BAT WEEK OCTOBER 24 - 31, 2021
Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature
BAT WEEK IS AN ANNUAL, INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE ROLE OF BATS IN NATURE
Bat Week Cookbook
In 2018, we introduced the Celebrating Bats Cookbook that contained recipes inspired by bat-dependent foods.
Now our Bat Week partners from South America, Central America and North America have added to that recipe collection: click on the savory dishes or the sweet treats and drinks below and learn how each contains ingredients that are bat pollinated, bat-protected or find out how bats disperse the seeds of the plants used each recipe.
You may also learn about different cultures, or different bats. When you make these tasty treats, or create one of your own with bat-dependent ingredients, don’t forget to tell others what you’ve learned or post a photo to social media and share the message: people need BATS in their ecosystems to eat pests, pollinate plants and disperse seeds. Let’s celebrate bats together.
Savory Dishes
Avocado Sandwich (Aguacate)
A tasty sandwich of avocado and tomatoes topped with queso fresco (white cheese).
CORN SAUTEED WITH PULQUE
This flavorful snack combines two of Mexico’s staple crops -- corn and agave.
Bolivian Stove-Top Tamales
Variation of a traditional Andean dish with fresh cheese and spices for authentic flavor.
Turkey (or Tofu) Soup
Turkey or tofu, with fresh or frozen vegetables, create a quick and easy soup.
Desserts and Drinks
Agave Gelatin & Ice Cream (Nicuatole)
Slices of agave gelatin on ice cream make a colorful treat for bat-watching outings.
Candied Fruit (Dulce de Ciricote)
Candied fruits in Mexico are part of celebrations like Day of the Dead.
Dragon Fruit “Cure” (Curado de Pitaya)
Shots of dragon fruit liquor on ice are an adult drink with a splash of fun.
Horchata (Jícaro Horchata)
Popular Salvadoran drink made from spices and seeds including cacao and nuts.
Roasted Fig & Goat Cheese Tarts
Pre-packaged puff-pastry dough brings makes these tarts decadently delicious.
Candied Tree Cucumber
Technically both a fruit and a vegetable, this sweet treat is part of cultural traditions.
Granola Bars for Bat Week
Dates, nuts, oats, and fruit power up these no-bake bars for breakfast or snack time.
Manoomin (wild Rice) with sweets
This Native American (Ojibwa) dish combines manoomin (wild rice) with berries and nuts.
Avocado-Chocolate Pudding
Dark chocolate and nutrient-rich avocado join forces in this super creamy treat.
Guava Jelly (Jalea de Guayaba)
Sweet guava jelly on toast or crackers is a delicious Costa Rican favorite.
Strawberry and Chia Pudding
A simple but satisfying hearty twist on a nutritious breakfast—thanks to bats!
Tropical Bat-Assisted Smoothie
Let's toast to bats with a nutritious smoothie flavored with good things.