Peanut butter just put on its coziest fall sweater! This creamy Pumpkin Peanut Butter Spread blends rich, nutty peanut butter with canned pumpkin purée…plus a touch of warm spice and maple syrup. It takes about five minutes to make, requires no cooking and tastes fabulous on toast, apple slices, oatmeal, pancakes—or, let’s be honest, straight from the spoon.

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This recipe’s a hit!

Delish! Made it with the maple syrup. Will be making this….a lot!! Thank you Joy!

Pam
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I’m forever opening a can of pumpkin purée for one recipe, only to discover a lonely scoop hiding in the fridge a few days later. This spread is my favorite kind of kitchen rescue. It’s quick and practical, and it gives everyday peanut butter an irresistible autumn upgrade…plus a nutrition boost! As a dietitian, I love that pumpkin brings fiber, beta carotene, and potassium… while peanut butter adds plant-based protein and heart-healthy fats. The pumpkin flavor is gentle and mellow, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (your choice!) adds cozy fall flair.

If you have extra pumpkin purée—or simply want to divvy up a can in a few tasty ways—try my Pumpkin Banana Pudding, Pumpkin Pudding,Healthy Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Bread Bites, Pumpkin Turkey Chili or adorable Pumpkin Pie Shots.

A white bowl on a wooden board contains pumpkin puree, brown liquid, spices, and salt—plus a swirl of creamy Pumpkin Peanut Butter—ready to be mixed. A green cloth is partially visible nearby.
A white bowl filled with orange pumpkin peanut butter cookie dough and a spoon, placed on a wooden cutting board, with a teal cloth nearby.
A white bowl of creamy Pumpkin Peanut Butter dip is surrounded by apple slices, pear slices, and rectangular graham crackers on a wooden board. Some apple pieces and cracker crumbs are scattered nearby.
Sliced apples, pears, and graham crackers are my go-to dippers!

A few spread-worthy ideas!

Swirl it into warm oatmeal, tuck it into a PB&J with my Blueberry Chia Jam, stir it through yogurt or spread it on crisp apples and pears. You can also sandwich it between graham crackers and dunk the whole thing in melted chocolate for a pumpkin-spiced spin on my Chocolate Peanut Butter Snap Bars. OMG, that’s a good one! 

Serving a crowd? Turn this yummy Pumpkin PB spread into a centerpiece with my festive Pumpkin Peanut Butter Board and let everyone dip, dunk and devour!

A hand dips a slice of apple into a bowl of Pumpkin Peanut Butter spread, surrounded by apple slices, pear slices, and graham crackers on a wooden board.

Try my Pumpkin Spice Latte!

A bowl of pumpkin peanut butter dip sits on a wooden board surrounded by apple slices, pear slices, and graham crackers. Some crumbs and a blue napkin are visible nearby.
(4.86 stars) 7 ratings

Pumpkin Peanut Butter

Step up your peanut butter game by adding a beloved seasonal ingredient: pumpkin.
Yield: 8 servings (makes ½ cup)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, brown sugar or honey*
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend or ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, add the peanut butter and pumpkin puree and stir until well blended without any lumps or streaks.
  • Mix in sweetener of choice, salt and seasoning. Stir until smooth and spreadable.
  • Stash leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for three to five days.

Notes

*You can use a zero-calorie sweetener too.
• You can swap the peanut butter with any other creamy nut butter to accommodate allergies (sunflower butter, soy nut butter, cashew, almond, and so on)
• This spread has a subtle pumpkin flavor—it’s gentle and mellow, almost like an afterthought. The pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) helps to elevate the cozy fall flavor. And don’t skip the salt as it pops the taste on your tongue. (NOTE: If using fine table salt, add only a pinch because my ingredients call for coarse kosher salt).
• The spread is super delicious without the added sweetener, but if you’re looking for a more indulgent spread (yes, please!), a little bit of sweetener takes this to the next level. I prefer maple syrup and brown sugar instead of honey, but I know that’s a personal preference. You can also add your favorite zero-calorie sweetener if you’re looking for a sweeter experience without the added sugar and carbs.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 tablespoonCalories: 60Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 3g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 70mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 2g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!