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Mini Pumpkin Cocoa Maple Bites Recipe

These light pumpkin, cocoa and maple dessert bites are perfect when you just want something to curb your dessert craving!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 24 Bites
Calories: 45 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The Bites:
  • ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie mix
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted & slightly cooled
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
The Glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

The Bites:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a mini tart pan (holds 24) with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the maple syrup mixture to the flour mixture, and stir to combine. Do not over stir.
  5. Using about 1 teaspoon for each bite, evenly fill the tart cups with the batter.
  6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a bite comes out clean, 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly, then remove the bites from the pan and cool on a rack.
The Glaze:
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup and cinnamon. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of each bite with a light coating of the glaze. Top each bite with a few grains of sea salt. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 805IU (16%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Calories 45kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 805IU 16%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.