Cheese Stuffed Mini Pepper Protein Bites
A quick and easy high-protein snack that takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Cheese-stuffed mini peppers are perfect for a healthy, satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 stuffed peppers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice mini peppers in half and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each pepper half with the cheese mixture.
- Serve immediately or chill for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- Add chopped herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 stuffed peppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg