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[For Seniors] Snack Recipe Collection Rich in Calcium
When calcium is deficient, bone density decreases and osteoporosis develops, making bones more susceptible to fractures.
If an elderly person fractures a bone, there is a possibility they may become bedridden for a long time.
For older adults whose food intake has decreased, it can be difficult to efficiently obtain calcium from their regular meals.
Therefore, this time we are introducing recipes for snacks that are easy for seniors to eat and provide calcium.
We have gathered recipes that use small fish, small shrimp, soy products, and dairy products—foods with high calcium density that are easy to consume even in small amounts.
Please make use of these recipes by preparing calcium-rich snacks during recreational activities or making them in advance to serve as snacks.
[For Seniors] Snack Recipes Rich in Calcium (1–10)
bread puddingNEW!
Here’s a way to turn everyday sliced bread into a superb dessert! First, cut about three slices of bread into a grid to make roughly 16 small pieces.
Beat eggs, then add milk and sugar to make the custard mixture.
Lightly oil a griddle and arrange the bread pieces randomly.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread until just covered, and cook over a relatively low heat.
Top with thinly sliced bananas, berries, or chocolate, cover with a lid, and cook for about 10 minutes.
When done, dust with powdered sugar to finish! It might be nice to have older adults help by placing the bread and bananas, or pouring the egg mixture, with all ingredients pre-cut in advance.
Tofu microwave cheesecake-style
Let’s make a tofu cheesecake using only a microwave, no oven needed! Thoroughly mix the ingredients—silken tofu, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and flour—in that order.
Pour the batter into a heatproof dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave.
Let it cool to room temperature, then chill until set, and it’s ready.
Since it doesn’t require a stove or oven and involves no intricate steps, it’s perfect for making together as a fun snack-time activity.
Cut into bite-sized pieces, plate them, and dust with powdered sugar for a lovely presentation.
Isobeyaki made with tofu
This is a healthy isobeyaki-style recipe made with tofu, making it easy for seniors to enjoy.
Put 300 g of firm tofu into a plastic bag and mash it, then gradually mix in 10 g of tororo kombu.
Next, add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and mix again.
That completes the dough.
Divide the dough into 8 portions, gently roll them into balls by hand, arrange them in a frying pan heated with sesame oil, place nori on top, and pan-fry.
Finally, season with a sauce made by mixing mirin and soy sauce, and it’s ready to serve!
tofu bun
Here’s a recipe for tofu buns that you’ll want to try as soon as you see it! The method is simple enough for kids to attempt.
First, mix 80 g of silken tofu with 150 g of pancake mix to make the dough, then dust it with cake flour.
Next, divide the dough into 45 g portions, wrap 30 g of sweet red bean paste inside each, and shape them into balls.
Finally, bring water to a boil in a frying pan, place a plate with the dough balls on it inside the pan, and steam for about 15 minutes.
They’re ready to eat! It’s great that you can make these even if you don’t have a steamer at home.
Nori Salt Fried Sticks
Did you know that abura-age, a familiar staple at the dinner table, is surprisingly rich in calcium? Here’s a quick snack using abura-age: Nori-Salt Abura-age Sticks.
They’re super easy to make—julienne the abura-age and microwave it to dry, then put the dried abura-age, aonori (green laver), and salt into a plastic bag and shake it up.
That’s it! The texture is light, like a snack chip, and you might find it hard to stop eating.
They’re a lot like potato chips, but much healthier, which is a nice bonus.
Daikon mochi with sakura shrimp and green onions
Let’s make healthy yet delicious daikon cakes with the toasty aroma of sakura shrimp.
Grate the daikon and lightly drain it.
The key is to leave some moisture in the daikon.
Add thinly sliced green onions, finely chopped sakura shrimp, flour and potato starch, and salt; form into bite-sized pieces and pan-fry.
Since whole pieces of sakura shrimp can catch in your throat, chop them as finely as possible before mixing.
By adding potato starch, you’ll get a pleasantly chewy texture—an easy, highly recommended snack.
Mikan Milk Agar Jelly
This dessert features a silky texture with chunks of mandarin oranges embedded in milk agar.
It’s easy for anyone to make since you simply pour the ingredients into a mold and chill.
Line a container with canned mandarin oranges, then pour in milk-mixed agar to fill the gaps, and chill until set.
To achieve a more beautiful appearance, the balance between the oranges and the agar is important, so consider how much of each to use as you go.
You can also adjust it to your taste—for example, packing in lots of oranges if you prefer.
