This post: Healthy Summer Snacks for Teens
It’s summer break, which means our kids are home and, if your kids are anything like mine, they’re constantly raiding the fridge and pantry looking for something to eat.
“I’m not in the mood for that.”
“That’s gross, no.”
“That requires cooking and I don’t want to cook.”
“Moooom… that’s BORING.”
“There’s nothing good to eat in this house.”
That’s why I decided to round up a few healthy snack ideas they’d actually like. You know, that aren’t boring and they’d actually eat.
From healthy and easy grab-and-go snacks they can whip up themselves to tempting snacks that taste far more like a dessert, there are so many amazing healthy summer snacks for teens here – 50 in all! There’s something for everyone – even finicky, hard to please teens! Here are 50 healthy summer snacks for teens that are anything but boring!
50 Healthy Summer Snacks for Teens That Aren’t Boring
2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chip Bites
When it comes to healthy summer snacks for teens, this is one recipe you have to try! I just made these and they’re AMAZING! And, so incredibly simple! Just two ingredients – frozen bananas and mini chocolate chips. With teenagers in the house, these won’t stick around long! (But don’t take my word for it, this recipe has well over half a million shares on Pinterest!)
Find the recipe at The Baker Mama HERE
Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
You really can’t go wrong with this deliciously healthy fruit salad! With a touch of honey and lime, it makes this salad downright irresistible!
Find the recipe at Cooking Classy HERE
Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
An easy and scrumptious way for your teen (or you!) to start the day! This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie has only a handful of ingredients, whips up in minutes and it’s just as delicious as a not-so-healthy milkshake!
Find the recipe at The Suburban Soapbox HERE
Peach and Strawberry Bruschetta
Peach and Strawberry Bruschetta is the perfect snack or appetizer! It’s just so delicious with the perfect mix of sweet fruit and tangy vinegar – plus, it looks so darn pretty!
Find the recipe at The Cookie Rookie HERE
Frozen Yogurt Fruit Cups
These easy Frozen Yogurt Fruit Cups make the perfect frozen summer treat. They’re made with simple ingredients, they’re low in sugar and they take less than 10 minutes to make – the perfect grab-and-go snack! (This recipe has MORE than 120k shares on Pinterest!)
Find the recipe at Veggie World Recipes HERE
Watermelon, Strawberry, Kiwi Popsicles
These almost too pretty to eat popsicles take a bit of extra work to get all the beautiful layers, but they sure are pretty when they’re finished – AND deliciously healthy!
Find the recipe at Bigger Bolder Baking HERE
Baked Cucumber Chips with Salt & Vinegar
With WELL OVER 1 MILLION shares on Pinterest, there’s not a whole lot we can say about these Basked Cucumber Chips except that they’re absolutely delicious! Out of all the healthy summer snacks for teens we’ve listed, be sure to give this one a try!
Find the recipe Low Carb Yum HERE
Frozen Grapes
This simple idea puts a whole new spin on everyday grapes. Add a sprinkle of sugar before you freeze them to add a tad more sweetness! Simply wash grapes (any type of grapes will do), put them in a plastic bag, sprinkle with a little sugar to taste and freeze!
Source: Vegan Heaven
5-Ingredient Strawberry Salsa
This Strawberry Salsa looks like summer in a bowl! It’s super colorful and pretty, the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory and it comes together in just a few minutes.
Find the recipe at Gimme Some Oven HERE
3-Ingredient Everything Bagel Celery
With 13,000 shares on Pinterest, this recipe is definitely one to try! And, it’s so easy! Just three ingredients!
Find the recipe at Beyer Beware HERE
Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Well… the sugar cookie part might not be the healthiest thing in the world, but the fruit makes up for it! This tastes just as irresistibly good as it looks!
Find the recipe at Hungry Happenings HERE
Healthy Oat Blueberry Muffins
Got a teen who isn’t big into breakfast or is always looking for easy grab-and-go snacks when they’re running out the door? These Healthy Blueberry Muffins might be just what they’ll love!
Find the recipe at Well Plated HERE
Healthy Green Bean “Fries”
Skip the unhealthy fast food fries and try these instead! Simply toss green beans in olive oil, toss with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese, add your favorite spices. (we use salt, pepper, and garlic powder, but you can season them any way you like), and pop them in the oven!
Find the recipe at Fit Gir’s Diary HERE
Blueberry Yogurt Swirl Popsicles
Blueberries, honey and yogurt – that’s all you need to make these refreshing Blueberry Yogurt Swirl Popsicles!
