<![CDATA[Adolescent girls are vulnerable to anemia due to increased iron requirements during growth. If untreated, this condition may impair concentration, immunity, and productivity. This study aimed to develop a healthy snack in the form of steamed sponge cake made from red bean flour with date substitution to prevent anemia in adolescent girls. This experimental study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five formulations and involved 25 female adolescents aged 12–14 as panelists. Data were collected through organoleptic testing and nutritional analysis using ANOVA and One-Sample T-Test. Results showed that formulation F2 (120 g wheat flour, 45 g red bean flour, 30 g dates) was most preferred and contained 6.7 mg of iron per 100 g. Consuming 100 g of F2 cake could fulfill 89.3% of the daily iron requirement. Conclusion: Red bean flour steamed cake with dates has the potential to be a nutritious and acceptable functional snack for adolescent girls. Further research is recommended to replicate nutrient analysis and consider large-scale production as a nutritional intervention for anemia prevention.]]>
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