Description
A wholesome and easy 3-ingredient pumpkin chocolate candy made with real food—dates, pumpkin seeds, and melted chocolate. This no-bake treat is perfect for healthy snacking, quick desserts, and kid-friendly energy bites.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (130g) pumpkin seeds
1 cup (175g) pitted dates
4.4 oz (125g) chocolate
Instructions
- Sprout the seeds: Begin by soaking 1 cup of pumpkin seeds in water for at least 1 hour—or for best results, overnight—to activate their natural crunch and nutrients.
- Rinse and drain: Once soaked, give the seeds a good rinse and allow them to drain completely.
- Blend with dates: Place the rinsed seeds and pitted dates into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is sticky and textured, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything combines evenly.
- Prepare the base: Line an 8″ dish or pan with parchment or greaseproof paper. Press the pumpkin‑date mixture evenly into the base—use your fingers to smooth it out into a level layer.
- Melt the chocolate: Gently melt 4.4 oz (125 g) of your favorite chocolate (dark, milk, or even vegan) using a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave.
- Finish and set: Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture, tilting the dish gently to spread it evenly to the edges.
- Chill and slice: Refrigerate until the chocolate sets completely. Once firm, slice into bars or squares.
- Refrigeration: Keep your pumpkin chocolate candy stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
Store in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.
For longer storage, freeze and thaw before serving.
Add extra dates if the mixture is dry or more seeds if it’s too sticky.
Use dark, milk, or vegan chocolate to suit your preference
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 2g