These Low Calorie Jalapeño Poppers are just 27 calories each and are low carb, low sugar and have over 2g of protein each.
And yes, that is real bacon in the recipe. I have a low calorie trick I like to do with bacon and I’ll share it with you in the ingredients section below.
No matter if you want mild, medium or super spicy jalapeño poppers, I have you covered! I’ll show you how to make them just as hot as you like them.
Low Calorie Jalapeño Poppers
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Ingredients in Healthy Jalapeño Poppers
I know what you’re thinking… How on earth can bacon topped jalapeño poppers be healthy?
The trick here is using just one slice of bacon for the entire batch, but chopping it very finely. This way you get all the flavor without all the calories.
You can also skip the bacon, this will save you 5 calories per jalapeño popper!
Shopping List for Skinny Jalapeño Poppers:
- Large jalapeños
- Garlic powder
- Panko bread crumbs
- Low fat cream cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Green onion
How to Make Healthy Jalapeño Poppers
The trick to controlling the spiciness is all in how you prep the jalapeños. Removing all the seeds and ribs will take out the heat and make them mild.
How to Make Spicy, Medium and Mild Jalapeño Poppers:
- Mild – remove all the seeds and ribs (the white parts in the middle of the jalapenos)
- Medium – remove all the seeds and 1/2 of the ribs
- Hot – remove all the seeds but leave the ribs in the jalapenos
- 5 Alarm Fire – leave the seeds and ribs, but be ready for super spicy!
How to Make Skinny Jalapeño Poppers:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic powder and bread crumbs. Mix together and set aside.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Adding to a baking sheet as you work.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the cream cheese into each of the empty jalapeño boats.
- Top with the breadcrumb mixture, then the cheese and finally the bacon.
- Bake with the cut side up for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Move to a serving plate, top with green onions, and serve hot.
Low Calorie Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
These healthy jalapeño poppers are great appetizers, here are some more low calorie appetizers I think you’ll love.
More Low Calorie Appetizers:
Low Calorie Jalapeño Poppers (27 Calories)
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Paring Knife
Ingredients
- 5 large jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 5 tablespoons low fat cream cheese
- ⅛ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 slice bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 green onion chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic powder and bread crumbs. Mix together and set aside.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Adding to a baking sheet as you work.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the cream cheese into each of the empty jalapeño boats.
- Top with the breadcrumb mixture, then the cheese and finally the bacon.
- Bake with the cut side up for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Move to a serving plate, top with green onions, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Jalapeño Poppers
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