Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 12-15 truffles
Elevate your snacking game with Pumpkin Seed Protein Truffles, a nut-free and nutrient-packed treat! 🎃✨ These rich, bite-sized truffles combine the earthy goodness of pumpkin seeds with a touch of sweetness, making them perfect for on-the-go energy, post-workout recovery, or a guilt-free dessert. 💪
Ingredients For Pumpkin Seed Protein Truffles
☑1 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
☑1/2 cup rolled oats
☑1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
☑2 tablespoons🥄 cocoa powder
☑2 tablespoons🥄 chia seeds or flaxseeds
☑1/4 teaspoon🥄 cinnamon
☑1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract
☑A pinch of sea salt
Optional Coatings:
☑Crushed pumpkin seeds
☑Cocoa powder
☑Shredded coconut
Cooking Steps For Pumpkin Seed Protein Truffles
- 🥧Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine pumpkin seeds, oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add honey and vanilla extract, and blend again until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
🥧Shape into Truffles
Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
🥧Add a Coating (Optional)
Roll the truffles in your choice of crushed pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut for added flavor and texture. - 🥧Chill and Set
Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
🥧Serve and Store
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.“Rich, chocolatey, and packed with pumpkin power! 🎃✨ Pumpkin Seed Protein Truffles are a delicious way to fuel your day. Ready to roll up some energy-packed goodness?”
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