Pumpkin Energy Balls
These little energy balls are crunchy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth tender on the inside – featuring the warm aroma of pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla, and an orange-colored chocolate coating thanks to our PureRaw PhönixZauber.
A healthy treat that not only looks great but also provides plenty of nutrients.
Ingredients
For the balls
- 150 g ground almonds
- 70 g pumpkin puree (e.g., Hokkaido, cooked and pureed)
- 40 ml yacon syrup
- 40 g cacao butter, melted
- 2 tsp PureRaw PhönixZauber
- 1 tsp vanilla powder or seeds of one vanilla bean
- ½ tsp cinnamon
-
1 pinch sea salt
For the coating
- 40 g cacao butter
- 20 g coconut milk powder
- 1 tbsp yacon powder (or to taste)
-
2 tsp PureRaw PhönixZauber
Decoration
- cacao nibs (as little stems)
- melted chocolate (for eyes & mouth)
Preparation
- Prepare the pumpkin mixture: Combine all ingredients for the balls in a bowl until a moldable, slightly sticky dough forms. If it is too soft, add some more ground almonds; if too firm, add a teaspoon of pumpkin puree.
- Shape: Use your hands to form small balls, press them down slightly, and use a toothpick or small wooden skewer to impress small pumpkin grooves on top. Then place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Chocolate coating: Melt the cacao butter in a double boiler, stir in the coconut milk powder, yacon powder, and PhönixZauber until a smooth, creamy chocolate forms.
- Coating: Dip the chilled balls into the orange chocolate, let them drip off, and allow to set on parchment paper.
- Decorate: Use cacao nibs to add small pumpkin stems. Finally, draw eyes and mouths with melted chocolate – your cute mini pumpkins are ready!
Tip: The energy balls will keep for about 1 week in the fridge. Perfect as a healthy snack or a pretty Halloween gift!
