Snacks Materials not included: • • • • • • • • • •
Coloring supplies Paper Device with internet Paper plates Plastic bags Cups Blender Knife Cutting board Vegetables (e.g., cucumber, celery, carrot, pepper, broccoli)
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Dried fruit (e.g., papaya, cranberries, cherries, raisins) Grains (e.g., granola, cheerios, pretzels, popcorn) Nuts (e.g., peanuts, cashews, pistachios) Something sweet (e.g., mini chocolate chips, dried coconut, M&Ms) Frozen fruit (e.g., mango, banana, strawberry, peach, blueberry) Liquid (e.g., water, milk, juice)
Welcome: Let’s make the Girl Scout sign and say the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law together. Would anyone like to lead it? Introduction and icebreaker: Today we’re going to learn how to make delicious snacks! What is a snack that you make yourself at home? Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Jump into the world of snacks. Make a savory snack. Try a sweet snack. Snack for energy. Slurp a snack.
Activity 1: Meet a new fruit or vegetable. Supplies: Coloring supplies, paper, device with internet As a group, brainstorm a list of fruits and vegetables you enjoy. Have a Girl Scout or a leader write them down on a piece of paper so that the group can see. Have each Girl Scout pick one that they haven’t eaten or heard of before. Create a poster to introduce the fruit or vegetable with a picture and three facts. Ask your fellow Girl Scouts for help with the facts. If needed, use the internet to find a picture and more facts.