For Seniors: Easy and Delicious! November Snack Activity
November is known as the season of hearty appetites, a time when we encounter many delicious ingredients.
Why not try a snack activity that incorporates seasonal flavors at day-service centers or senior care facilities?
Here are some recommended snack activity ideas for November.
We’ve gathered easy and tasty snack recipes for seniors using ingredients like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, chestnuts, and grapes.
The steps are simple, so it’s easy to give them a try.
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[For Seniors] Easy and Delicious! November Snack Activity Ideas (31–40)
Pumpkin soft cookies
Let’s try making soft pumpkin cookies.
When you think of cookies, most are crisp with a bit of crunch, right? By using pancake mix, even seniors can easily make soft cookies.
The cookies also include mashed pumpkin that’s been microwaved.
You’ll get cookies with a gentle pumpkin aroma and a fluffy, tender texture.
Seniors might find it refreshing to use pancake mix for treats beyond just pancakes.
Pancake-mix recipes were trendy a little while ago.
There are many snacks you can make with pancake mix, so why not give it a try?
French toast
Place a hot plate on the table and try making French toast.
It’s recommended for older adults because they can enjoy cooking while seated.
Prepare slices of bread cut into bite-sized pieces.
Put eggs and milk into a bowl and have the older adult mix them.
Soak the bread in the mixture, then cook it on the hot plate greased with butter or oil.
It may remind older adults of times when they cooked and served meals for their families.
It’s easy to make, so please give it a try.
Crepe
Let’s make some delicious crepes that bring a taste of spring.
Mix flour and eggs to prepare the crepe batter.
A frying pan works fine for cooking, but how about trying a hot plate? With a hot plate, you can set it on the table and make the batter right there.
Of course, you can also prepare the batter at the table, so you can sit while making it.
If you make crepes while seated, even older adults who find it difficult to stand can participate.
Once the batter is cooked, add strawberries and whipped cream, roll it up, and add extra toppings.
Tasty crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.
Stick Banana Pie
Stick Banana Pies that let you enjoy the gentle sweetness of bananas and the crisp texture of puff pastry.
They’re safe and easy to make in about 15 minutes, so they’re also recommended for seniors who enjoy making sweets.
Cut thick slices of banana, brush egg yolk onto puff pastry sheets that have been quartered, then line up the banana pieces.
Bake in the oven, and once the surface turns a nice golden brown, they’re ready.
You can finish with a dusting of powdered sugar if you like.
Enjoy them warm for extra toastiness, or let them cool to highlight the banana’s sweetness.
A dessert that adds color to spring snacks while satisfying both heart and appetite.
Fruit Daifuku
Fruit daifuku has become a big trend in recent years.
Do you think making it by hand is too difficult? Believe it or not, you can easily make it using a microwave! The colorful cross-sections when cut are sure to delight seniors as well.
First, wrap your favorite fruit with store-bought smooth red bean paste (koshian).
Next, mix the mochi ingredients with water and heat them in the microwave.
Finally, wrap the fruit with the mochi and you’re done! Try choosing seasonal fruits like strawberries, mandarins, or kiwis to enjoy a sense of the season.
[For Seniors] Easy and Delicious! November Snack Activities (41–50)
Persimmon mizu-yokan (persimmon agar jelly)
Let’s make persimmon mizuyokan, a classic autumn jelly dessert using persimmons! Finely chop the persimmons, add water and sugar, heat, skim off any scum, then blend into a paste.
Heat water, sugar, and powdered agar until fully dissolved, mix in the persimmon paste, strain, heat again, then pour into a mold and chill to set.
It’s delicious as is, with the gentle sweetness of persimmon, but topping it with a sauce made from fully ripe persimmons makes it look luxurious and lets you enjoy the flavor of persimmon twice over.
In conclusion
We’ve shared ideas for November snack activities that are perfect for autumn appetites.
With plenty of recipes using seasonal ingredients, you can fully savor the fall.
The steps are simple, too, making them easy for older adults to try.
Have fun making them and enjoy a wonderful snack activity experience!