Yo, whats up! Welcome to all my TEENS to Wellness Wednesday here at the Exchange!

Come home from school hungry as a hippo then you eat mom and dad out of house and home ( AKA the entire fridge ends up in your stomach plus you leave a hurricane behind you) . Today we are going to talk about HEALTHY snacks, easy and fast to make and the best part is they wont leave your parents yelling at you to ” do your dishes”

1. Apple and nut butter sandwiches

Nut butter and apple is a delicious and filling combo. Have your teen spread their favorite nut butter between sliced apple rounds for a fiber- and protein-rich snack.

You can roll the edges in hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds or chopped nuts for extra crunch.

2. Cashew, almond, cherry, and dark chocolate trail mix

Trail mix is an easy, super healthy snack. You or your teen can mix creamy cashews, crunchy almonds, and chewy dried cherries with dark chocolate chips for an irresistible combination.

Notably, these ingredients are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that teens need for optimal health.

3. Hummus jars

Hummus is a filling dip made from chickpeas. It’s packed with fiber, magnesium, folate,  healthy fats, and protein.

Layer the bottom of a Mason jar with a few scoops of hummus, then fill the jar with sliced veggies like carrots, cucumber, celery, and zucchini for a nourishing snack.

4. Mozzarella and cherry tomato skewers

Although teens have an increased need for calcium to support their growing bodies, inadequate teen calcium intake is a common issue, especially among teenage girls.

Skewers of whole milk mozzarella balls and juicy tomatoes are not only loaded with calcium but also healthy fats, protein, and lycopene — a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes that’s associated with numerous health benefits

5. Apple and almond butter overnight oats

Overnight oats are prepped ahead of time so your teen can eat them right away. You can make snack-sized portions by using small 4-ounce (118-mL) Mason jars.

My recipe is easy to prepare and combines nutritious ingredients like apples, almond butter, oats, and yogurt.

6. Chocolate no-bake energy bites

Chocolatey snacks are a teen favorite.

Unlike most chocolate treats, these chocolate no-bake energy bites are packed with healthy ingredients like oats, dates, cashews, and almond flour to keep your teen energized between meals.

Since all you TEENS are about the ” LIKES” these days, Click on the like button by your favorite snack idea… Then I will DROP the recipe ( homemade and delicious and usually * cough* plant based)