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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 (1–10)
fruit punch
This vividly colorful fruit punch is a playful idea that lets you feel like a kid again.
Just looking at this soothing treat is delightful, and seniors are sure to enjoy it too! Put warabi mochi and shaved ice syrup in a bowl and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
In another bowl, combine shiratama flour with water to make shiratama dumplings—the ideal texture is as soft as an earlobe.
Roll into small balls, boil them in water, then transfer to cold water.
Mix fruit, colored warabi mochi, and shiratama with fruity syrup and soda, then plate it up.
A fizzy, fun fruit punch is ready!
Milky Way Yokan
These sparkling, beautiful yokan that look like the Milky Way are perfect for Tanabata events! They’re simply layers of mizu-yokan topped with kanten arranged to resemble the Milky Way, so even seniors should find them easy to make.
The cool, jiggly texture of the kanten and mizu-yokan goes down smoothly in the hot, humid season and is great when your appetite is low.
By using a confectionery decoration called “arazan,” you can easily recreate a stylish starry sky—give it a try!
Tanabata Jiggly Milk Pudding
In the hot summer months, you can’t help craving something light and refreshing for dessert! How about a cool, jiggly Tanabata milk pudding that’s perfect for a Tanabata snack activity? If you use the microwave to dissolve the gelatin—the key step when making puddings and jellies—you can make it easily without using the stove, even in the heat of summer.
Top a simple milk pudding with a jelly made from peach juice to give it an elegant, upscale look.
Adding star-shaped cutout fruit makes it even more delightful! The cutting is a fun task, so it’s great for older adults to help with, too.
Cream soda to be eaten slowly
Melon cream soda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream floating on melon soda—it’s a beloved menu item for kids and adults alike.
Still, some people may feel they have to rush because the ice cream melts too quickly.
This version is perfect for those people: it uses ice cream that’s slow to melt.
Mix ice cream base with milk and freeze it.
Combine melon shaved-ice syrup with carbonated water and a thickening powder, then stir gently until it thickens; pour it into a glass to finish.
Even with the thickener, you can still enjoy the fizzy sensation, making it a safe option for older adults with reduced swallowing function.
Pineapple kanten (agar jelly)
Why not try making agar jelly using canned pineapple? Put sugar and the syrup from the can into a bowl, and divide the pineapple pieces among serving dishes.
Add powdered agar to the bowl with the sugar and syrup, pour in boiling water, and stir thoroughly.
Pour the agar mixture into the dishes with the pineapple, and once it has cooled slightly, chill in the refrigerator until set.
Since you’re using canned fruit, it’s easy to make—one of the best parts.
Summer can dampen your appetite, but this chilled, sweet pineapple agar jelly is sure to whet it.
White peach sorbet
How about a July-perfect dessert: White Peach Sorbet? Peaches are in season in July, so you can enjoy the taste of the season as you make it! This time, we’re sharing a recipe using products from Ryo-Shoku Service Co., Ltd.
Put Motto Motto Calcium Peach in a bowl, add sugar, white peach, and lemon juice, and mix well.
Then add Neo Haitromiel Slim, stir thoroughly for at least one minute, transfer to a freezer bag, and freeze.
Once frozen, knead the bag by hand to turn it into a sorbet texture.
Serve in a dish and it’s ready.
This chilled, gently sweet white peach sorbet is an easy-to-eat treat even in the summer.
Super easy! Refreshing peach mousse
How about a super-easy peach mousse that you just mix and chill? This menu features peaches at their peak in July, making it perfect for a fun homemade treat—and the sweet aroma of peaches is sure to soothe your soul.
Score the peach all the way around with a knife and twist to split it into two; the pit will come out cleanly as you rotate.
Cut into eight wedges, peel, and dice into bite-size pieces.
To prevent browning, drizzle with lemon juice.
Dissolve gelatin in hot water.
Blend the peaches with egg yolks, milk, and sugar in a blender.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar until it forms stiff peaks, then add the blended mixture and the gelatin.
Mix thoroughly, pour into molds, and refrigerate until set.
Done!