Try Joy Bauer’s Healthy Spin On The Viral Butter Board

Ingredients

• 2 cups Hummus (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (adds depth and color)
• ½ cup Canned Sliced Black Olives (drained)
• ¼ cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Chives (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Scallions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzling)
• 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into rounds)
• 1 large Bell Pepper (cut into strips; any color)
• ½ cup Baby Bell Peppers (halved)
• 1 cup Whole Grain Crackers (broken into bite‑size pieces)
• ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (smooth, no‑salt if possible)
• ½ cup Pumpkin Puree (100 % pure pumpkin, no added sugar)
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (for sweetness; can substitute honey or brown sugar)
• 1 medium Apple (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Pear (thinly sliced)
• ½ cup Graham Crackers (broken into shards)

Instructions

1. Prepare the board

   Lay the 19‑inch serving board on a clean countertop. Have all pre‑chopped toppings and crackers within arm’s reach.

   Time: PT2M

2. Spread the hummus

   Spoon the 2 cups of hummus onto the center of the board and use the back of the spoon to spread it into an even layer about ½‑inch thick.

   Time: PT3M

3. Add savory toppings

   Sprinkle smoked paprika over the hummus, then arrange sliced black olives, chopped red onion, chives, and scallions in small piles around the hummus.

   Time: PT5M

4. Drizzle olive oil

   Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of extra‑virgin olive oil in a thin stream over the hummus and toppings for shine and extra flavor.

   Time: PT1M

5. Arrange fresh vegetables and crackers

   Place cucumber rounds, bell‑pepper strips, baby bell‑pepper halves, and broken whole‑grain crackers around the board, filling any gaps.

   Time: PT5M

6. Make pumpkin‑peanut butter spread

   In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup pumpkin puree, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir until smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add sweet toppings

   Spoon the pumpkin‑peanut butter spread onto the opposite side of the board. Top with apple slices, pear slices, and broken graham‑cracker shards.

   Time: PT5M

8. Final presentation

   Place sturdy scoops or small ladles next to each section so guests can serve themselves without the spread drooping.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

9 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

7 g