Best Plant-Based Milk Competition
- Age: 12-18
- Science | Math | Nutrition | Home Economics | Health
- Lesson Plan
Plant-based milk alternatives like soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, and oat milk are increasingly popular across Europe. People prefer milk alternatives for their coffee or breakfast for many reasons. They might have a lactose intolerance. Or they could be motivated by taste, animal welfare concerns, or perceived environmental benefits. But how do plant-based alternatives compare to traditional dairy drinks? How exactly are they produced, and what does that mean for their nutritional content?
Students (or student teams) will try to design their own plant-based milk alternative, including a calculation of its rough nutrient content and price. Students can then compare their product with the nutrient content of dairy milk and discuss the differences.
This lesson can be further extended by an optional team competition, in which the students will try to bring their milk design to market and get support from investors!
