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[For Seniors] Recommended Snack Activities: Easy, Large-Batch Recipes

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At day service centers and other senior facilities, a variety of recreational activities are held every day.

Among them, snack-making activities are especially popular.

For older adults, planning the steps of cooking and doing fine handwork help stimulate the brain.

Another benefit is that making snacks together deepens interaction among seniors.

In this article, we introduce easy snack recipes that are simple for everyone to make together.

Give them a try in your snack recreation sessions!

[For Seniors] Recommended Snack Activities: Easy, Large-Batch Recipes (61–70)

Pear Tarte Tatin

Not apples but pears make it easy! How to Make Pear Tarte Tatin [How to Make Pear Tart Tatin]

Pear Tarte Tatin

This is a recipe for a tarte Tatin you can make using only a frying pan, packed with pears.

For the tart base, finely crush biscuits and mix thoroughly with melted butter and milk until it comes together.

Press it flat onto a plate the same size as your frying pan and chill it in the refrigerator.

In the frying pan, dissolve sugar with a little water to make a caramel sauce.

Once it thickens, add butter, then add the cut pears and some sugar, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 1 hour.

Remove the lid and simmer a bit longer until slightly thickened, place the tart base on top, let it sit for a while, then flip it over to finish the tarte Tatin.

It tastes best well chilled.

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watermelon juice

Watermelon juice, watermelon storage methods, refrigerator [Easy Recipe] #watermelon #suika #juice #storage

watermelon juice

Watermelon is one of the quintessential foods of summer.

But because of its size, it often won’t fit in the fridge, which can be a hassle.

That’s when watermelon juice comes in handy.

All you have to do is scoop out the flesh and blend it.

It’s easy to remember and you can try it right away.

By the way, if you blend it with the seeds, the texture will be a bit gritty.

If that bothers you, it’s a good idea to remove the seeds beforehand.

Also be careful with the parts close to the rind, as they can make the juice gritty too.

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transparent cake

[Only 2 Ingredients] Just mix and chill! How to make a transparent cake! / [syun cooking]

transparent cake

Here’s an eye-catching idea for a transparent cake.

As the name suggests, this cake lets you see right through the inside.

The “sponge” is actually made with gelatin, so you can easily make it by simply mixing and chilling.

It looks beautiful topped with fruit, and you can also embed fruit inside.

There are many ways to decorate it, so try coming up with your own original design.

Note that gelatin takes time to set in the fridge, so keep that in mind.

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Choco Banana Takoyaki

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

Choco Banana Takoyaki

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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amber sugar (kohakutou; a traditional Japanese candy made from agar and sugar)

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amber sugar (kohakutou; a traditional Japanese candy made from agar and sugar)

Amber sugar that looks as beautiful as gemstones.

When you’re stuck for a snack activity at a day-service center, how about trying a twist with amber sugar? If your facility allows the use of a stove, the ingredients and steps are few, so older adults can enjoy making it too.

Just simmer powdered agar, water, and granulated sugar in a pot, pour it into molds, and color it with your favorite edible dyes.

It may take a little time to dry, but the wait—wondering “Is it ready yet?”—can be part of the fun.

The jewel-like appearance might delight people so much that they’ll almost feel it’s too pretty to eat.

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In conclusion

We introduced easy-to-make snack recipes for seniors.

All of the recipes are simple, making them easy for older adults to try.

Plus, items like crepes, cookies, and ice cream can be made in large batches, so they’re perfect for snack activities at day-care centers and other senior facilities.

Cooking together and enjoying tasty treats can also help support mental and physical well-being.