Gingerbread Truffles

on October 12, 2010
in I Love Pumpkin!

I might have peaked when I created Pancake Truffles.  Who knows if I’ll ever dream up anything else as delicious?

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I’ve made one variation of the original recipe, Strawberry Pancake Truffles, but the classic version was still my favorite.

 

Here’s another new twist!

 

Gingerbread Truffles

 

Ingredients (for 3 truffles or 1 serving):

  • 1/2 cup raw oatmeal
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat pancake mix
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon
  • Heavy pinch cloves
  • Heavy pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/8 cup almond milk
  • 4.5 inches of banana (cut into three 1.5 inch pieces)
  • Powdered sugar for decoration

 

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine first eight ingredients in small bowl.
  • Separate mix into three piles.
  • Take one segment of banana and coat in the pancake mix.  It will be kind of sticky and wet, but that’s fine.
  • Form ball around the banana segment.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with other banana segments.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Remove, plate, and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

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The original recipe is still the best.  🙂

 

Get Your Carve On!

 

I am happy to announce the Great Blogger Pumpkin Carving Contest, hosted by the lovely Carly.

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Carly thought it would be fun to create a virtual carving contest for bloggers + readers .  There’s awesome prizes and bragging rights at stake!  Head over to her blog to learn more – a photograph of your entry is due October 30.

 

Holly and I are going to be the judges.  I’m excited to see what everyone comes up with!  I tend to just crack open my pumpkins for the goodies INSIDE (mmm, pumpkin seeds!).  This is the best I can do, usually:

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Meghann and I carved these in 2008!  I distinctly remember almost cutting off my hand.

 

Have a GREAT day!

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  • Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg October 12, 2010, 8:13 am

    Ha! How fun! I always get super ambitious with my pumpkins– once, I tried to carve a raccoon crawling out of a pumpkin ON our pumpkin. Yeah…it didn’t really turn out. Oops.

  • Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun October 12, 2010, 8:16 am

    I think those gingerbread ones sound more amazing!

    And what a fun little contest. My family and I are carving pumpkins next weekend. Maybe I’ll participate just for the fun…since I know my artistic capabilities would rival yours. 😉

  • mindy @ just a one girl revolution. October 12, 2010, 8:19 am

    Your pumpkins are masterpieces compared to what I can manage to do! I always have great ideas in my head…the execution never looks quite the same, though.

  • Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday October 12, 2010, 8:20 am

    Did you leave out ginger in the recipe when you typed it up, or was there no ginger in the truffles?

    • Caitlin October 12, 2010, 8:21 am

      no ginger

  • Heather @ Side of Sneakers October 12, 2010, 8:23 am

    This is just what I needed to convince me to carve a pumpkin this year. 🙂 The seeds never taste as good when I bake them myself though…

  • Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine October 12, 2010, 8:24 am

    I’ve yet to try those truffles, but I always want to reach into the screen and grab them when you make them. Definitely a creative idea!!

    After cutting the tops off of five pumpkins this weekend, I’ve decided I will never have the guts to really carve one. Big sharp knives freak me out!

    • Carly (Swim, Run, Om) October 12, 2010, 10:45 am

      Painted pumpkins can also be entered. I’m with you on scary knives!

  • Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) October 12, 2010, 8:25 am

    Those truffles sound perfect for october! yum =)

    I love your pumpkins too

  • Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman October 12, 2010, 8:25 am

    That’s such a great idea. I always wanted to be one of those people who could carve an intricate spider web into a pumpkin’s face. I usually ended up with two warped holes and a jagged smile.

  • Freya October 12, 2010, 8:26 am

    Gosh those truffles look so luxurious!
    I love your carved pumpkins – I so wish I had some knife skill..as it is, i cut my fingers just slicing up parsnips, so i dread to think what would happen if i were let loose on a pumpkin :s

  • Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen October 12, 2010, 8:28 am

    WOW…now all I want is gingerbread. 🙂

  • Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) October 12, 2010, 8:30 am

    OOOO yeah gingerbread! YUM! The pumpkin carving is a highlight of our fall! We go a little crazy with them!

  • Tabitha (From Single to Married) October 12, 2010, 8:35 am

    What a fantastic idea – I totally want to make these!

  • Estela @ Weekly Bite October 12, 2010, 8:39 am

    Can’t wait to see the pumpkins 🙂

    Oh, and your breakfast looks like heaven!

