I love bite size food that works hard. These stuffed mini peppers hit that sweet spot where crunch meets creamy and we get real fuel. They make high protein snacks that feel playful and bright. I mix a simple filling and we scoop and snack. No fuss. No mess. We keep the flavor big and the steps small. If you chase high protein recipes for busy days, this one fits right in. It reads as a high protein recipe that you can change with what you have. Add a spoon of Greek yogurt for extra body. Swap the cheese you like. The peppers stay crisp and the filling stays smooth. This tray helps you plan the day. Pack a box for work. Set a plate out before dinner so no one raids the pantry. I even pair a few with eggs for brunch when the house wakes up late. Friends ask for a snack before a high protein dinner and I slide this out. When we plan high protein meals for the week, these peppers come first. I write notes next to other ideas like high protein pancakes for Sunday and a high protein bread recipe for toast night. Simple food. Big smile.
Table of Contents
- 1 Key Takeaways
- 2 Easy Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
- 3 Ingredients for Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 4 How to Make Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 5 Tips for Making Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 6 Making Stuffed Mini Peppers Ahead of Time
- 7 Storing Leftover Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 8 Try these Snack next
- 9 Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 10 Nutrition
1 Key Takeaways
Linda here from Cook Daily Recipe at https://www.cookdailyrecipes.com. I reach for small peppers when I want crunch and color. I fill them with a creamy mix that brings steady energy.
This tray lands fast on the table. Ten minutes of prep fits a busy day. The bites work for school snacks and game night. They pack clean and hold shape.
I call them protein rich snacks in my notebook. The filling uses yogurt and light cheese. The taste stays bright. The texture stays smooth.
2 Easy Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
We make high protein snacks and we keep it fun. I say it twice here since the promise matters. High protein snacks that crunch and calm hunger. We bite and we smile. No mess. No stress.
I wash the peppers and set a small bowl for the mix. We mash soft cheese then fold in yogurt. The spoon moves quick. The scent lifts. The color pops.
This fits high protein recipes when time feels short. It reads like a high protein recipe that bends to your taste. Swap herbs. Change the cheese. I serve a few before a high protein dinner and add the rest to meal prep for high protein meals later in the week. On Sunday I even plan high protein pancakes and note a high protein bread recipe for toast night.
3 Ingredients for Stuffed Mini Peppers
Mini sweet peppers I use about eighteen halves so a dozen guests get a few crisp bites each time we pass the plate.
Light spreadable cheese Six wedges mash smooth and give body. The flavor stays mild so the seasoning can shine.
Nonfat Greek yogurt One cup turns the mix creamy and adds protein. I like the gentle tang here.
Fat free feta One ounce crumbles well. Small bits fold through the mix and add a salty pop.
Everything bagel seasoning A spoon wakes up each bite. I keep a little extra ready for a final sprinkle.
Chives or green onion Two spoons chopped fine add fresh lift. The color looks great against the cream.
Sea salt A small pinch keeps flavors clear and bright.
Black pepper A small pinch adds warm bite that lingers in a nice way.
4 How to Make Stuffed Mini Peppers
Step 1 Rinse the peppers. Slice lengthwise. Pull out seeds with a thumb swipe. Set the halves on a tray.
Step 2 Mash the spreadable cheese in a bowl until smooth. Spoon in the yogurt and stir until the mix looks glossy and even.
Step 3 Fold in feta seasoning chives salt and pepper. The mix should hold soft peaks so it sits well in the shells.
Step 4 Fill each pepper half with a spoon. Level the top with the back of the spoon. Add a light shake of seasoning.
Step 5 Serve now for extra crunch or chill ten minutes for a cool set. Either path brings clean bites and calm hunger.
5 Tips for Making Stuffed Mini Peppers
Use room temp cheese so it mashes fast. Cold cheese fights the spoon and turns lumpy. Warm it a few minutes on the counter.
Salt with a light hand then taste. The feta and the seasoning already bring punch. A small pinch goes far.
Call these protein packed snacks when you plan the spread. Add cooked chicken for a fuller tray. For heat add a touch of chili and a squeeze of lime. Small tweaks keep the recipe fresh each week.
6 Making Stuffed Mini Peppers Ahead of Time
I mix the filling in the morning and store it covered. The texture stays smooth for a day. Stir once before you fill.
Keep the pepper halves dry. Pat them after the rinse so the filling grips. Wet shells make the mix slide.
When trays stack for a party I call them high protein snacks on my menu card. Guests see the label and reach with zero guilt. The bites hold well on ice and travel in a small cooler.
7 Storing Leftover Stuffed Mini Peppers
Place leftovers in a box with a paper towel under the peppers. The towel catches moisture and keeps the shells crisp.
Eat within two days for the best snap. If the tops look damp blot once and serve. The flavor stays bright.
For lunch boxes I tag a corner as protein forward snacks so the kids know the plan. Pack fruit on the side and a small pack of nuts for balance.
8 Try these Snack next
9 Stuffed Mini Peppers
Stuffed Mini Peppers High Protein Snacks
Ingredients
- 18 mini sweet peppers halved and seeded
- 6 wedges light spreadable cheese such as Laughing Cow
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 ounce fat free feta crumbled
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning plus more to finish
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the mini peppers then slice lengthwise and pull out the seeds.
- Mash the spreadable cheese in a bowl until smooth then stir in Greek yogurt until creamy.
- Fold in feta everything bagel seasoning chives salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into each pepper half and level the top with the back of the spoon.
- Sprinkle a little extra seasoning and more chives.
- Serve right away for crisp bites or chill for ten minutes for a cool set.
10 Nutrition
Serving size three halves gives about seven grams protein and under one hundred calories. Sodium sits near two hundred milligrams. Fat stays low with light cheese and yogurt. Fiber comes from the pepper shells and lands near one gram per serving.
For more fuel pair with eggs at brunch or grilled chicken at dinner. The mix fits high protein recipes and plays well with salads. It also pairs with grain bowls for a quick meal.
Readers call these high protein snacks easy to track in a food app. The numbers stay steady and the bites feel fun. That balance keeps us full and happy.
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