Saturday, May 3, 2025

What tastes good and is a natural source of power? Plant protein! Food scientist, Karen, returns with a protein-packed session! Join us as we explore the tasty world of functional plant proteins and create (and eat) delicious treats along the way!

Time

Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT

Materials and Preparation

• 1 cup almond flour (or whole almonds blended finely beforehand) or substitute no-bake flour such as rice, coconut, or oat flour (be sure to check that it is a no-bake flour!)
• ⅔ cup nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter – sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative)
• ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or other seeds of your choice
• ⅓ cup and 1 cup measuring cups
• ½ tsp, 1 tsp, and 1 tbsp measuring spoons
• 1 large mixing bowl
• A spatula or a wooden spoon to mix with
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Optional Add-ins:

• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• 1 tbsp dried cranberries
• 1 tbsp chopped nuts
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips
• One small cup/bowl if using chia or flax seeds
• Small silicon molds for treats