[For Seniors] April Snack Activity: Ideas to Enjoy Spring with Homemade Sweets

Hojicha pudding

Only 5 ingredients! Super easy Hojicha pudding made in the microwave! #Hojicha #hojicha #pudding #sweets

Hojicha pudding you can make without a frying pan or oven.

Let’s whip up a simple and delicious dessert by just heating a mixed batter in the microwave! First, add milk, eggs, and sugar to a large bowl.

Next, mix hojicha powder with chocolate sauce and strain it through a tea strainer.

Finally, heat it in the microwave and then chill it in the refrigerator to finish.

Topping with chocolate sauce or whipped cream makes it feel even more like a professional dessert.

Why not try this sweet treat-making activity? It’s also great for recreational programs or events for seniors.

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Stick Banana Pie

Make sweets with an easy toaster recipe! Stick Banana Pie

Stick Banana Pies that let you enjoy the gentle sweetness of bananas and the crisp texture of puff pastry.

They’re safe and easy to make in about 15 minutes, so they’re also recommended for seniors who enjoy making sweets.

Cut thick slices of banana, brush egg yolk onto puff pastry sheets that have been quartered, then line up the banana pieces.

Bake in the oven, and once the surface turns a nice golden brown, they’re ready.

You can finish with a dusting of powdered sugar if you like.

Enjoy them warm for extra toastiness, or let them cool to highlight the banana’s sweetness.

A dessert that adds color to spring snacks while satisfying both heart and appetite.

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Fruits dessert mix (Furūche)

[House Foods] I tried making Fruiche (Strawberry) exactly as the recipe says! An easy dessert—just mix with milk. It even has strawberry pieces and was delicious!!

This is the classic, long-loved Fruche dessert.

It was apparently released in 1976, so it’s been cherished for over half a century.

The secret to how Fruche sets is the pectin inside it.

The calcium in milk makes the pectin gel into that jiggly texture.

Interestingly, it won’t set well if there’s too much or too little calcium.

Besides chilling it to eat, you can also freeze it in summer—it turns into a sherbet-like treat.

Definitely give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Pear Tarte Tatin

Skillet “Pear Tarte Tatin” — easy with canned pears and hotcake mix!

When you think of tarte Tatin, apple usually comes to mind, but you can make it with canned pears too—and with just one frying pan.

First, thinly slice the canned pears and arrange them in a frying pan that you’ve sprinkled with granulated sugar so they caramelize.

Then spoon batter made from pancake mix into the center and spread it out.

Bake for about 25 minutes, invert onto a plate, and it’s done.

You can make it with apples as well, so try different variations.

The spots where the sugar melts and browns become wonderfully toasty and delicious.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Matcha Tiramisu

Matcha Sweets! How to Make Matcha Tiramisu 🍵 Easy Homemade Dessert Recipe

Matcha tiramisu is a Japanese-style twist on the world-famous Italian dessert, tiramisu.

It’s an easy sweet you can make just by mixing the ingredients and chilling them.

First, add milk to matcha latte powder, then add torn pieces of castella sponge.

Next, put heavy cream and sugar in a bowl, and mix with a hand mixer while adding mascarpone cheese.

Layer the castella and mascarpone cream alternately, smooth the surface, and chill in the refrigerator.

Finally, sift matcha powder on top, and you’ll have a treat that beautifully blends Japanese and Western flavors.

Since it’s made with simple steps like mixing and tearing, it’s a project that older adults can enjoy safely as well.

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matcha parfait

✴︎How to Make a Matcha Parfait ✴︎ From Belgium #73

When it comes to sweets that look beautiful in a glass, parfaits are the first that come to mind! Their gorgeous appearance can lift anyone’s spirits, regardless of age.

The basic way to make a parfait is simply to layer the ingredients in a glass, so it’s an easy treat for older adults to enjoy as well.

If you’re using kanten made with matcha or milk, facility staff could prepare it in advance and have the seniors decorate the glasses with it.

Some older adults don’t like cold foods, so it’s best to leave out the ice cream.

Also, be mindful to make a portion size that they can finish comfortably.

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Kinako sticks-style with 3 ingredients

Kinako sticks-style with 3 ingredients

Here’s a simple, three-ingredient kinako-stick style recipe.

Prepare a bowl, water, sugar, kinako (roasted soybean flour), plastic wrap, and chopsticks.

Put the water and sugar in the bowl, stir, and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.

Mix in the kinako thoroughly.

Once the dough comes together, transfer it onto plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm.

Take out the chilled dough, shape it into easy-to-eat sticks, and it’s done.

Topping with extra kinako or inserting toothpicks for easier eating is also recommended.

The aroma of kinako and the nostalgic flavor might make your activity time even more fun!

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