This week's nutrition lesson focused on fiber. When activating prior knowledge, most kids knew that fiber "makes you poop" and "fills you up." Sometimes, a kid's explanation of things, is far superior to the wordier versions from adults. After completing a picture sort of fiber-less and fiber-filled foods, we began the fun part: putting together our own delicious, no-bake treats. Students were given several choices of protein and fiber rich ingredients to form into "energy balls".
Here is a list of our chosen ingredients:
- Low-fat, chunky peanut butter
- Oatmeal
- Chia seeds
- Protein powder (chocolate whey)
- Almond slivers
- Honey
- Flax
- Raisins
- Mini chocolate chips (I know these don't fit into the nutrient-rich category, but they made the process even more exciting for the students and were used in moderation)
Students went through the line of ingredients, adding 1-2 teaspoons of their desired items into a bowl. After they made their selections, they formed the ingredients into 2-3 balls. This works best if you are able to put the formed balls into the fridge for 20-30 minutes and allow them to firm up.
*Note: you must include a binding ingredient such as peanut butter or honey. The balls won't form without them.
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