Pumpkin Chocolate Treats: 1 Easy Fall Recipe
These healthy homemade pumpkin chocolate treats are no-bake butter cups filled with creamy pumpkin puree and coated in silky dark chocolate. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and freezer-friendly, making them a perfect fall indulgence that feels both festive and nourishing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 butter cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit syrup
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for melting)
- Optional Toppings: Flaky sea salt, Cacao nibs, Crushed nuts
Instructions
- Make Filling: Mix pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt until smooth. If too soft, add 1 tbsp almond or coconut flour to thicken.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate with coconut oil in microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Layer: Spoon 1 tsp melted chocolate into each mold cavity and spread slightly up sides. Freeze 5 minutes to set.
- Fill: Add 1–2 tsp pumpkin filling to each base, flatten lightly.
- Top: Cover with another layer of melted chocolate. Smooth tops and tap mold to release air bubbles.
- Set: Freeze 30 minutes or until firm. Pop from molds and enjoy, or store for later.
Notes
- Diet-Friendly: Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan if using maple syrup, paleo-friendly, and refined sugar-free with monk fruit or allulose.
- Variations: Add chopped pecans, cacao nibs, espresso powder, or protein powder to filling. Try tahini or cashew butter for a twist.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw slightly before eating.
- Serving Ideas: Pair with Pumpkin Chai Latte, gift in jars or parchment-wrapped packs, or serve on dessert boards for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 butter cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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