This Halloween snack board is perfect for Halloween! This snack board is not only easy to assemble but also adds a festive touch to any Halloween gathering or party. And you can make it with as few as 5 ingredients!
This Halloween snack board came to life and took off when the kids started to raid the fridge. It's the perfect Halloween dessert board!
Ingredients
There are several ingredients you can use for the base of this Halloween snack board. Choose 5 of these ingredients to use minimal ingredients and make it budget friendly.
- Pretzels: Pretzels are a great base for any snack board. Rods, sticks or twists are just fine to use. You can even use gluten free pretzels too.
- Fruits and vegetables: Festive for Halloween, every board needs some fun fruits and vegetables to balance out the carbs. Blueberries, tomatoes, olives, or grapes are fun festive foods to add to your board.
- Cheese: Always a favorite that pairs well with your fruits and vegetables, cheese is a fun addition to your board. Cut out cheese slices in the shapes of Halloween characters, or add some cheese cubes to your board.
- Popcorn: Popcorn is also a fun addition to your snack board. Caramel popcorn, plain popcorn or colored popcorn is fun to use on your board.
- Sweets: We took mini chocolate bars and broke and arranged them to look like a bat. You can even use cookies, candy or other fun festive treats.
- Nuts: Choose a variety of nuts such as almonds, cashews, or peanuts to provide protein and crunch to the snack board.
- Meats: You can also add some different meats. You can cut them into Halloween shapes or arrange them around the board.
- Crackers: Crackers are also a fun addition to a snack board. Choose from Halloween crackers or round, butter, or savory crackers.
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Arrange your ingredients in separate bowls or containers for easy assembly. You can also add small bowls of dips or spreads if desired, such as hummus or caramel sauce.
- Assemble Your Snack Board:
- Start by placing the ingredients on a large serving platter or cutting board.
- Fill the empty spaces on the board with remaining ingredients, creating a border around the bowls of ingredients.
- Add Decorative Touches (Optional):
- To enhance the Halloween theme, consider adding decorative elements such as plastic spiders, skeleton-shaped decorations, or Halloween-themed toothpicks for serving.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Place your Halloween snack board in a central location where guests can easily access it. Encourage everyone to help themselves to a variety of treats and enjoy the spooky spread!
Substitutions
There are a variety of substitutions you can make for this recipe to accommodate any food allergies, intolerances or preferences:
- Vegan: You can make this Halloween snack board vegan by using plant based cheese and meat.
- Dairy free: To make this recipe dairy free you can opt not to use the cheese, or use dairy free cheese instead!
- Gluten free: If you are making this recipe gluten free, use gluten free crackers and pretzels.
- Nut free: To make this a nut free board, make sure to omit the nuts.
Variations
We love this recipe because it's so versatile. Whether you are opening your pantry and refrigerator and just adding ingredients you have, or opting to purchase items, you can make this recipe truly unique to you!
Equipment
You can use a snack board or charcuterie board to arrange your snacks on. Since we have multiple food allergies at our house, we often opt to use mini charcuterie boards to keep foods separated.
FAQ
Absolutely! Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. You can also add additional items such as sliced fruit, crackers, or popcorn for more variety.
You can assemble the snack board up to a few hours in advance, but it's best to add any perishable items such as cheese or grapes shortly before serving to keep them fresh.
Yes! Simply choose vegan-friendly candies, omit the cheese, and ensure that all ingredients are plant-based and free from animal products.
While you can assemble the snack board in advance, it's best to avoid refrigerating it as some ingredients, like the pretzels, may become stale. Instead, cover the assembled board with plastic wrap and store it at room temperature until ready to serve.
Get creative with your presentation by arranging the ingredients in fun shapes or patterns. You can also include interactive elements such as DIY candy kabobs or build-your-own snack mix stations to keep kids entertained. We added candy googly eyes to our ghosts and bats.
Absolutely! Using Halloween-themed bowls, platters, or serving dishes can add an extra touch of festive flair to your snack board and enhance the overall presentation.
More Great Halloween Snack Board Ideas
We've got some fantastic ideas for other Halloween charcuterie board ideas. Let's look at some now:
We're so excited to see your Halloween snack board creations! Tag us on Instagram or Facebook at BurntApple! You can also add some of our Halloween cake truffles or monster eye cookies to your board!
creativejewishmom/sara
Wow, all amazing snack boards, yours included! great to "meet" you on craft schooling Sunday!
Jennifer Dynys
So creative! Thank you for sharing at Embracing Home and Family!
CalypsointheCountry
Your snack boards are so adorable! Your feature caught my eye over at Pieced Pastimes and I had to see the details. You are so creative!
Shelley
CalypsointheCountry
Your snack boards are so adorable! Your feature caught my eye over at Pieced Pastimes and I had to see the details. You are so creative!
Shelley
burntapple
Thank you!