Find the recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction HERE
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Cups
Three delicious flavors come together to make the most amazing summertime treat. Not only is it tasty, this snack is also pretty!
Find the recipe at Cooking for Keeps HERE
Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Bites
The beauty of this simple recipe is that you can use nearly any summertime fruit that suits your teen’s fancy. Just two ingredients and a few hours to freeze and your teen will be popping these all summer! (This recipe has MORE than 230k shares on Pinterest!)
Find the recipe at Live Eat Learn HERE
Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream
Calling all ice cream lovers! This 4-ingredient healthy version of chocolate ice cream will fill your teen up without filling them out. Add a few chocolate chips for a little added sweetness… because chocolate chips make everything taste better!
Find the recipe at Fit Foodie HERE
Apple Chips
Apple Chips are thinly sliced apples lightly sprinkled with cinnamon and then baked until they’re crisp. Unlike store-bought, this chip recipe doesn’t use any sugar and the chips are baked, not fried. Healthy snacking at its best!
Find the recipe at Well Plated HERE
Salted Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Slices
Say goodbye to potato chips, this healthy snack is a breeze to make and the combination of sweet and salty will surely satisfy your teen’s afternoon hunger pangs.
Get the recipe at Deliciously Yum HERE
Healthy Avocado Toast with Egg
My kids are slightly obsessed with avocado toast (and so am it)! It makes the perfect afternoon snack, breakfast, or dinner and the variation of toppings are endless! Plus, it’s so easy to make, your kids can whip these up in no time all by themselves (even if they are a little clueless in the kitchen).
Find the recipe at Gimme Delicious HERE
Greek Lemon Yogurt Bars
These Greek Lemon Yogurt Bars pack in enough buttery flavor, graham cracker crust kick and healthy protein to satisfy even the hungriest teen – and they’re only 130 calories a bar.
Find the recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction HERE
Easy Watermelon Sorbet
This easy Watermelon Sorbet makes the perfect refreshing treat, especially on a hot summer day!
Find the recipe at Thrifty Jinxy HERE
No-Bake Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits
Okay… if we’re being totally honest here, this delicious parfait could be a tad healthier, but they were just too amazing to pass up. Make them healthier by choosing no-fat/low-fat cream cheese!
Find the recipe at Valaya’s Taste of Home HERE
Easy 5- Ingredient Greek Feta Dip
This simple and totally delicious recipe has been a staple in my house for YEARS! My kids (and all their friends) love it! Give this one a try… you won’t be disappointed!
Find the recipe at The Girl Who Ate Everything HERE
4-Ingredient Healthy Fruit Dip
The beauty of this easy fruit dip is that you can make it as low-cal, low-fat, healthy as you like or you can liven up the flavor by skipping the healthier ingredient options. Either way, it’s the perfect dip to keep your kids eating fruit all summer!
Find the recipe at Hoosier Homemade HERE
Watermelon Sticks with Coconut Lime Dip
These easy Watermelon Sticks are such a fun and delicious snack that’s perfect for the summertime! They’re gluten-free, vegan, and take little to no time to make.
Get the recipe at Abby’s Kitchen HERE
Pineapple & Strawberry Swirl Popsicles
A creamy pineapple layer swirled with a fresh strawberry puree. Your kids are going to love these gluten-free, vegan, paleo summertime pops!
Find the recipe at One Lovely Life HERE
Keto Cheesy Garlic Bread
Got a teen who’s trying to skip the carbs? This easy Keto Cheesy Garlic Bread is a flour-free recipe that tastes as good as the real thing!
Find the recipe at Stylish Cravings HERE
Copy Cat Trader Joe’s Frozen Dark Chocolate Dipped Bananas
These Chocolate Dipped Bananas are super easy to make and they’re a healthy snack! The magic is in the coconut oil, which when melted with the chocolate, makes a coating that hardens instantly with the cold banana.
Find the recipe at The View From Great Island HERE
Baked Zucchini Fries with Parmesan and Garlic
Super crisp on the inside and tender on the inside, these garlicky Baked Zucchini Fries are an easy and healthy snack. And, they’re easy enough for your teen to whip up on their own.
Find the recipe at Yellow Bliss Road HERE
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Apple Bites
When you blend all these amazing flavors together with a juicy apple slice in the summertime, it just doesn’t get any better!
