Summer break is the perfect time for tweens to get creative in the kitchen—without relying on chips, candy, or sugary snacks. With fresh fruits, crunchy veggies, and simple ingredients, your tween can whip up delicious, healthy snacks that keep them energized all season long.
Here are easy, no-bake recipes that tweens can make (almost) entirely on their own—plus fun ways to stay active while enjoying them!
1. Frozen Yogurt Berry Bites
Perfect for: A cool, sweet treat that’s way healthier than ice cream.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
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½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
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1 tbsp honey (optional)
How to Make It:
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Mix yogurt and honey in a bowl.
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Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Press a few berries into each bite.
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Freeze for 2 hours—then enjoy!
Get Moving: Have a "berry hunt" bike ride to pick fresh berries at a local farm!
2. Rainbow Veggie Wraps
Perfect for: A crunchy, colorful lunch that’s fun to assemble.
Ingredients:
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Whole wheat tortillas
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Hummus or cream cheese
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Sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and spinach
How to Make It:
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Spread hummus on a tortilla.
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Layer veggies in rainbow order (red peppers, orange carrots, etc.).
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Roll it up tightly and slice into pinwheels.
Get Moving: Have a "wrap race"—who can chop veggies and roll the fastest?
3. Watermelon Pizza
Perfect for: A hydrating, fun snack that feels like dessert.
Ingredients:
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1 large slice of watermelon (½ inch thick)
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Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
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Sliced strawberries, kiwi, and granola
How to Make It:
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Cut watermelon into a round "pizza" slice.
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Spread yogurt on top like sauce.
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Add fruit "toppings" and sprinkle with granola.
Get Moving: Have a watermelon seed-spitting contest (outside, of course!).
4. Banana Sushi
Perfect for: A silly, sweet snack that’s packed with protein.
Ingredients:
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1 banana
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1 tbsp nut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
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1 tortilla or whole wheat bread
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Optional: chia seeds, mini chocolate chips
How to Make It:
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Spread nut butter on the tortilla.
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Place the banana at the edge and roll it up.
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Slice into "sushi" pieces and sprinkle with toppings.
Get Moving: Try a "sushi chef challenge"—who can roll the neatest banana sushi?
5. DIY Trail Mix
Perfect for: A grab-and-go snack for pool days or hikes.
Ingredients:
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1 cup popcorn (air-popped)
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¼ cup nuts (almonds, cashews)
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¼ cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins)
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2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
How to Make It:
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Mix everything in a bowl.
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Store in small bags for easy snacking.
Get Moving: Take your trail mix on a nature walk or scavenger hunt!
6. Apple "Cookies"
Perfect for: A crunchy, sweet snack that feels like dessert.
Ingredients:
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1 apple, sliced into rounds
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Nut butter
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Toppings: shredded coconut, raisins, granola
How to Make It:
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Spread nut butter on apple slices.
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Sprinkle with toppings.
Get Moving: Have an apple toss game (softly toss apples into a bowl—no bruising!).
Final Tip: Make It Fun!
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. Let your tween:
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Name their creations (like "Dragon Fruit Sushi" or "Unicorn Yogurt Bites").
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Pick one new fruit or veggie to try each week.
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Challenge a friend or sibling to a "healthy snack cook-off."
By making food fun and interactive, they’ll forget all about those chips!
Which recipe will your tween try first? Let us know in the comments! 🍉✨