Snack boards aren’t just for cheese and crackers! This playful Pumpkin Peanut Butter Board turns a creamy fall dip into a fun treat, complete with crisp apple and pear slices, crunchy graham crackers and plenty of swoops for swiping.

Sliced apples, pears, and graham crackers are arranged around a creamy pumpkin dip on a wooden Pumpkin Peanut Butter Board, with a teal cloth nearby and apple pieces scattered on a gray surface.

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I’m always looking for easy ways to make fruit more enticing, and pairing it with peanut butter is one of my favorite tricks. Pumpkin brings a boost of fiber and beta-carotene, along with a gorgeous golden-orange hue and velvety texture. A drizzle of maple syrup and a dash of pumpkin pie spice tie everything together with just the right amount of cozy sweetness.

In my family, anything served on a board immediately draws a crowd. I’ll barely finish arranging the final apple slice before hands start reaching in from every direction! This autumn version is especially fun for football Sundays, Halloween gatherings or Thanksgiving festivities. You can assemble it in minutes, scale it up for a hungry crew and replenish the dippers as they disappear.

I’ve had so much fun giving hummus the board treatment in my Mediterranean Hummus Board and Football Hummus Board, so I thought: Why should savory spreads get all the attention? This sweet seasonal spin is every bit as crowd-friendly—and it may be even more fun to decorate.

For the prettiest presentation, alternate the apples, pears and graham crackers around the perimeter rather than grouping each dipper separately. A sprinkle of cinnamon or a scattering of roasted pumpkin seeds would also make a lovely finishing touch. Then set out a few small spreading knives and let everyone dig in!

And if you’re still feeling pumpkin-y, whip up my Pumpkin Banana Pudding next!

Sliced apples, pears, and graham crackers are arranged around a creamy pumpkin dip on a wooden Pumpkin Peanut Butter Board, with a teal cloth nearby and apple pieces scattered on a gray surface.
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Board

It stars my savory Pumpkin Peanut Butter surrounded by all sorts of delicious dippers. Spread the love!
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • ½ cup 100% canned pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Optional dippers: apple and pear slices and graham crackers

Instructions
 

  • Mix peanut butter with pumpkin puree in a bowl until well combined. Add maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and kosher salt and mix until slightly thickened and well blended. (Makes about 1¼ cups.)
  • Smooth spread over the center of a cutting board using a rubber spatula, flat knife or spoon, making decorative waves. Scatter sturdy slices of fruit (I love apple and pear slices), along with graham cracker squares around the perimeter.

Notes

Nutrition information is based on 6 servings of the pumpkin peanut butter spread and does not include dippers because it’s tough to know what each person will select. ½  apple or pear will add 45 calories; 1 graham cracker square adds 30 calories.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 180Carbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gTotal Fat: 11g— Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 8g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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