[For Seniors] Enjoy July! Easy and Fun Snack Activities
July is the season when it gets hotter and hotter, isn’t it?
Older adults may also crave something cool to eat when hot days continue.
In summer, many people lose their appetite but can still eat sweets, don’t you think?
Also, since July includes events like Tanabata, Pear Day, and summer festivals, it’s a great idea to make snacks that match these occasions.
In this article, we’ll introduce easy snack activity ideas recommended for July.
We’ve put together a wide range—from nostalgic treats you might remember from food stalls to snacks that may feel new and unusual for older adults.
If you’re struggling to come up with snack activities, be sure to use this as a reference!
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[For Seniors] Enjoy July! Simple and Fun Snack Activities (11–20)
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.
Wagashi Hydrangea Jelly
Add water, powdered agar, and granulated sugar to a pot and heat.
Once dissolved, divide the liquid: set aside one-third and pour the remaining two-thirds into separate containers.
Tint each portion with red and blue food coloring respectively, adjusting the shades so one is predominantly red and the other predominantly blue.
Chill both until set, then cut them into small dice.
Place a ball of white bean paste on top of the agar cubes and use plastic wrap to gently gather and shape it.
Spoon the remaining agar over the top, then refrigerate until chilled.
Your hydrangea jelly—glimmering in red, blue, and purple—is complete.
It looks so cute you might hesitate to take the first bite!
Blue Sky Jelly
Perfect for early summer! Let me introduce a beautiful blue-sky jelly with a refreshing look.
First, dissolve gelatin in the microwave, then add soda and blue shaved-ice syrup and mix well.
Be careful not to let too much carbonation escape.
Do the same with a mixture of a lactic-acid drink and milk: add gelatin and combine thoroughly.
Once set in the refrigerator, plate the jellies.
By layering the blue jelly and the white jelly alternately, you’ll create a beautiful dessert that looks like white clouds floating in a blue sky.
It’s also delicious topped with vanilla ice cream, if you like.
Warabi Mochi in Anmitsu Style
Warabi-mochi has a jiggly, gelatinous texture in your mouth.
It’s often dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour), but topping it with matcha or drizzling it with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) is also delicious.
Warabi-mochi is made with warabi starch, though using warabi starch can sometimes result in a slightly firmer texture.
Try some tweaks, like using a store-bought kit that yields softer warabi-mochi, or making a soft version with potato starch (katakuriko).
You can also turn it into an anmitsu-style dessert by adding sweet red bean paste and fruit, then drizzling kuromitsu on top.
It transforms warabi-mochi into a more festive Japanese sweet than usual, and it’s likely to be enjoyed by older adults as well.
strawberry candy
Why not try making candied strawberries so seniors can enjoy the fun of a festival stall? This recipe is perfect for an easy snack activity and is simple to make.
All you need are strawberries, sugar, and water! It’s great that you can make it with such simple ingredients.
Remove the strawberry stems and skewer them with bamboo sticks.
One to three strawberries per skewer is best.
Next, put the sugar and water in a pot and heat it.
The key is not to stir or touch it while heating over medium heat! Finally, pour the reduced syrup over the strawberries, and you’re done.
The crisp texture of the candy coating is delightful, so give it a try.
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.
[For Seniors] Enjoy July! Simple, Fun Snack Activities (21–30)
choco banana
Chocolate-covered bananas are a staple at festival food stalls.
They may not be very familiar to older adults, but they’re a great menu item for enjoying a festive mood indoors.
Just peel the bananas, insert a wooden skewer, and use a spoon to evenly coat them with chocolate bars melted in the microwave.
Finally, chill them in the refrigerator to set, and they transform into a cool, refreshing dessert perfect for summer! It could also be fun to make them as part of a summer festival event at a senior care facility.