  • Wei-Wei October 12, 2010, 8:41 am

    I just love pancake truffles. They are like the epitome of your genius… until you come up with something even better 😀

  • Jamie @ Food in Real Life October 12, 2010, 8:41 am

    Those truffles are really cute- I’m assuming you need to eat them right away though? I’m already starting to think about pumpkin carving, i might just have to enter that competition!

    • Caitlin October 12, 2010, 11:44 am

      I’ve never frozen them but some people have and said it worked.

  • eatmovelove October 12, 2010, 8:45 am

    Wow, they look amazing. And the recipe looks healthy! And simple ingredients. Maybe a must-try…

  • Food & Other Things October 12, 2010, 8:55 am

    I want to try these I love anything gingerbread!!

  • Amanda (Eating Up) October 12, 2010, 8:55 am

    How fun! I love this idea 🙂

  • Paige (Running Around Normal) October 12, 2010, 8:55 am

    I love the idea of the pumpkin carving contest!! I haven’t carved one since 2007! But the husband and I already talked about carving some this year:)

  • megan @ whatmegansmaking October 12, 2010, 8:57 am

    I’m terrible at pumpkin carving. No artistic (or cutting) ability whatsoever. Sounds like fun though. And I agree it’s all about the pumpkin seeds

  • Holly @ couchpotatoathlete October 12, 2010, 8:58 am

    We’re going to be the best judges 🙂

    I would definitely have those gingerbread truffles swimming in a maple syrup bath!

  • Stacey October 12, 2010, 9:16 am

    I hate pumpkin carving with a passion. Last year my boyfriend and I thought it would be fun to pumpkin carve and make really awesome pictures on the pumpkins..he picked a castle!! It took hours and hours and I was ready to slam my pumpkin against the wall lol

    • Caitlin October 12, 2010, 11:45 am

      hahahah!

  • Meg October 12, 2010, 9:19 am

    Oh my gosh these look amazing! You’re a genius 🙂 and hooray for pumpkin carving!!!

  • Kelly October 12, 2010, 9:23 am

    Hahaha pumpkin carving always seems so fun, and then you start and realize how damn hard and frustrating it is. I still want to do it this year though!

  • Rachel October 12, 2010, 9:25 am

    What a great idea! I’ll have to go back and check out the original recipe but these sound like a great healthy treat.

  • Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) October 12, 2010, 9:26 am

    Must. Make. Pancake Truffles. Those look amazing!

  • Jenn @ LiveWellFitNow October 12, 2010, 9:27 am

    Gingerbread truffles, I heart thee! And I will be united with you tomorrow morning. 🙂

    Pumpkin carving is the ultimate October thing to do. It’s a must in my book. Even though I always butcher the poor face.

  • Camille October 12, 2010, 9:46 am

    Haha, love it!
    Can I submit my pumpkin from last year? It was so freaking epic! I don’t know if I can duplicate it…

    • Caitlin October 12, 2010, 11:45 am

      I’m not sure – ask Carl!

  • Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) October 12, 2010, 9:46 am

    A few times the hubby and I have gotten together with a group of friends for a carving competition … there are some really talented pumpkin carvers out there!!! I lost every time 🙂

  • Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) October 12, 2010, 9:58 am

    aw, I love pumpkin carving, but I’m not quite talented enough to win a contest 🙂

  • sarah k. @ the pajama chef October 12, 2010, 10:02 am

    looks yummy 🙂

  • Orla October 12, 2010, 10:04 am

    I chopped up one of the pumpkins I grew at the weekend but I made the most amazing soup instead of carving it up. It was too hard to get all of the pulp out without chopping it!

    Saying that I purchased a very orange and perfectly pumpkin shaped pumpkin so that I can carve. I think I will get the neighbours kids in to help!!! they are very creative in that regard! You should see their house already!!! decked out for hallowe’en already!

  • Natalia - a side of simple October 12, 2010, 10:15 am

    Your pancake truffles are probably one of the best things ever. Definitely my favorite recipe of yours! Thanks for reminding me of them 🙂

  • Ashley October 12, 2010, 10:17 am

    My friends and I are carving pumpkins this weekend! I’m so excited, although mine will definitly not be winning any competitions!

