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As we age, the amount of food we eat tends to decrease, making it harder to get the nutrients our bodies need.
A decline in protein—one of those essential nutrients—can lead to a decrease in muscle mass, making it difficult to move the body.
Immune function also declines, which can result in a higher risk of illness.
With that in mind, this time we’re introducing easy snack recipes that allow older adults, who may be eating less at meals, to conveniently get protein.
While meat and fish are sources of protein, they can become tough after cooking and may be harder to eat.
We’ve gathered snack ideas using ingredients that make it easier for older adults to consume protein, such as eggs, soy products, and dairy products.
These could also be fun to make together as a group activity, like a snack-making recreation.
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[For Seniors] Delicious High-Protein Snack Recipes (1–10)
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.
Easy four-ingredient egg bolo cookies
Here’s a simple egg bolo cookie recipe that uses only four ingredients.
The method is straightforward: add the egg yolk, sugar, and potato starch in that order and mix.
Then add milk a little at a time to adjust the dough’s firmness.
The ideal texture is when it doesn’t stick to your fingers when touched.
Once the dough is ready, take small portions and roll them into balls with your palms.
After you’ve rolled them all, bake in an oven at 160°C (320°F) until done.
Baking time varies by oven, but it’s roughly 15–20 minutes.
It’s very easy, so if you’re short on protein, try making these as a snack!
Pudding in the microwave
Pudding looks easy to make from scratch but is surprisingly tricky.
A slightly bitter caramel takes it up a notch, but getting caramel right is tough.
Here’s a recipe where you can make both the pudding and the caramel in the microwave! Desserts like pudding and jelly are smooth and don’t require much chewing, making them perfect snacks for seniors.
All you do is mix the ingredients and pop them in the microwave, so how about using this for a day-service snack activity? It’s also safe since no open flame is involved.
ice cream
Doesn’t homemade ice cream seem difficult and high-bar because it sounds like a lot of work? Here’s a simple method: just three ingredients—heavy cream, eggs, and sugar—mixed in order, then chilled in the freezer until set.
You don’t even need the extra step of taking it out mid-freeze to stir! You can also mix in seasonal fruits, cookies, nuts, or rum raisins.
Waiting for the ice cream you made yourselves to set might be part of the fun, too.
Tofu Mitarashi Dango
How about trying to make mitarashi dango as a snack activity? You use shiratamako (glutinous rice flour), and the ingredient to combine with it is tofu.
Mix the healthy, nutritious tofu with the shiratamako, roll the dough into bite-sized balls, and boil them in water; once they float to the surface, the dango are done.
For the mitarashi sauce, mix water, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and potato starch, then heat until it thickens.
If you like, you can pan-fry or toast the dango to add some char.
Serve with plenty of sauce and enjoy!
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.
Fruit milk agar jelly
Somehow, milk kanten has a nostalgic flavor, doesn’t it? Agar is easier to handle than gelatin and sets more firmly, so I recommend it.
Using milk also lets you get some calcium.
It’s convenient to use mixed cut fruit that includes several kinds of fruit.
The more varieties you use, the more luxurious it looks.
After arranging the fruit in the mold, freeze it once.
That way, it won’t come loose as easily when you pour in the agar mixture.
It’s fun to think about how to arrange the fruit to create a lovely design.
