[For Seniors] Easy and Delicious! Snack Activity Roundup

Fresh Spring Rolls with Fruit

[Senior Recreation] Rec Craftsman Series Part 213: Fresh Fruit Spring Rolls

Fresh fruit spring rolls made with rice paper don’t require any cooking, so they’re highly recommended as a snack activity at day service centers! It’s said that Japanese people consume less fruit compared to other countries, so let’s have older adults enjoy fresh fruit as well.

Recommended fruits include strawberries, kiwis, bananas, and mandarins, which are easy ways to get vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.

Since you simply wrap the ingredients in rice paper, it’s easy for anyone to make and delicious to enjoy—that’s the charm.

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Milk Azuki Jelly

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Here’s an idea for a refreshing, smooth milk-and-azuki jelly.

It’s a jelly based on sweet red bean paste, but it isn’t overly sweet and is easy to eat.

It would likely pair well with tea or coffee! The cooking process is simple too—mostly simmering and using a hot-water bath.

That makes it easy to remember the recipe and suggest it when you suddenly feel like making something.

By the way, the texture and sweetness will change depending on whether you use smooth koshian or chunky tsubuan.

Choose your favorite and give it a try!

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Easy Microwave Hydrangea Jelly

[Super Easy] Hydrangea Jelly Made in the Microwave—No Stove or Knife Needed #dayservice #daycare #dayrehab #caregiving #seniors #snack #dessert #sweets

How about making a simple and fun snack? Using milk, grape juice, gelatin, water, and sugar, you can make a two-colored jelly.

There’s no need for a stove—just use a microwave—and you won’t need a knife either, so it’s quick and safe for seniors to make as well.

The pure white milk and hydrangea-colored jelly look delicious, don’t they? What’s more, if grandparents and little children try making it together, it might be even more fun and tasty.

Pudding in the microwave

Microwave Custard Pudding Recipe / It’s easy!! Ready in no time!! A homemade dessert recipe using common household ingredients

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.

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Koya-dofu Honey Rusk

[Senior Recreation] Rec Craftsman Series Part 83: “Honey Rusk with Koya Tofu”

Honey rusk made with koya-dofu (freeze-dried tofu) is a top pick for snack-time activities: it’s soft, easy to eat, and widely available at supermarkets.

The method is simple: first, soak the koya-dofu in water for about 3 minutes to rehydrate, then slice it thinly into rectangles.

Next, mix in honey, butter, and granulated sugar.

Finally, arrange the pieces on parchment paper and bake until lightly browned.

Using koya-dofu for a snack is unusual, so it feels fresh and fun!

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

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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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Strawberry Mille-Feuille

[No Oven!] Easy Strawberry Millefeuille with Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets 🍓 Perfect for Valentine’s Day, White Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, and Mother’s Day 🌷 | Strawberry Millefeuille

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.