  • Amber K October 12, 2010, 10:33 am

    I’m much better at decorating pumpkins. Stickers and Sharpies are all that’s needed! 😉

  • Julia October 12, 2010, 10:42 am

    Those truffles sound delicious!!!!

    Do you have any suggestions to make them without using a pancake mix?

    • Caitlin October 12, 2010, 11:46 am

      People have used wheat flour + baking soda and said it worked 🙂

  • Carly (Swim, Run, Om) October 12, 2010, 10:46 am

    No offense, but gingerbread belongs solely in cookies and lattes. 😉

  • Chelsea at Striking Balance October 12, 2010, 11:17 am

    I love carving pumpkins, but I have NO creativity or skill when it comes to carving them. I really need to try your pancake truffles, they look so decadent. Perfect weekend breakfast, I’d say!

  • claire October 12, 2010, 11:32 am

    I can’t believe that I still haven’t made these pancake truffles…so good I am sure! I don’ think I will be entering this pumpkin contest considering I haven’t carved on in years and I have a feeling it won’t be soo great. ha.

  • Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat October 12, 2010, 11:39 am

    I also love carving pumpkins, but I always have to trace a design on a pumpkin to get it to come out right. At least it’s a fun activity to do!

  • Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat October 12, 2010, 12:10 pm

    The truffles are so cute! love the banana bits inside them. I also like carving pumpkins but haven’t done it in a while – maybe it will be a good activity for my roomie and i this year!

  • Megan (Braise The Roof) October 12, 2010, 12:17 pm

    Haha I’m totally awful at carving pumpkins, too! (Unless I cheat and use a template) Sounds like a fun contest, though!

  • Marina October 12, 2010, 12:25 pm

    truffles look great, I can’t wait to make some, probably this weekend..
    I love carving pumpkins, although halloween isn’t a holiday over here. it’s just so much fun!

  • Lauren October 12, 2010, 12:36 pm

    These are such a fantastic idea! 🙂

  • Jemma @ Celery ad Cupcakes October 12, 2010, 1:15 pm

    Those truffles look delicious and I’m loving the pumpkin carving!

  • Jemma @ Celery ad Cupcakes October 12, 2010, 1:15 pm

    Those truffles look delicious and I’m loving the pumpkin carving!

  • Kjirsten- Balanced Healhty Life October 12, 2010, 1:40 pm

    The truffles sound amazing! I love the idea of a pumpkin carving contest!

  • Clare @ Fitting It All In October 12, 2010, 2:53 pm

    I literally JUST emailed some girlfriends to see if they wanted to carve pumpkins…now I have a reason!!

    My mom always advocated pumpkin PAINTING to avoid the mess and knives…they are cute, but not the same!

  • Mary @ Bites and Bliss October 12, 2010, 4:27 pm

    Oh those looks so delicious!! Much healthier than actual truffles, too of course 🙂 Yum!

  • Ellen@FirednFabulous October 12, 2010, 5:43 pm

    Holy yum balls, those look so good! Love the banana in the middle. Awesome carving skills, btw 😉

  • carlee October 12, 2010, 6:00 pm

    Those look unreal! I totally am going to make those asap!
    I love having a blog and sharing tasty recipes! That are healthy? Thats my kind of food.

  • Lou October 12, 2010, 6:37 pm

    The pumpkin carving contest sounds fun. My artistic capability only allows me do the simplest carving. I am really looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

  • Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin October 12, 2010, 7:33 pm

    I’m terrible at carving pumpkins – I always end up hacking them to bits! 😛 It’ll be fun to see all the entries though!

  • Kate D October 12, 2010, 7:57 pm

    I haven’t carved a pumpkin in a very long time (since middle school maybe)!

    Why don’t your pumpkins look hollow? did you scoop out the middle before you carved?

    • Caitlin October 12, 2010, 8:26 pm

      yes!

      • Kate D October 12, 2010, 11:56 pm

        My Bad!

        Looking at the photo closer I can see they are carved!

        Silly flash.

  • Amanda - Small Home Big Start October 13, 2010, 2:54 pm

    These look sooo good! I’ll have to try them for breakfast this week!

  • Kelsi October 14, 2010, 7:33 am

    Gingerbread pancake truffles? These sound amazing! They are now officially saved in my recipe file and begging to be whipped up. Thanks for sharing.

  • Katie October 17, 2010, 11:34 pm

    Um – YUM! Those look delish…I want to try these soon!

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