Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Candies (Vegan + Grain-Free)
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Candies (Vegan + Grain-Free)
Thanks to our friend Rachel at RachlMansfield for sharing this sweet holiday recipe! These easy to make dark chocolate peanut butter pumpkin candies are made with plant-based, grain-free and gluten-free ingredients. Plus, they have extra protein in them!
Ingredients: (Servings: 9 candies)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter + 2 tablespoons for drizzling
- ¼ cup organic pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup ALOHA Plant-based Vanilla Protein Powder (add 2 more tablespoons coconut flour if you do not have protein but I highly recommend adding to add extra boost!)
- 2 tablespoons manuka honey or maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 5-6 ounces of dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if you’d prefer that!)
Directions:
- Line a baking sheet or cutting board with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ½ cup peanut butter, pumpkin puree, protein powder, honey, coconut flour and pumpkin pie spice until creamy and well combined (you can also use food processor but not necessary)
- Using your hands, form into 9 candies
- Melt dark chocolate over the stove or in microwave. Depending on the chocolate you use, you may need to add coconut oil to melt
- Cover each candy in chocolate then drizzle extra peanut butter on top and add to fridge to set for about 30 minutes
Note: Store in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for a couple of months!
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