[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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Fruit Sweets (11–20)
dried persimmon(s)
As a recreational activity, how about trying to make dried persimmons (hoshigaki)? Peel off the stem and skin, then tie a string so they can be hung.
You can prevent mold by sterilizing them in boiling water.
After that, just hang them in a well-ventilated place where they won’t get wet in the rain! It’s simple work, so even beginners can try it, and chatting about “Are they almost ready?” helps spark communication.
It’s also a good idea to divide tasks—some people peel with a knife while others tie the strings.
Strawberry Mille-Feuille
When it comes to spring fruits, strawberries are definitely one of them.
These days you can even find them at supermarkets in winter, but strawberries are said to be at their best from April to June.
Here’s a recipe for a strawberry mille-feuille made with delicious strawberries in May.
Mille-feuille usually uses puff pastry, but we’ll cook it in a frying pan instead of using a toaster oven or oven.
For older adults who enjoy kitchen work, frying-pan cooking can be a lot of fun.
Layer cream and strawberries between the baked pastry.
Chill until set, slice, and enjoy.
Its store-bought cake appearance and delicious taste are sure to please older adults as well.
Tarte Tatin
Speaking of tarte Tatin, it’s a dish that whets your appetite with the toasty aroma of apples.
Some people might think it seems difficult to make.
The version introduced here is very easy to prepare on a hot plate.
Apple peels and cores are packed with nutrients, so just trim off the hard parts and use the rest.
Dice the apples into bite-size cubes, put them in a heatproof container, and microwave them.
Make caramel by heating sugar and water in aluminum cups, then add the apples.
Pour in the batter made with flour and butter, and steam-fry for about 2 minutes on each side.
It’s a recipe whose aroma alone could make you happy!
Rose Apple Cake
Roses have varieties that reach their peak from May to June.
Among seniors who enjoy gardening, some may also love roses, right? Here’s a May-recommended apple cake that resembles a rose.
Place thinly sliced apples with butter and cinnamon into a heatproof dish and microwave them.
Then line the warmed apple slices along the edge of a strip of puff pastry.
Once they’re all arranged, roll up the pastry.
It will look like a blooming rose.
Bake in the oven to finish.
This apple cake, which looks like a real rose, seems like something seniors would enjoy both making and eating.
Watermelon pizza
The name alone is enough to spark interest—watermelon pizza.
Slice a watermelon into rounds to use as the “crust,” spread on some yogurt, and then top it with your favorite fruits.
That’s it! Simple is best, and I think any combination will turn out delicious.
It’s fun to think about what to put on it, and there’s also a craft-like enjoyment in deciding where to place each topping.
Prepping the ingredients might even give your hands and fingers a little workout.
Definitely try making it together with everyone and have a great time!
Fruit-filled yogurt ice cream
How about making a fruit-packed yogurt ice treat that requires no cooking—just mix and chill? Strain the yogurt, mix it with honey and fruit, pour it into paper cups, insert sticks, and chill until set.
Once frozen, remove from the cups and enjoy! You can strain the yogurt in advance if you like.
The yogurt keeps it refreshing, and since it’s an ice treat, it’s perfect for a summer snack activity.
Using frozen pre-cut fruit makes it even easier.
Strawberry jelly cake
The vivid red of strawberries really makes you feel that the weather is warming up and spring is on its way, doesn’t it? This cake showcases that bright red look while also featuring a memorable, jelly-like softness.
Line the bottom with crushed cookies, pour in a mixture of milk warmed with sugar and gelatin to form the base, then arrange strawberries on top.
Finish by pouring in a clear jelly, chill, and let it set.
You’ll be able to taste the strawberries just as they are, so it’s a good idea to adjust the jelly’s flavor to complement them.