Find the recipe at The Comfort of Cooking HERE
Greek Salad Cucumber Bites
With all the taste of a Greek salad in one bite, these stuffed Greek Salad Cucumber Bites make a great snack or appetizer on a hot summer day.
Find the recipe at Divalicious Recipes HERE
Real Fruit Slushies
Keep your teens happy and hydrated this summer with these Real Fruit Slushies! They’re free of artificial flavors and dyes and sweetened with nothing but real fruit and a touch of honey.
Find the recipe at Super Healthy Kids HERE
Strawberry-Chocolate Yogurt Bark
Lightly sweetened yogurt with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips and then frozen makes such a great snack that your kids can break into chunks and eat – even on the go. And, it’s healthy! (Minus the chocolate chips, but hey… chocolate makes everything better!)
Find the recipe at Eating Well HERE
Best Ever Cowboy Caviar
Made with healthy ingredients including black beans, corn, red onion, sweet corn and Cilantro (plus, more!), this recipe comes together quickly and will be devoured just as quickly! A staple in my house!
Find the recipe Kitchen with My 3 Sons HERE
Raspberry Cheesecake Cups
These Rasberry Cheesecake Cups are vegan dairy-free and gluten-free, but don’t let that fool you. They’re packed with flavor and tons of healthy ingredients.
Find the recipe at Baking Journey HERE
Simple Roasted Edamame
A fun to eat and healthy snack, this edamame definitely won’t stick around long!
Find the recipe at Allrecipes HERE
Rainbow Ice Pops
Made with healthy layers of fresh pureed fruit, these refreshing Rainbow Ice Pops will keep your teen cool all summer long. They’re almost too pretty to eat!
Get the recipe from Craft Create Cook HERE
Non-Alcoholic Mojito Berry Salad
This Mojito Berry Salad tastes just like the refreshing cocktail. Filled with seasonal berries and fresh fruit, mint and fresh lime juice, this is one snack they’ll be asking for all summer long!
Find the recipe at Iowa Girl Eats HERE
Sundried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels
What is it about pinwheels? Nearly anything you put in a pinwheel always seems to taste better! You can get creative here with any ingredients you like, but don’t pass up these Sundried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels – they’re delish!
Find the recipe at Minimalist Baker HERE
Chocolate Frozen Bananas
What teen could possibly resist a refreshing frozen banana with such amazing toppings including chocolate, fruit, peanut butter, and more!
Find the recipe Yummy Mummy Kitchen HERE
Caprese Avocado Toast
If your kids haven’t tried Caprese Avocado Toast, they might be missing out. It makes such an easy and healthy snack and the flavors are delicious. Great for an anytime snack!
Find the recipe at Two Peas and Their Pod HERE
Pineapple Lemonade Pops
Despite the name, these colorful, refreshing pops don’t have any lemonade in them – just pineapple and lemon juice.
Find the recipe at Courtney’s Sweets HERE
Healthy Strawberry Crisp
This gluten-free, vegan Strawberry Crisp has a few more ingredients than some of the other summer snacks, but it’s well worth it!
Find the recipe at Erin Lives Whole HERE
Roasted Veggie Flatbread
Delicious as a snack, but hearty enough for a whole meal, this Roasted Veggie Flatbread piles on all the best Mediterranean summer veggies – all in one recipe.
Find the recipe at It’s a Vegan World Afterall HERE
Granola “Anytime” Cups
These vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, no-bake granola cups are the perfect grab-and-go snack for teens! Umm… no the chocolate isn’t “too” healthy, but it definitely makes these tasty treats irresistibly good!
Find this recipe at Ela Vegan HERE
Lemon Pie in a Jar
Low-cal, low-fat but still big on flavor, this Lemon Pie in a Jar won’t disappoint!
Find the recipe at Kimspired DIY HERE
Easy 7-Layer Greek Dip
This light cool dip is perfect for those hot summer days. Low in calories, so you can eat a ton of it without the guilt.
Find the recipe at Mainly Homemade HERE
Sweet Potato Fries
Addictive, homemade Sweet Potato fries are truly irresistible! Season with garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then bake in the oven or an air fryer until crispy. Perfect summertime snack!
Find the recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch HERE
Cereal Crunch Frozen Yogurt Bars
Healthy summer snacks for teens never have to be boring! These Cereal Crunch Frozen Yogurt Bars are living proof! The crunchy cereal factor paired with creamy peanut butter and tart frozen yogurt make this a tempting snack for any teen!
Find the recipe at Pick Up Limes HERE
