For seniors: Easy homemade snack activity using a hot plate
With a hot plate, you can enjoy making snacks that are simple and fun!
Snacks you can make with easy-to-find ingredients are perfect for lively group activities.
Can we make things like pancakes and cookies, too?
This time, we’re introducing easy recipes that even seniors can enjoy without strain.
Since you don’t use an open flame, it’s relatively safe and great for making together.
It’s sure to become a wonderful time filled with natural smiles.
Give it a try!
[For Seniors] Snack Activity Using a Hot Plate: Easy Homemade (1–10)
Gyoza Wrapper Pizza on a Hot PlateNEW!
Gyoza wrapper pizzas made on a hot plate are delightfully unexpected and easy to prepare.
Because they can be cooked on the spot, they’re well-suited to senior care facilities.
The gyoza wrappers are light and the portions are easy to eat, making them perfect for a snack.
The steps—spreading pizza sauce, adding toppings, sprinkling cheese—are easy to divide, so each participant can take on a role.
Choosing toppings also sparks conversation and brightens the overall atmosphere of the activity.
Waiting together as they cook builds anticipation, and enjoying them fresh off the plate is especially fun.
The crisp texture and familiar flavors are satisfying, making this a handy idea when you want to add variety to snack-time activities.
Red bean and cheese hotteok
How about trying “anko cheese hotteok,” where the sweetness of red bean paste and the saltiness of cheese create a wonderfully exquisite balance? Hotteok is a traditional snack that’s popular at Korean street stalls.
Some older adults may not be familiar with it, so this is a great chance to try a new flavor! It’s very easy to make.
Put the ingredients in a bowl and knead until there’s no dry flour left.
Since we’re using pancake mix, it’s nice that you can make it with just a few ingredients.
Wrap smooth red bean paste and cheese in the dough, seal it tightly, and then cook it.
Using a griddle lets you enjoy the cooking process, too.
Relax and enjoy the soothing combination of gooey, melty cheese and sweet anko!
Baumkuchen
Homemade Baumkuchen can seem difficult, right? Here’s a recipe that lets you make it easily on a griddle! Once you’ve prepared the batter following the video, make a rod out of aluminum foil to create the hole in the middle.
Brushing it with a little vegetable oil will keep it from sticking.
Pour the batter in a thin layer, let it brown lightly, and keep rolling it up in layers for a beautiful finish.
Since the steps are simple, it’s a recipe that even older adults can try with ease.
Please use it as an idea for a snack-time activity!
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.
Kurt Tautan
Let’s make an easy tarte Tatin on a griddle (hot plate).
You can make six servings at once, so it’s great for snack activities at senior care facilities! Remove only the seeds and tough core from the apples.
Since the peel is packed with nutrients, the key is to use the apples with the skin on.
Dice the apples into bite-sized cubes, then microwave them to soften.
Line aluminum cups on the hot plate, make caramel with sugar, then add the apples and batter in that order.
Cook until slightly caramelized, and you’re done.
It’s very simple, so give it a try!
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?
pudding
Even a pudding that seems elaborate can be made easily with a hot plate.
Put the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together.
Using paper cups as molds makes cleanup easy.
Add brown sugar to each paper cup, then pour in the mixed egg custard.
Arrange the cups on a hot plate filled with water and brought to a boil.
Cover with aluminum foil and steam-bake so the heat reaches the center thoroughly.
When removing the pudding from the paper cups, run a toothpick around the inside edge to release it cleanly—this is an important step.
Be careful of the hot steam and try it without burning yourself!