended.
2. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then roll mixture into 2-tablespoon-sized balls with your hands, pressing firmly to shape. Repeat with remaining mixture for about 24 truffles. Move truffle balls to the freezer for 30 minutes.
3. Chocolate: Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute at a time. Remove, stir to combine into a glossy, smooth chocolate coating.
4. Remove balls from freezer. Using a toothpick inserted into each ball, dip them into melted chocolate. Place chocolate covered truffles onto parchment paper. Sprinkle large crystal salt on tops before chocolate sets.
5. Store in freezer for up to 2 months or refrigerate for up to one week.
Photos by Brian Byllesby
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