[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, Fun Snack Activities (41–50)
Choco Banana Takoyaki
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.
warabi mochi
Warabi-mochi is usually finished with warabi starch, but here’s a method that uses potato starch instead.
Mix potato starch and sugar, add water, and microwave it.
After heating for about 30 seconds, take it out, stir with a spoon, and microwave again.
Repeat this process and—like magic—you’ll end up with delightfully chewy warabi-mochi.
Enjoy with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) or kinako (roasted soybean flour) if you like.
It’s great because you don’t need a stovetop.
This translucent Japanese sweet is a perfect fit for summer!
ice cream
Doesn’t homemade ice cream seem difficult and high-bar because it sounds like a lot of work? Here’s a simple method: just three ingredients—heavy cream, eggs, and sugar—mixed in order, then chilled in the freezer until set.
You don’t even need the extra step of taking it out mid-freeze to stir! You can also mix in seasonal fruits, cookies, nuts, or rum raisins.
Waiting for the ice cream you made yourselves to set might be part of the fun, too.
Whole-juice ice
The sweetness soaks into a heat-parched throat! Here’s a drink idea using ice cream bites, fruit juice, and Calpis.
Just put “Aisu no Mi” (bite-sized ice cream/ice fruit balls that double as ice) into a cup, then pour in your favorite fruit juice and Calpis—that’s it! With just this, you get a rich, summer-perfect juice.
You can match the juice flavor to the “Aisu no Mi,” or pick a different one for more of a mixed-juice vibe.
No chopping, mixing, or microwaving—an ultra quick recipe with zero hassle!
Stick Banana Pie
Stick banana pies that let you enjoy the gentle sweetness of bananas and the crisp texture of pastry.
They can be made safely in about 15 minutes, making them a great option for seniors to bake as well.
Cut the bananas into thicker slices, brush egg yolk onto puff pastry sheets cut into four pieces, and arrange the banana slices on top.
Bake in the oven, and once the surface is nicely browned, they’re done.
Dusting with powdered sugar is a nice finishing touch.
Enjoy them warm for a toasty aroma, or let them cool to highlight the banana’s sweetness.
A delightful spring treat that adds color to snack time while satisfying both heart and appetite.
Marshmallow mousse
Let’s try making a marshmallow mousse that’s smooth on the palate, subtly sweet, and delicious.
Just put fluffy marshmallows in a saucepan, heat and stir, add milk, then transfer to containers and chill in the refrigerator until set—an elegant dessert is ready.
With only these few ingredients, it’s fun and easy for everyone from small children to older adults.
The sweet aroma spreads as you make it, making it perfect for recreational activities in care facilities, too.
If you shape the leftover unmelted marshmallows into little snowmen and place them on the mousse, you can achieve a café-style presentation.
Mango smoothie
How about a mango smoothie that lets you enjoy a tropical vibe? The basic method is quite simple: just blend frozen mango, yogurt, and honey.
It’s refreshingly cold—perfect for summer—and it’s a nice beauty booster, too.
Sharing ideas tailored to each person’s preferences can also help spark interest.
By the way, you can easily buy frozen mango at supermarkets and convenience stores, so it’s great for when you want to make one on short notice.
