[Snack Activity] Easy and Delicious: Snack Ideas to Make Together with Seniors

Swiss roll

Polka dot roll cake on a griddle! Perfect homemade treat for kids on a day off at home. Easy hot cake mix variation—no oven needed.

Let’s make an easy roll cake using pancake mix.

With this recipe, you can create a cute polka-dot roll cake.

Separate the eggs into yolks and whites, and whip each with a whisk.

When you combine the yolks and whites at the end, switch to a rubber spatula and gently fold with cutting motions—that’s the key! First, bake the batter mixed with cocoa powder, then pour in the remaining batter and bake to create the polka-dot pattern.

Add your favorite fruits and whipped cream, roll it up, and it’s done.

This roll cake is easy to make even without an oven, making it perfect for snack activities in senior care facilities.

Give it a try as an idea to incorporate!

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Daikon mochi with sakura shrimp and green onions

Delicious and Healthy ♪ Recipe: Snack – 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.

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baked apple

Easy grilled apples—just cook on a hot plate

With a griddle (hot plate), you can easily enjoy baked apples.

Melt butter on the preheated plate, then cook thinly sliced apples.

Cover with a lid to steam-cook them so they heat through more evenly.

Once both sides are browned, sprinkle granulated sugar to finish.

You can customize by adding cinnamon or serving with vanilla ice cream.

Baked apples may help with recovery from fatigue, and the pectin, which is abundant in the peel, supports digestive health—so it’s best to eat them with the skin on.

Try incorporating this into your snack time and enjoy sweet, delicious baked apples.

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roasted sweet potato

Baked sweet potatoes on a hot plate 🍠✨

How about some easy roasted sweet potatoes made on a griddle? When you think of roasted sweet potatoes, you probably imagine slowly roasting them in a campfire.

But if you slice sweet potatoes or purple yams into rounds and cook them on a griddle (hot plate), you can enjoy roasted sweet potatoes quickly and easily.

Arrange the sliced potatoes on the griddle and cook until they’re tender.

Turning them over with chopsticks helps improve fine motor skills and stimulates the brain.

Plus, the sense of accomplishment from making them yourself builds motivation and confidence.

Be careful to avoid burns, and enjoy your roasted sweet potato snack activity!

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Choco Banana Takoyaki

Enjoy Sweet Treats with a Takoyaki Maker! Rolled Mini Castella with Banana | moguna [Moguna]

Let’s make a sweet treat like baby castella using a takoyaki maker.

Since we use pancake mix, it’s easier than takoyaki and you can make lots of tasty sweets without much risk of failure.

This time we filled them with banana, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, but feel free to try other fillings you like.

Making several varieties and letting the filling be a surprise when you bite in is fun, too.

Flipping them carefully so they don’t burn is good fine-motor exercise, so have all participants take turns doing it.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Strawberry shortcake in a cup

Only 2 ingredients: just mix and microwave! Super-speed cup shortcake 🍰

A cup shortcake made with pancake mix and ice cream.

You don’t need to prepare eggs or milk—just mix the ingredients and heat them in the microwave, making it a dessert that seniors can make with confidence.

First, melt the ice cream in the microwave, then add the pancake mix and stir well.

Pour the batter into a container lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave.

Once the cake has cooled thoroughly, cut it, pack it into a container, and add whipped cream and strawberries.

Spread more whipped cream over the surface of the cake, top with powdered sugar and strawberries, and it’s ready to serve.

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Sweet Potato in 5 Minutes (Microwave)

Gâteau Sweet Potato: Just 5 minutes in the microwave! Moist and chewy!

Let’s make sweet potato cakes with a moist and chewy texture.

Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into rounds about 1 centimeter thick.

Put the sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and heat them in the microwave.

Add eggs, sugar, and other ingredients to the heated sweet potatoes and mix well.

Pour the mixture into a container and microwave again.

Once heated, it’s done.

It’s delicious as is, but chilling it will enhance the chewiness.

Enjoy with toppings like sesame seeds or caramel sauce if you like.

Since it’s made in the microwave, it seems safe and easy for older adults to prepare as well.

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Nakajima Junko

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