40 Best Delicious and Healthy Snacks For Teens And Kids (7 of 7)

Mini Meals

If you are looking for mini meals ideas or something that keeps your teens full for long, then the recipes listed below can be a great fit. Not only are these recipes packed with essential nutrients, but they are also high in calories that are a good choice for substantial snacks.

Avocado and chicken salad

Combine rotisserie chicken and some avocado to prepare a filling meal that you can serve either with grain bread or crackers.

Veggie frittata

Protein-dense veggie frittata can be a good choice for a hearty snack and is super easy to prepare. The best part is you can easily customize it to include your teen’s favorite foods.

Banana and nut butter open-face sandwich

Just take a slice of whole-grain bread and spread some cashew, almond, or peanut butter, and add sliced pieces of banana for a hearty snack recipe. You can also add a few drops of honey to make it sweet.

Stuffed sweet potato

Sweet potato is truly a superfood as it is packed with provitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and protein.

You can get a small sweet potato and stuff some chicken, veggies, avocado, or beans to create a truly delicious meal.

Quinoa salad jar

If you have some cooked quinoa ready, you can add some cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and cucumbers to create a nice and hearty meal for your teen.

You can further add some grilled chicken, tofu, shrimp, or beans to increase the protein content and make it a filling recipe.

Charcuterie box

Add your teen’s favorite veggies, fruits, meats, and nuts in a bento box to prepare a filling mini meal for your teen.

Whole grain quesadilla

A whole-grain tortilla along with some roasted vegetables and some cheese can be a great quesadilla for your kid that not only is filling but also has all the essential macros.

The bottom line

Your teen’s diet should provide the proper nutrition required for them to grow and function optimally. You should add foods in your kid’s diet that are rich in nutrients and cover all the basic macros and micronutrients required for their good health. You can try out the recipes we’ve listed above or buy some of the readymade packages we’ve mentioned.