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

Jiggly milk yokan

I tried making jiggly milk yokan [Sakuragaoka Sanatorium]

Here’s how to make jiggly milk yokan, a dessert that looks and feels refreshing.

Prepare agar, sweet red bean paste (anko), water, sugar, skim milk, lukewarm water, and a tray or pan to mold it in.

In a bowl, combine the agar, sugar, skim milk, and lukewarm water and mix well.

Meanwhile, put the anko in a pot and dissolve it with water.

Pour the mixture you just combined into the pot with the anko, heat it, and stir carefully so it doesn’t come to a boil, then pour it into the tray.

Chill in the refrigerator until set, and it’s ready.

This jiggly milk yokan is also recommended when you don’t have much appetite—give it a try!

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mayumi

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ice cream

[Ice Cream] My favorite ice cream recipe I’ve been making forever. Once you have the ingredients, just mix them in order. There are two key tips. You might never buy ice cream again! ♡

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.

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Whole-juice ice

This is definitely it for summer! #AisunoMi

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!

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Araki Jakkan

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Stick Banana Pie

Make sweets with an easy toaster recipe! 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.

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Marshmallow mousse

[Only 3 Ingredients] How to Make Fluffy Marshmallow Mousse [Easy Snack]

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.

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Easy Hydrangea Jelly

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

Here’s a simple hydrangea jelly you can make by heating it in the microwave.

It’s perfect for a June snack activity.

Soften gelatin in milk with sugar or in water, then heat it in the microwave along with grape juice.

Pour the milk-based jelly mixture into containers and chill until set.

The key for the grape jelly mixture made with grape juice is to prepare it in a storage bag.

Lay it flat to chill and set, then tear it into pieces with a fork and place them on top of the milk jelly.

The grape jelly pieces, which look like dice cuts, resemble hydrangea petals.

Since you can make this without using a stove or knives, try making it together with older adults.

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Nakajima Junko

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Shaved ice with whole fruit

[Experiment] I tried making shaved ice using whole fruits!

Shaved ice made by freezing fruits like strawberries and mandarins as they are and shaving them is steadily becoming popular! It might feel like an unfamiliar snack for older adults, but new experiences can stimulate the brain.

Scoop out the insides of your favorite fruits—such as melon, apple, or orange—and put them straight into the freezer! Keep the skins after scooping, since they can be used as bowls.

If it feels a bit low on moisture, it’s also great to freeze the fruit together with store-bought juice.

Doesn’t this sound like the perfect menu for a summer snack activity?

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