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Recipes for Teens

  • Baked Chicken Fajitas

    This fast, easy dinner recipe is great for people trying to lose weight — or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Bean and Corn Salsa

    This low-calorie vegetarian salsa makes a great after-school snack.

  • Breakfast on the Go

    Use these breakfast planning ideas to select healthy foods that satisfy your taste buds and get you on your way fast.

  • Gingerbread Muffins

    Muffins make a great "grab-and-go" breakfast. You can bake these the night before or keep the batter in the fridge for 2 or 3 days and bake up smaller batches each morning.

  • Hearty Swiss Cereal

    This easy recipe makes a nice change from oatmeal or cold cereal. It's filling and good for vegetarians and people trying to lose weight -- or anyone trying to eat healthy.

  • Homemade Chicken Soup

    Chicken soup can be high in salt, but this "from scratch" recipe allows you to control the amount of salt (and fat) in your soup. Plus, it's easy to make!

  • Kale and White Bean Soup

    This tasty soup is high in nutrients and low in calories. It's great for people trying to lose weight — or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

    This smoothie makes a satisfying snack for people trying to lose weight, vegetarians, babysitters looking for kid-friendly ideas -- or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Quesadillas

    This recipe is especially for teens who must avoid foods that contain gluten, a type of protein found in many foods.

  • Recipes for Teens With Celiac Disease

    These recipes are especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet. Kids who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.

  • Bacon Cheeseburger

    Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

  • Bacon Mushroom Chicken

    This creamy chicken dish has a wonderful taste of bacon and garlic.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    This meal is easy to make. Add extra sour cream for even more calories.

  • Broccoli Salad

    This recipe is a wonderful way to add vegetables to your plate and tastes even better the next day! You can easily cut this recipe in half.

  • Cheesecake Squares

    You can make this yummy dessert now and freeze the leftovers to eat later.

  • Coleslaw

    You'll never want coleslaw any other way after trying this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

    This high-calorie, high-protein meal is quick and easy to make.

  • Dirt Pudding

    This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

  • Italian Burgers

    Try this yummy grilled burger, which offers lots of flavor, calories, and protein.

  • Macaroni and Cheese

    This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

  • Mighty Milk

    This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who need to consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional needs.

  • Milkshake

    This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

  • PB and J French Toast

    This twist on the traditional breakfast favorite is easy to make and a great way to start the day.

  • Powerful Oatmeal

    This warm, hearty breakfast comes together in minutes.

  • Sausage Meatballs

    This is a great appetizer or snack.

  • Shepherd's Pie

    This dish is packed with calories and can be served as a meal or with vegetables.

  • Southern-Style Beef Pie

    This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    Smoothies are a great way to add extra calories and protein to your diet.

  • Tex-Mex Sausage and Scrambled Eggs

    This breakfast is packed with calories and protein to provide a significant amount of energy.

  • Yummy Chicken

    This dish is loaded with calories and fat, so make sure you take your enzymes if pancreatic insufficient.

  • About Recipes for Teens With Diabetes

    A diabetes educator and dietitian chose these recipes, but they're not just for people with diabetes. Almost anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks can enjoy them.

  • Club Wrap

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Orange Spritzer

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Peanut Butter & Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Southwestern Popcorn

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Strawberry Graham Dip

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Tomato Basil Pizza

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • Vegetable Skillet Frittata

    This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.

  • About Recipes for Teens With Lactose Intolerance

    These recipes are especially for teens with lactose intolerance. Teens with lactose intolerance often need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Chicken With Beans and Rice

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Curry Chicken

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Mexican Chicken and Rice

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Spicy Rice

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Spinach Salad

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Baked Chicken Fajitas

    This fast, easy dinner recipe is great for people trying to lose weight — or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Bean and Corn Salsa

    This low-calorie vegetarian salsa makes a great after-school snack.

  • Hearty Swiss Cereal

    This easy recipe makes a nice change from oatmeal or cold cereal. It's filling and good for vegetarians and people trying to lose weight -- or anyone trying to eat healthy.

  • Homemade Chicken Soup

    Chicken soup can be high in salt, but this "from scratch" recipe allows you to control the amount of salt (and fat) in your soup. Plus, it's easy to make!

  • Kale and White Bean Soup

    This tasty soup is high in nutrients and low in calories. It's great for people trying to lose weight — or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Mediterranean Pasta Soup

    This recipe can be made as either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian soup. It's a great option for people trying to lose weight.

  • Quesadillas

    This vegetarian recipe makes a good weekend lunch for the entire family or a party snack to share with a group. It's suitable for teens who are trying to lose weight.

  • Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

    This smoothie makes a satisfying snack for people trying to lose weight, vegetarians, babysitters looking for kid-friendly ideas -- or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Bean and Corn Salsa

    This low-calorie vegetarian salsa makes a great after-school snack.

  • Gingerbread Muffins

    Muffins make a great "grab-and-go" breakfast. You can bake these the night before or keep the batter in the fridge for 2 or 3 days and bake up smaller batches each morning.

  • Hearty Swiss Cereal

    This easy recipe makes a nice change from oatmeal or cold cereal. It's filling and good for vegetarians and people trying to lose weight -- or anyone trying to eat healthy.

  • Kale and White Bean Soup

    This tasty soup is high in nutrients and low in calories. It's great for people trying to lose weight — or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

  • Mediterranean Pasta Soup

    This recipe can be made as either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian soup. It's a great option for people trying to lose weight.

  • Spicy Rice

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Spinach Salad

    This recipe is especially for teens with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

  • Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

    This smoothie makes a satisfying snack for people trying to lose weight, vegetarians, babysitters looking for kid-friendly ideas -- or anyone who wants to eat healthy.

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