Enjoy Vegan Jalapeño Poppers at home. First, fill the peppers, then bake them until crispy for a creamy, dairy-free snack.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 8–10 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
For the coating:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray.
- Next, prepare the jalapeños by slicing them in half and removing seeds.
- Then, mix the filling using vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- After that, fill each jalapeño half generously with the creamy mixture.
- Meanwhile, toss the breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Now, sprinkle the coating over the filled jalapeños.
- Finally, bake for 22–25 minutes until crispy and lightly golden.
Tips for Perfect Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
- For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes.
- Additionally, use almond-based cream cheese for extra richness.
- If desired, broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra crunch.
Variations
- Extra spicy: Add finely chopped jalapeño or chili flakes to the filling.
- Cheesy boost: Mix in vegan shredded cheese.
- Air fryer: Cook at 360°F for 10–12 minutes.
Benefits & Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 210
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
Moreover, jalapeños contain vitamin C and antioxidants.
As a result, this snack feels lighter than traditional poppers.
Additionally, it is completely dairy-free and cholesterol-free.
Kid-Friendly Version
- First, replace jalapeños with mini sweet peppers.
- Then, skip paprika for a milder taste.
- Next, use crushed crackers instead of breadcrumbs.
- Finally, serve with a dairy-free dipping sauce kids enjoy.
