[For Seniors] Recommended Snack Activities: Easy, Large-Batch Recipes
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!
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[For Seniors] Recommended Snack Activities: Easy, Large-Batch Recipes (51–60)
Orange jelly
Here’s how to make orange jelly that blows away the rainy-season blues with its refreshing aroma and tang.
It’s super easy to make! Heat orange juice, add dissolved gelatin, mix well, and chill in the refrigerator.
Make the lemon jelly the same way: dissolve gelatin in hot water with sugar and lemon juice, then chill that as well.
Once both are fully set, use a fork to break the lemon jelly into your preferred size and place it on top of the orange jelly.
Your refreshing orange jelly is ready.
Because it can be made safely in a microwave, it’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.
strawberry candy
Why not try making strawberry candy apples so that seniors can enjoy a festival stall vibe? All you need are strawberries, sugar, and water—so simple and convenient! Remove the stems from the strawberries and skewer them with bamboo sticks.
Using 1 to 3 strawberries per skewer is ideal.
Next, add sugar and water to a pot and heat it.
The trick is not to stir or touch it while heating over medium heat.
Finally, pour the thickened syrup over the strawberries, and you’re done.
The crisp texture of the candy coating is delightful, so give it a try!
Bear muffin
Let me show you how to make cute bear muffins in the microwave.
Put Oreos in a food storage bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin.
If you keep going until they become powder, the finish will look nicer.
Add milk and mix well to complete the batter.
If you cut off a corner of the bag, it becomes a spout you can pour from.
Pour the batter into cups until they’re about 80% full, tap to release air, and decorate the ears with chocolate chip cookies.
Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.
Once they’ve cooled slightly, draw the faces with a chocolate pen, and they’re done.
Make your own unique bears and try swapping them with friends for extra fun!
Fluffy Steamed Egg Bread
Let me introduce fluffy, delicious steamed egg cupcakes.
In a bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and milk.
Next, add pancake mix and stir well to avoid lumps.
Then pour the batter evenly into silicone cups.
Since the batter will rise, fill them to about 70%.
Line a frying pan with three layers of thick cooking paper, arrange the cups, and pour water into the pan.
Once it boils, cover with a lid and steam.
They’ll be ready in about 20 minutes.
They’re so soft that anyone can enjoy them.
Give them a try!
[For Seniors] Recommended Snack Activities: Easy, Large-Batch Recipes (61–70)
Jiggly milk yokan
Here’s how to make jiggly milk yokan, a dessert that looks and feels refreshing.
Prepare agar, sweet red bean paste (anko), water, sugar, skim milk, lukewarm water, and a tray or pan to mold it in.
In a bowl, combine the agar, sugar, skim milk, and lukewarm water and mix well.
Meanwhile, put the anko in a pot and dissolve it with water.
Pour the mixture you just combined into the pot with the anko, heat it, and stir carefully so it doesn’t come to a boil, then pour it into the tray.
Chill in the refrigerator until set, and it’s ready.
This jiggly milk yokan is also recommended when you don’t have much appetite—give it a try!
Baum rusk
Baumkuchen, known for its tree ring-like pattern, is often eaten as is, but with a little twist it becomes even more delicious.
Slice the baumkuchen thinly, spread butter on the surface, and bake it in the oven.
The soft cake will firm up and turn into something like rusk.
Dip it in chocolate and add toppings like dried fruit or dragées to make an adorable treat.
The steps are simple, making it perfect for preparing a snack together with older adults.
It’s also nice to enjoy tea and conversation with others while savoring the sweets you’ve made yourselves.
Blueberry yogurt ice cream
Here’s a blueberry yogurt ice cream you can make just by kneading a bag.
First, put blueberry jam into a food storage bag.
Think about the final texture you want: if you like chunks, leave some pieces intact; if you prefer it smooth, mash the blueberries well.
Add heavy cream and yogurt, then knead the bag thoroughly until the color is uniform.
Squeeze out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and freeze it.
There’s no cooking involved, and most of the process is simply mixing by kneading the bag, so anyone can make it easily.
It’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.