[Snack Activity] Easy and Delicious: Snack Ideas to Make Together with Seniors
The time it takes to chill and set yokan in the refrigerator, the moment you add toppings like fruit, the aroma of steam rising from the steamer.
Making snacks together with older adults lets you share a sense of excitement and create warm memories that go beyond the recipe itself.
Traditional Japanese sweets are familiar to many seniors and are sure to delight them.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy everything while staying seated! When the sweet scent of the finished wagashi fills the room, it will surely bring back fond memories as well.
As hands stay busy, conversation flows, and the joy of savoring the finished treat is truly special.
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Easy no-bake sweets (1–10)
Sakura Panna CottaNEW!
This dessert evokes spring with pink, cherry-blossom-flavored jelly atop pure white panna cotta.
Bloom powdered gelatin, then mix it with milk, heavy cream, and sugar, and heat in the microwave.
Let it cool slightly, pour into containers, and chill until set.
Pour the pink liquid extracted from salted cherry blossoms along with jelly mix over the set panna cotta.
Add the salted cherry blossoms, chill again until firm, and it’s done.
With the salted blossoms and their fragrance, it’s a dish that can help older adults feel the spring season.
It can be made while seated, so many seniors are likely to join in for a snack-time activity.
[Just Mix] Super Easy! Cheesecake
![[Just Mix] Super Easy! Cheesecake](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m3VQgm7jOoY/sddefault.jpg)
This is a very simple cheesecake recipe that just involves mixing, chilling, and letting it set.
When it comes to cheesecakes—like no-bake, baked, or Basque—no-bake cheesecake is perfect for an activity with seniors because you don’t use heat; you simply use gelatin and let it chill to set.
For the crust, you crush biscuits and mix them with melted butter to make something like a tart base.
Smashing the biscuits with a rolling pin is a great way to blow off steam and is sure to be a hit!
Marshmallow Tiramisu
Here’s an idea for a marshmallow tiramisu with a delightfully fluffy texture.
At first glance it looks just like a regular tiramisu, but it’s a treat that has marshmallows inside.
Traditional tiramisu involves fairly complicated steps like mixing cheeses and baking sponge, but this version requires neither and can be made with a simple process.
Also, unlike conventional tiramisu, it has chocolate cookies at the bottom, giving it a distinctly sweet finish.
Fruits dessert mix (Furūche)
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!
Chocolate mousse
Did you know you can make chocolate mousse with just chocolate and water? Melt the chocolate with water in the microwave, then use a hand mixer to whip air into it as you mix.
Once it comes together and thickens, transfer it to containers and chill.
That’s it—you’re done.
It’s incredibly simple, yet makes a dessert that feels a bit different.
Adding fruit like bananas or berries inside can give it a more luxurious touch.
Top with whipped cream.
It’s also a great option when you want a quick snack and don’t have many ingredients on hand.
amber sugar (kohakutou; a traditional Japanese candy made from agar and sugar)
Amber sugar, which looks as beautiful as gemstones.
If you’re stuck for a snack activity at a day-care service, how about a twist with making amber sugar? If your facility can use heat, the ingredients and steps are few, so older adults can enjoy making it too! Simply warm agar powder and water in the microwave, pour it into molds, and color it with your preferred edible food coloring.
It may take a little time to dry, but even the waiting—wondering “Is it ready yet?”—can be part of the fun.
Its jewel-like appearance will likely delight people so much they’ll almost feel it’s too pretty to eat.
Blueberry muffin
Let us introduce a refreshing blueberry muffin that tastes even better when chilled.
Blueberries, which are in season from June to September, are rich in anthocyanins and have strong antioxidant properties.
Because they may help prevent illness and slow aging, they’re an ideal ingredient during seasonal transitions.
To make them, first mix the eggs, honey, baking powder, rice oil, and yogurt thoroughly.
Add plenty of blueberries to your liking, transfer the batter into cups using a piping bag, then bake in the oven to finish.
Since all steps other than baking simply involve mixing the ingredients well, this recipe is also perfect for a snack activity in senior care facilities.
