[For Seniors] Easy and Delicious! Snack Activity Roundup
Eating—meals and snacks alike—is one of life’s pleasures for older adults as well.
Snack-making activities are very popular and are offered at many senior care facilities.
However, for staff, choosing ingredients and coming up with recipes suited to older adults—such as how to prepare them—can be challenging.
In this article, we introduce easy-to-make snack ideas for seniors.
We’ve gathered many recipes that can be made together around a table or prepared easily using a microwave.
You can make delicious snacks without using hard-to-chew or hard-to-swallow ingredients.
Please give them a try with everyone together!
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[For Seniors] Easy and Delicious! Snack Activity Roundup (71–80)
Koinobori Crepe
Here’s an introduction to cute koinobori-themed crepes.
Instead of using a frying pan or griddle, you’ll make the crepe batter in the microwave.
Since no open flame is involved, these crepes are easy for older adults to prepare.
Use wheat flour or rice flour to make the batter.
Line a heatproof plate with parchment paper and pour the batter onto it.
Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.
Fill the finished crepe with your choice of fruit and whipped cream, then wrap it to resemble a koinobori carp streamer.
Top with cut fruit to create the scales and face, and you’re done.
These adorable and delicious koinobori crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.
koinobori cake
Let me introduce a carp streamer (koinobori) cake that’s perfect for a May snack.
While sponge cake is often used, this time we’ll make it with sliced bread.
Of course, sponge cake works just fine, too.
Cut the bread into the shape of a koinobori, spread on cream, and decorate with fruit.
If you add cream cheese or yogurt to whipped cream, it gives extra richness and a refreshing tang.
The slight tartness of the cream makes for a pleasant taste that suits May, when it can start to feel a bit warm.
It’s an activity that older adults can also make at the table while seated, so everyone can enjoy this snack-time recreation.
Please use this as a reference and give it a try!
Koinobori Soufflé Cheesecake
Let us introduce a souffle cheesecake that captures the spirit of May, decorated like a koi nobori (carp streamer).
The ingredients are cream cheese, eggs, and granulated sugar—another nice point is that you only need a few items! Put the cream cheese in a bowl and mix it with the egg yolks.
Start mixing with a spatula, then finish by whisking thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites with the granulated sugar to make a meringue.
Add the meringue little by little to the cream cheese mixture, gently folding from the bottom with a cutting motion.
Fold one end of a rectangular aluminum cup to create the tail of the koi nobori.
Pour in the batter and steam-bake it in the oven, then use a chocolate pen to draw the eyes and scales to finish.
It’s sure to be a hit if you make it at home with your grandchildren.
Koinobori and kashiwa mochi
When you think of May, carp streamers come to mind, right? For a May snack activity, how about adorable carp streamer–style kashiwa mochi? Put joshinko (rice flour) and water in a bowl and stir with chopsticks until no dry flour remains, then loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
Soak the kashiwa leaves in water.
Place the warmed dough on parchment paper and knead it.
Since the dough tends to stick to your hands, kneading it on parchment paper is a great idea! Roll sweet red bean paste inside a long, thin strip of dough, then use a little water-thinned bean paste to draw the eyes and scales, and you’re done.
These super cute carp streamer kashiwa mochi are a must-try—give them a go!
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.
strawberry candy
Why not try making candied strawberries that let seniors enjoy the festive feel of food stalls? It’s a perfect recipe for a May snack activity when strawberries are in season.
All you need are strawberries, sugar, and water—so simple and convenient! Remove the strawberry tops and skewer them on bamboo sticks.
Having 1 to 3 strawberries per skewer is ideal.
Next, put the sugar and water in a pot and heat.
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 snap of the candy coating is delightful—give it a try!
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.
