Servings: 4 (2 pepper halves per serving)
WW Points: 2 Points per Serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
These Sweet Mini Bell Pepper Pizza Poppers are everything you love about pizza in a bite-sized, low-point snack. Sweet mini peppers replace the crust, while fat-free mozzarella, pizza sauce, and turkey pepperoni create a cheesy, satisfying topping that’s perfect for lunch, snacks, or game day.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- ⅛ cup (2 tablespoons) pizza sauce (no sugar added if possible)
- ¼ cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 slices turkey pepperoni, cut into smaller pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
Slice each mini bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. If needed, trim a small sliver from the back so they sit flat.
Step 2 – Assemble
Spread about ½ teaspoon of pizza sauce inside each pepper half.
Sprinkle the fat-free mozzarella evenly over the peppers.
Top with pieces of turkey pepperoni.
If using olive oil, lightly brush or drizzle it over the peppers.
Finish with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Step 3 – Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the peppers are slightly tender and the cheese is fully melted.
For lightly browned cheese, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
Step 4 – Serve
Allow the pizza poppers to cool for a minute before serving.
Enjoy while the cheese is hot and melty.
WW Points Breakdown
| Ingredient | Points |
|---|---|
| Mini bell peppers | 0 |
| Fat-free mozzarella (¼ cup) | 1 |
| Pizza sauce (2 tbsp) | 0 |
| Turkey pepperoni (5 slices) | 1 |
| Olive oil (optional, 1 tsp) | 1 |
Without olive oil:
Total Recipe: 2 WW Points
Per Serving (4 servings): ~½ Point (WW rounds to 1 point depending on your plan.)
If eating the entire recipe: 2 WW Points
With olive oil: Add 1 point to the total recipe.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~55
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fat: 1.5g
- Fiber: 1g
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Microwaving works but the peppers will be softer.
Tips
- Use mini turkey pepperoni if available for easier assembly.
- Don’t overload the peppers with sauce—a little goes a long way.
- Add sliced mushrooms, diced onions, or black olives for extra pizza flavor with minimal additional points.
- Serve with a side of marinara or fat-free ranch for dipping if your WW points budget allows.
