[For Seniors] Enjoy July! Easy and Fun Snack Activities

mizumanju (a Japanese chilled translucent rice flour dumpling, often with sweet bean paste)

You can make it with just three ingredients! An easy, refreshing mizumanju (water jelly dumpling) recipe anyone can follow!

The sweet bean paste showing through the dough looks so tasty…

How about trying your hand at making a summer wagashi, mizu manju? Its delicate appearance might make it seem difficult, but you can actually make it with just potato starch, sugar, sweet bean paste, and water.

Mix the potato starch and sugar, dissolve with water, and simmer in a frying pan until it thickens.

As the moisture evaporates and it turns syrupy like corn syrup, the dough is ready.

Pour it into molds, add the sweet bean paste, chill, and you’re done! The steps are simple, so anyone can give it a try with ease.

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Araki Jakkan

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Shiratama parfait

Perfect for Respect-for-the-Aged Day snacks♪ Making an irresistible shiratama parfait!!!

We’ve gradually been able to resume cooking activities that were hard to do during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In cooking sessions, thinking through the steps, using your hands, and of course eating the finished dish all provide excellent stimulation for the brain.

Here, we’ll make a shiratama parfait—a sweet collaboration of Japanese and Western styles.

We use tofu instead of water for the shiratama dough, which boosts the nutritional value.

Kneading the soft shiratama dough is soothing, isn’t it? Once they’re boiled, let’s enjoy topping them with sweet red beans, fruit, and whipped cream.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Snack activity: Tanabata jelly

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In July, there’s an event called Tanabata.

Tanabata features legends about the Milky Way, Hikoboshi, and Orihime—stars and constellations that shine in the night sky.

Let’s try making a jelly inspired by Tanabata.

For the night sky, we’ll make a jelly using Blue Hawaii shaved ice syrup.

For the stars, it might be nice to add pieces of cut fruit.

Put the set jelly and fruit into cups, and it’s done.

Since it can be made while sitting at a table, many older adults should be able to participate.

Working together may also spark conversations with the people around you.

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Nakajima Junko

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Blueberry muffin

[Chilled Sweets] How to Make No-Mix Blueberry Muffins

Let us introduce a refreshing blueberry muffin that tastes even better when chilled.

Blueberries, which are in season from June to September, are rich in anthocyanins and have strong antioxidant properties.

Because they may help prevent illness and slow aging, they’re an ideal ingredient during seasonal transitions.

To make them, first mix the eggs, honey, baking powder, rice oil, and yogurt thoroughly.

Add plenty of blueberries to your liking, transfer the batter into cups using a piping bag, then bake in the oven to finish.

Since all steps other than baking simply involve mixing the ingredients well, this recipe is also perfect for a snack activity in senior care facilities.

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kojifumi

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Yogurt and blueberry panna cotta

[Easy Snack Recipe] Yogurt and Blueberry Panna Cotta

How about making a delicious treat with blueberries, which are in season from June to September? Today, we’re introducing Yogurt and Blueberry Panna Cotta, a delightful harmony of purple and white in both appearance and flavor.

First, thoroughly drain the yogurt using a strainer and paper towels.

Next, make the blueberry sauce: put blueberries in a saucepan and add granulated sugar and lemon juice to enhance sweetness and brightness.

Combine the drained yogurt with dissolved gelatin, sugar, and heavy cream, then pour into dishes and chill.

Once set, top with the blueberry sauce to finish.

The balance of sweetness and tartness is exquisite.

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kojifumi

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watermelon juice

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

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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yamamoto

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Choco Banana Takoyaki

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

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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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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