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

Fruit Daifuku

How to Make Fruit Daifuku: Easy Microwave Recipe♪ Juicy daifuku packed with six whole fruits☆ -How to make Fruit Daifuku- [Cooking Researcher Yukari]

Fruit daifuku has become a big trend in recent years.

Do you think making it by hand is too difficult? Believe it or not, you can easily make it using a microwave! The colorful cross-sections when cut are sure to delight seniors as well.

First, wrap your favorite fruit with store-bought smooth red bean paste (koshian).

Next, mix the mochi ingredients with water and heat them in the microwave.

Finally, wrap the fruit with the mochi and you’re done! Try choosing seasonal fruits like strawberries, mandarins, or kiwis to enjoy a sense of the season.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

miyabi

Report a problem

baked apple

[Easy Recipe] I tried the super-viral “Baked Apple”! Just microwave it and it turns irresistibly juicy and melty ♡♡

When you think of baked apples, you probably imagine using an oven and taking your time—no complicated steps, but it does take a while.

Here’s a very easy and delicious baked apple recipe you can make just by microwaving.

Cut the apple in half, scoop out the core in the center, add butter in the hollow, and sprinkle sugar on top.

Wrap the whole thing loosely with plastic wrap and microwave it—that’s it.

You can enjoy it warm, or let it cool so the butter and sugar soak into the apple before eating.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

Koinobori Crepe

Let's make it for Children's Day! Microwaveable rice flour koi-nobori crepes 🎏🎏🎏💖

Here’s an introduction to cute koinobori-themed crepes.

Instead of using a frying pan or griddle, you’ll make the crepe batter in the microwave.

Since no open flame is involved, these crepes are easy for older adults to prepare.

Use wheat flour or rice flour to make the batter.

Line a heatproof plate with parchment paper and pour the batter onto it.

Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.

Fill the finished crepe with your choice of fruit and whipped cream, then wrap it to resemble a koinobori carp streamer.

Top with cut fruit to create the scales and face, and you’re done.

These adorable and delicious koinobori crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.

Strawberry omelette

Microwave for 1 minute ❤️ Fluffy strawberry omelette

Let’s make a dessert omelette, the kind you often see at cake shops and convenience stores.

Whip the eggs and sugar well, then add oil and milk.

After that, gently fold in the cake flour with a cutting motion.

You don’t even need a stovetop to cook the batter—just pour it onto parchment paper and microwave for 1 minute, so it’s a good option for seniors too.

I folded the batter in half and filled it generously with whipped cream and strawberries this time.

It’s easy, and you’ll have a fluffy strawberry omelette that rivals what you’d find in a shop.

Cupcakes with ice cream

[Senior Recreation] Rec Artisan Series Part 200: “Easy Microwave! Ice Cream Cupcakes”

Cupcakes are easy to make using a microwave, so they’re a great choice to make together with seniors! With just an ice cream bar and pancake mix, you can get a surprisingly professional result—definitely give it a try.

First, completely melt the ice cream in a cup, mix in the pancake mix, and microwave for 2 minutes.

Next, add a light decoration with whipped cream or sweet red beans, and you’re done! If you divide up each step among participants, everyone can enjoy the process, so be sure to try it.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Yuuki

Report a problem

[Microwave] Snowball Cookies

[Just 1½ Minutes in the Microwave!] No Bowl Needed! Easy Snowball Cookie Recipe ⛄️ / 4 Ingredients / Easy Sweets / Snowball Cookies

Just 90 seconds in the microwave! These snowball cookies have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and can be made in no time.

Put cake flour and sugar into a plastic bag and mix, then add vegetable oil and knead until the dough comes together.

Once it’s cohesive, roll into balls, arrange them on a plate, and heat in the microwave.

Coat the outside with powdered sugar, and they’re ready in a flash.

Cookies often seem tricky because of the dough and baking, but with this method, anyone can make them easily without special techniques!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yuri

Report a problem

Steamed pumpkin bread

Fluffy and moist♪ Ready in 5 minutes in the microwave! How to make pumpkin steamed bread♪ This is the easy pumpkin snack♪ How to make pumpkin steamed bread

Perfect for a snack! Here’s a steamed pumpkin bread recipe.

First, cut the pumpkin with the skin on and microwave it for about 5 minutes.

Remove the skin, mash with a fork, then add egg, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and pancake mix.

Mix well to make the batter.

Line a heatproof container with parchment paper, pour in the batter, add some preheated pumpkin pieces on top as decoration, and microwave for about 5 minutes.

That’s it! It’s a handy, recommended recipe for times when you can’t use the stove.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem