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High-Protein Dip (Dairy Free)

Updated: Apr 14, 2026 · Published: Mar 16, 2026 by Danika Vanderpyl · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I'm always trying to find savoury snack ideas to serve my family. We love healthy muffins, but I'm trying to feed the family more veg too. This recipe has lots os red pepper and is so perfectly simple.

This delicious high-protein dip is easily made by roasting a red pepper at high heat and then blending it with hemp hearts (aka high protein without dairy) and other simple whole foods you should have in your kitchen.

It's earthy, vibrant, and perfect to add to your snack prep lineup for the week while you are baking some protein bars!

A hand dipping into orange colored protein dip with pitas and carrots beside the bowl.

What to eat with protein dip

Dip can be the perfect quick snack, or easily turn it into a packable lunch, or add it to a salad or rice bowl. Here are some ideas my family enjoys with dip.

  • Raw veggies like carrots, cucumber, celery, peppers, broccoli
  • Pita or sourdough bread, or bagels
  • Chips
  • Homemade protein crackers
  • Falafel

Ingredients

Labelled ingredient photo of a red pepper, hemp hearts, honey, water, and apple cider vinegar, and sea salt.

How to make red pepper protein dip with hemp hearts

A roasted red pepper cut in half and on a cookie sheet.

Step 1: Roast the red pepper at high heat until soft.

Red pepper in a blender container with hemp hearts honey, sea salt, and water.

Step 2: Place everything in the food processor or blender.

An orange colored red pepper dip in a blender container.

Step 3: Blend together for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides and blend again until creamy!

Red pepper protein dip in a bowl on a cutting board with carrots and pita bread.

After making this, I'm gonna encourage you to make my high-protein hummus, it's more of a classic but always a goodie. I have a recipe for homemade whole-wheat crackers - they taste like Wheat Thins but are made without all the preservatives - add that to your to make list too!

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A hand dipping into orange colored protein dip with pitas and carrots beside the bowl.

High-protein Dip (dairy free)

Danika Vanderpyl
This simple dip is made with whole-food ingredients; there is no protein powder or dairy in this recipe. It's made with a roasted red pepper and hemp hearts; perfect for dipping pita bread and veggies into.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings (2 cups)
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red pepper
  • ¾ cup hemp hearts
  • ¼-1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Roast the red pepper by cutting it in half and placing it on a cookie sheet to bake at 500 Farenhiet (260 C) for 10 minutes. It will become black in some spots.
  • Remove the stem and seeds from the pepper. Place the pepper, hemp hearts, ¼ cup water, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt in the blender. Blend for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides and blend one more minute until fully smooth. Add more water if it’s too thick. Keep in the fridge and eat within 5-7 days.

Notes

To eat as a sauce: If you want it to be a sauce instead of a dip, add more water. We like eating this with roasted vegetables and rice for dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(⅓ cup)Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 389mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Dairy Free, Dip, Red pepper
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Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N

I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.

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