Teenagers are quite difficult to please and it may be a tough task to serve them those food items which they will relish and enjoy. In the teenage years, some teens might be inclined and obsessed with eating unhealthy and junk food while some might be too sensitive about what they eat and would want to eat only healthy snacks and other foods. But it is advisable that all teenagers are given healthy food which also tastes wonderful. Here are some healthy snack recipes for teenagers:
Hard boiled eggs with an apple
This snack tops the list of the healthy snacks which are ideal for teenagers. This snack item is suitable for those teenagers who are trying to gain muscle and also for those who wish to lose some extra pounds. This dish has also got a lot of proteins which shall make it even healthier for both teenage boys and teenage girls. This snack is also quite fiber rich because of the apples.
String cheese with a few almonds
Since calcium is one of the most important nutrients for teenagers, this snack item is quite good for them. This snack provides them with a lot of calcium for bone growth and almonds add some good fat into their bodies. Also almonds provide the right amount of magnesium and fiber content.
Peanut butter with an apple
Peanut butter with an apple is one of the most nutrient rich snacks as it packs the perfect mix of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. You can add nuts like cashews and almonds to this snack to make it even healthier and crunchier.
Popcorn with dried fruits and nuts
This is a pretty filling snack which though is light on protein, has got a lot of good fat and provides the energy needed by teenagers in their growing years. It is also a very good pre exercise snack due to the amount of energy it provides.
Low fat yogurt mixed with berries, cottage cheese
This is another healthy snack food which is packed with a lot of calcium. If you wish to increase the protein intake through this snack, you can replace the low fat yogurt with Greek yogurt. The berries are present for the flavor they provide to the dish. Moreover the berries are also full of antioxidants.
Baked corn chips with bean dip
The bean dip contains tomatoes, avocados and black eyed peas and hence is quite healthy and tasty to eat.
