[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! Easy, Fun Snack Activities (51–60)
Pear Tarte Tatin
This is a recipe for a tarte Tatin you can make using only a frying pan, packed with pears.
For the tart base, finely crush biscuits and mix thoroughly with melted butter and milk until it comes together.
Press it flat onto a plate the same size as your frying pan and chill it in the refrigerator.
In the frying pan, dissolve sugar with a little water to make a caramel sauce.
Once it thickens, add butter, then add the cut pears and some sugar, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 1 hour.
Remove the lid and simmer a bit longer until slightly thickened, place the tart base on top, let it sit for a while, then flip it over to finish the tarte Tatin.
It tastes best well chilled.
Pear tea cake
How about a snack-time activity featuring a dessert made with pears that come into season around July? A cake made with juicy pears is sure to whet your appetite with its refreshing aroma! It’s perfect for tea time, too.
By using pancake mix for the batter, it’s even easier to make.
Plus, all you have to do is pour the pears sautéed in butter and the cake batter into a rice cooker and cook as usual—so simple! Be sure to enjoy the rich, toasty flavor and silky texture of the pears.
Smooth rare cheesecake
The tricky part of making cakes is getting the bake just right.
Even when you measure everything properly, mix the ingredients, and set the microwave time carefully, it still doesn’t turn out like the photo in the recipe… it happens, right? In that regard, with this silky no-bake cheesecake, you just mix the ingredients and let it chill in the fridge—done! The lemon juice gives it a refreshing flavor, making it perfect for summer.
Its gentle, smooth texture also makes it easy to eat—another reason we recommend it.
ice daifuku
Here’s an idea for mochi ice cream that’s fun for its chewy texture.
Start with shiratamako (glutinous rice flour) as the base to make the mochi wrapper.
One of the charms is that there are plenty of hands-on steps like kneading and rolling, so you can enjoy the feel of the dough.
Once the dough is ready, place ice cream in the center, wrap it up, and you’re done.
Classic vanilla works well, but chocolate or matcha ice cream are delicious options too.
Also, if you choose flavors while thinking about how they pair with other foods and drinks, you can give your menu a cohesive feel.
[For Seniors] Enjoy July! Simple, Fun Snack Activities (61–70)
Watermelon pizza
The name alone is enough to spark interest—watermelon pizza.
Slice a watermelon into rounds to use as the “crust,” spread on some yogurt, and then top it with your favorite fruits.
That’s it! Simple is best, and I think any combination will turn out delicious.
It’s fun to think about what to put on it, and there’s also a craft-like enjoyment in deciding where to place each topping.
Prepping the ingredients might even give your hands and fingers a little workout.
Definitely try making it together with everyone and have a great time!
Fruit milk agar jelly
Somehow, milk kanten has a nostalgic flavor, doesn’t it? Agar is easier to handle than gelatin and sets more firmly, so I recommend it.
Using milk also lets you get some calcium.
It’s convenient to use mixed cut fruit that includes several kinds of fruit.
The more varieties you use, the more luxurious it looks.
After arranging the fruit in the mold, freeze it once.
That way, it won’t come loose as easily when you pour in the agar mixture.
It’s fun to think about how to arrange the fruit to create a lovely design.
amber sugar (kohakutou; a traditional Japanese candy made from agar and sugar)
Amber sugar candies so beautiful they almost feel too pretty to eat.
Their exterior is pleasantly crisp, while the inside stays soft, making them an easy treat for older adults as well.
They’re basically made by adding sugar and agar powder to water.
In July, it would be lovely to add blue food coloring to evoke the Tanabata night sky.
Although they’re relatively simple to make, they do require time to dry, so imagining the finished result while you wait becomes part of the fun.