About This Video

In this guided activity video, Vanessa and the Delight Station team create two fall-themed rice cake snacks that can be shared with family and friends. Viewers learn how to make a pumpkin-shaped snack using a rice cake, hummus, olives, and vegetables, as well as an owl-themed snack using an apple cinnamon rice cake, peanut butter, bananas, cranberries, almonds, and cereal.

Throughout the video, Vanessa demonstrates each step while encouraging creativity and personal choice. The hosts discuss healthy ingredients, seasonal themes, and ways to make snacks that are both fun and visually appealing.

Good For

• Adults with IDD who enjoy cooking, food preparation, and creative projects.

• Viewers interested in healthy snack ideas and seasonal activities.

• Adult day programs looking for guided cooking or food-themed enrichment activities.

• Caregivers seeking hands-on activities that encourage creativity and independence in the kitchen.

How to Use This Video

This video is designed as a follow-along food activity. Caregivers or program staff may wish to gather ingredients ahead of time and provide support with food preparation, ingredient handling, and kitchen safety as needed.

After watching, caregivers can ask questions like:

• Which snack design did you like best, the pumpkin or the owl?

• What healthy ingredients would you add to your own rice cake creation?

• Who would you like to make a snack for during the fall season?

This video involves food preparation and ingredients that may contain common allergens, including peanuts and tree nuts. Caregivers should review ingredients and provide supervision based on individual needs.