Science Challenge

Get involved in our November Science Challenge - Plant-Based Brownie.

November Science Challenge - Plant-Based Brownie

Resources:

• 3 large ripe bananas
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups almond butter, crunchy, oil slightly drained
• optional – ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare a 8 x 8 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray or rubbing coconut oil around the sides and bottom so the brownies do not stick
3. In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
4. Add the almond butter and mix until smooth.
5. Add the cocoa powder and optional cinnamon and blend until no visible cocoa powder is seen.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and slightly dark on the top.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing. 

Please send a photo on Class Dojo to your teacher. All entries will receive a sticker.

The Science

Meat production is responsible for around 14% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Choose a day to go plant-based and discover how delicious cutting carbon can be! By switching from a meat-based diet to a plant-based diet, for just one day, you can reduce your emissions by nearly 3kg CO2e.

Science of the Month: Cut Your carbon

Choose one of the following topics to investigate/discuss:

1. What does ‘carbon footprint’ mean?
2. Can you make a vegan/plant-based snack? Share the recipe with your teacher.
3. How can you cut your carbon footprint?

You can also download our Science Challenge as a PDF.

• Science Challenge November 2024 (PDF)