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Best Snacks for Teens

By Laura Fuentes Updated Nov 7, 2024

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If you have a teenager, you know that they are always super hungry after school or between meals!

This post lists amazing and healthy snacks that will keep your teen full and satisfied and are easy enough to make themselves!

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Snack Ideas for Teens

The snack ideas for teens below are easy recipes and snack boxes to enjoy at home. Some are simple to assemble and require no cooking while others might need baking.

If you want to buy the snacks, these are popular snacks for teens that are ready to go; and both can be added to your teen’s healthy lunch!

Here are some teen favs:

Cheese and Fruit Bistro Box
5 from 30 votes
Craft your own budget-friendly, customizable Starbucks-inspired box with Brie, fruits, and carrots, adding extras for a versatile, satisfying meal that exceeds the original.
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Chocolate Brownie No-Bake Energy Bites
5 from 29 votes
Quickly whip up these sugar-free, grain-free bites using a food processor for a healthy snack or lunch treat ideal for kids.
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peanut butter granola bars
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
4.97 from 29 votes
These easy, soft-textured bars made with wholesome ingredients can also include other add-ins and are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunch boxes.
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Pepperoni Pizza Egg Cups
5 from 25 votes
These high-protein, customizable mini quiches made with favorite pizza ingredients are perfect for kids' snack boxes.
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Charcuterie Lunchables
5 from 17 votes
Enjoy a savory assortment of simple ingredients or leftovers in this charcuterie lunchable, offering a balanced meal with diverse flavors for lunch boxes.
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banana chips in a yellow bowl
Homemade Baked Banana Chips
4.76 from 139 votes
Transform your bananas into chips and no need to wait for them to ripen!
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Banana Chocolate Chip Nut-Free Granola Bars Recipe
5 from 33 votes
These nut-free, gluten-free homemade bars are made with bananas and honey, providing a wholesome breakfast or snack option.
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Healthy Rainbow Snack Box
5 from 19 votes
Create a vibrant box filled with fresh, varied snacks that are ideal for snacking or can be customized for a delicious and filling bento box.
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Easy Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
5 from 19 votes
Enjoy a protein-packed blueberry yogurt parfait with Greek yogurt, berries, and granola, offering nutrition and convenience.
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Beef Jerky Snack Box
5 from 12 votes
Pack a balanced snack box with beef jerky, cheese, and fruit, easily customizable for added veggies, eggs, or anything else you love the most.
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Snack Bars in a tin lunchbox with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries on the side
Healthy Chocolate Chip Snack Bars
5 from 23 votes
Guilt-free, reduced-sugar bars made in minutes beat store-bought alternatives, providing a wholesome and convenient snack.
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Hummus and Carrots Bento
5 from 20 votes
Hummus and carrots bento is a fulfilling lunch, perfect for boosting your veggie intake and easily packed for a mess-free snack.
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Fruit Salad Cups
5 from 19 votes
These are perfect to add to your lunch bag or make them ahead, and they're ready to eat after school! Mix & match your favorite fruit.
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small bowl of curly apple chips, next to a few fresh apples
Easy Baked Apple Chips
4.96 from 25 votes
Make guilt-free, crispy apple chips with just two ingredients, perfect for snacks or lunch boxes using various types of apples.
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Protein Snack Box for Kids
5 from 15 votes
A wholesome box with beef (or turkey) jerky, cheese, and fruit providing 17.5 grams of protein, easily turned into a fulfilling lunch.
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healthy oatmeal raisin granola bars
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars
4.89 from 9 votes
No-bake, kid-approved oatmeal raisin granola bars made effortlessly with real ingredients, perfect for on-the-go or a nutritious lunch.
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a small snack container with turkey, veggies and snacks
Turkey Veggies Snack Pack for Teens
5 from 4 votes
This healthy turkey veggie snack pack for teens is vibrant, fun, and made with fresh, good-for-you ingredients!
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a lunch container filled with bell pepper nachos and topped with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and black olives.
Bell Pepper Nachos
5 from 8 votes
A low-carb, nutritious twist on classic nachos using bell peppers instead of chips, enticing kids to enjoy more veggies.
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cinnamon sugar pretzel bites
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Recipe
5 from 20 votes
Everything you love about the pretzel bites from the mall you can now enjoy at home!
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Baked Zucchini Chips
4.97 from 29 votes
Healthier than potato chips, these homemade zucchini chips are simple to make, lunchbox-friendly, and customizable with various seasonings.
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Mexican dip cups
7 Layer Mexican Dip Snack Cups
5 from 6 votes
Individual-sized portions filled with layers of fresh ingredients offer a satisfying, fresh snack or lunch option.
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homemade wheat thin crackers on a countertop
Homemade Wheat Thins
4.98 from 34 votes
Make crispy, healthier wheat thins at home using whole wheat flour and spices, beating the boxed version in taste.
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Chocolate Coconut Granola
4.83 from 29 votes
Make this crunchy, lightly sweet homemade granola with chocolate bits, offering gourmet quality and health benefits, perfect for topping yogurt.
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spinach balls
Easy Spinach Balls for the Lunchbox
5 from 47 votes
These kid-friendly Easy Spinach Balls are cheesy, savory bites packed with spinach – ideal for lunchboxes or as a healthy appetizer alongside marinara sauce!
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oatmeal raisin bites
No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Energy Balls
4.95 from 39 votes
Indulge in no-bake chewy energy bites resembling oatmeal raisin cookie dough, filled with the goodness of oats, coconut, and peanut butter.
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Picnic Bento Lunch Box
5 from 15 votes
Create a vibrant and nutritious Picnic Bento Box by combining fruit, veggies, and deli meat for a fresh, delightful lunch.
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Veggie Egg Bites Snack Box
5 from 12 votes
Enhance kids’ lunchboxes with nutritious Veggie Egg Bites! It’s a protein-packed, customizable meal using eggs and veggies like zucchini and carrots.
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Your teen will love these super simple snacks that will keep them full and energized!

by Laura Fuentes
onDecember 27, 2023

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My name is Laura Fuentes
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