12 Healthy And Tasty Snacks For Teens

Getting the fridge is probably the first thing your team does when they get home from school while snacking is an excellent way to fill up any nutrient gaps eating the wrong foods can add unwanted calories and leave them asking for more.

Teens can be finicky eaters who more often than not go for snacks that are loaded with unhealthy carbs fats and sugars finding healthy snacks which they'll actually like isn't always the easiest thing to do but it's not as difficult as you think you just need a few delicious easy alternatives.

In today'sarticle will tell you the healthiest nutritious recipe snacks for Hungry teens from whole grain pancakes, breakfast, kale chips Smokey, food, smoothie, veggie nachos, banana muffins, to char grilled fruit skewers and more. Read till the end to learn about all of them.

1- Granola parfait this healthy snack contains nuts oats yogurt and berries all of which are very good for your team heat the oven to 300° Fahrenheit coat a baking sheet with cooking spray in a medium sized Bowl combine cherries maple syrup almonds cinnamon and salt stir until the ingredients are well combined spread the oats mixture on the baking dish and bake for 35 minutes remove and let it cool completely nail place 1/4 cup granola in the bottom of the serving glass or Bowl top with 1/4 cup berries and three tablespoons of yogurt repeat the layering and serve what's your favorite yogurt flavor tell us quickly and below in the comments section.

2- Grilled apple and cheese sandwich this one is a nutritionally balanced tasty and quick snack for teens apply one teaspoon of honey mustard on bread slices now we're 1/4 cup of grated cheese for apple slices and another heaped tablespoon of cheese topped with a slice of bread and sprinkle cooking spray on it he a nonstick grilling pan or Skillet over medium heat place the sandwich upside down at the top slice with nonstick cooking spray press the sandwich with a spatula cook for two to three minutes until golden brown flipping cook for another 3 minutes repeat the same method for other sandwiches served immediately.

3- Healthy popcorn granola this crispy surprising popcorn granola is chock full of nuts seeds dried fruit and whole grains preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit in a large mixing bowl combine popcorn oats coconut almonds and pumpkin seeds toss to combine in a small microwave safe Bowl warm butter until melted add maple syrup and vanilla and whisk with the fork in till combined for the butter mixture over the popcorn and stir until the dry ingredients are well coated spread the granola onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes Stir It Up and then bake for five minutes more transfer granola back into the large mixing bowl and stir and raisins enjoy it warm or let it cool completely before storing.

4- Organic dark chocolate trail mix energy bites dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants and it's good for the heart this healthy snack will keep your teens appetite under control as well in a microwave melt dark chocolate chips for about 20 seconds make sure not to over keep them or they will burn on a piece of wax paper make chocolate circles with a spoon it should be about the size of a quarter now take a healthy trail mix and place it on top of the Chocolate Drops press them down into the chocolate lightly let the chocolate bites dry for about 40 to 60 minutes you can place them in the fridge for faster results.

5- Whole grain pancakes this is a healthy alternative to Sugar loaded unhealthy pancakes and your teen will love it makes 2 cups whole wheat pancake mix 2 cups of fat-free milk half a cup of fresh blueberries blackberries chopped strawberries have a teaspoon of cinnamon and half a cup egg together leave the better to sit for a few minutes heat a nonstick skillet and coat it with cooking spray pour a dollop of batter and swirl to make a 4-inch diameter cook for a few minutes on both sides pancake must have turned a bit hard by now top it with syrup and serve.

6- Tofu and vegetable stir-fry this is where the healthiest snacks for teens and contains veggies and Tofu for Olive and sesame oil in a walk-in heat on high flame now add carrots and broccoli in stir fry for about 4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender remove the carrots and broccoli and leave it aside now add bell peppers and asparagus to the walk inside take for 3 minutes add carrots and broccoli back in finally add tofu soy sauce salt pepper and sauteed for 3 minutes.

7- Kale chips who is among the most nutrient-dense Foods on the planet it is loaded with antioxidants vitamins and minerals preheat the oven to 300° Fahrenheit cut the inner ribs from the kale leaves and discard tear the leaves into a uniform size wash the leaves thoroughly and dry with a paper towel now put them in a ziplock bag and add olive oil to it please the bag so that the oil is evenly distributed make sure all the leaves in the bag curly coated with oil sprinkle vinegar on the kale leaves reseal the bag and shake the bag again now take the leaves from the bag and place them on the baking sheet Rose believes in the oven for 35 minutes or until the leaves are seasoned with salt and pepper and serve.

8- Banana muffins this is a muffin made with healthy ingredients whole grain flour oats carrots walnuts yogurt eggs canola oil and dates preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit line non-stick mini muffin pans with paper liners in a large bowl mix the mashed banana oil sugar eggs and vanilla until well combined at the flower ground flax baking soda and salt and stir until just combined spoon the batter into the pan top of the sprinkle of mini chocolate chips dehydrated banana chips and peanut butter bake for about 20 to 21 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes clean cool completely in store in an airtight container for up to two days fries for up to three months you'll be surprised to hear that even bananas peels have a wide range of uses.

now back to snacks for teens that are healthy and tasty 

9- Nutty chicken satay strips protein is crucial for busy teens and can be particularly important for those that play sports to help repair muscles and build strength this snack contains chicken and peanut butter. Which are protein powerhouses heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit line a baking tray with non-stick paper mix 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter with one finely grated garlic clove one teaspoon curry powder a few shakes with soy sauce and two tablespoons of lime juice in a Balsam nut Butters are thicker than others so if necessary add a dash of boiling water to get a coating consistency add to skinless chicken breast fillets cut into strips and mix well arranged on the baking sheet spaced apart and bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked but still juicy eat warm with cucumber cut into fingers alternatively leave to cool and keep in the fridge for up to two days.

10- Smokey veggie nachos this Mexican inspired dish provides fully fiber and vitamin C along with plenty of flavor heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit cut soft corn tortillas into 8 to 10 triangles and spread over two large baking sheets drizzle with rapeseed oil and sprinkle over some pepper Rica Big 4 7-8 minutes until crisp and leave to cool now heat the grill to high Grill Peppers skin side up for 7 to 10 minutes until chart since I peel off and discard the skin slice into strips and toss with the beans and parsley how to make salsa combined onions tomatoes avocados coriander and garlic pile the nachos onto a large plate top with Bean mix salsa yogurt and jalapeno and sprinkle over some paprika to serve.

11- Tuna protein pot this protein-packed snack of tuna green beans and hard boiled eggs delivers 30 grams of protein per serving it is perfect for your teen to tuck into after playing sports or participating in intense exercise save time on busy days by making it ahead you can store in the fridge for up to two days boil a large egg for a 10 minutes depending on if you want a soft or hard yolk at the same time steam green beans for 6 minutes until tender cool the egg and beans under running water then carefully Shelton Court of the egg leave to cool tip the beans into a large packed lunch pot top with tomato tuna and quartered egg and a spoon of French dressing seal until ready to eat.

12- Chargrilled fruit skewers preheat barbecue plate on medium heat kills lice and cut a mango with a big Cube now it's red pineapple strawberries banana and mango alternatively on the skewers BBQ the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes turning every 30 seconds please the skier on a plate and drizzle passion fruit pulp on it serve with yogurt well these are some great snacks for teenagers there are snacks for adults as well which apart from being healthy can help them sleep better.