For seniors: Easy homemade snack activity using a hot plate

Soufflé Pancakes

How to make soufflé pancakes. Using a griddle! Baking sweets at a pastry chef’s home!

Just looking at fluffy pancakes is soothing and makes you feel happy, doesn’t it? Let’s use a griddle to easily make fluffy, café-style pancakes at home.

The key is to mix the yolks and whites separately.

Whipping them on their own incorporates more air, resulting in a light, fluffy texture.

It also has the advantage of whipping faster than when beaten together.

Once the batter is ready, portion it onto the griddle and steam-cook until done.

Top with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fruit as you like.

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Chocolate brownie

Chocolate Brownies Made on a Hot Plate | kurashiru [Kurashiru]

We often think of making chocolate brownies in an oven, but you can actually make them on a griddle, too! You don’t even need a brownie pan, which makes it easy to give it a try.

Lightly toast the walnuts and set them aside.

Prepare the batter, pour it into a mold made from parchment paper, and bake—then you’ll have delicious chocolate brownies.

Since it’s as simple as mixing the ingredients together, it’s perfect for a snack activity at senior facilities.

Such activities can help stimulate the brain while providing hand exercise, and they also encourage communication among residents, making for an enjoyable time.

Give it a try!

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dorayaki (Japanese red-bean pancake)

Yama Mark!! Homemade Dorayaki with a Chewy Texture Made on a Hot Plate

Here’s an introduction to soft and chewy dorayaki.

To achieve that chewy texture, we use Japanese yam (yamaimo).

It’s often used in okonomiyaki as well, isn’t it? Since the preparation can be done while seated at a table, it’s a great activity to make together with many older adults.

Let’s mix eggs, flour, and other ingredients to make the batter.

Pour the batter onto a hot plate, cook both sides, sandwich sweet red bean paste in between, and it’s done.

As you make the dorayaki, a sweet, pleasant aroma will likely fill the entire room.

Don’t you think dorayaki you make yourself tastes even better? It’s a snack activity menu that’s sure to bring smiles to the faces of seniors.

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Pizza

Domino’s-Style Shrimp Mayonnaise Pizza on a Griddle: How to Make It [kattyanneru]

How about making pizza for a snack-time activity? Put the dough ingredients into a bowl and start mixing.

Since it will be powdery at first, mix it a bit with chopsticks or a spatula, then gather it together and knead.

Once the dough comes together and becomes smooth, place it in a bowl to rise.

If you have an oven with a proofing function, it’s easy; if not, cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent drying and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour.

Since making the dough takes time, staff can prepare it in advance, and the older adults can enjoy doing the toppings.

Why not give it a try while everyone chats and has fun together?

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Crepe

Let's make authentic crepes on a hot plate! / Miki Mama

Crepes piled high with whipped cream and fruit are so exciting, aren’t they? Let’s try making those crepes for a snack activity! Pour the mixed batter onto a griddle.

The key when pouring is to use a ladle to spread it thinly into a circle.

Once both sides are cooked, transfer it to a plate and start adding toppings.

Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fruit—anything you like is fine.

The great thing about a snack activity isn’t just enjoying something tasty, but also having fun customizing the toppings to your own taste.

Try adding crepes to your snack activity and enjoy a delightful time!

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Oatmeal oyaki

On a griddle! Chewy Oatmeal Oyaki Recipe / Sachiko Kondo’s Parent-and-Child Snacks

Oatmeal is rich in plant-based protein and minerals such as calcium and iron.

It’s also famous as a superfood because it provides plenty of dietary fiber, which helps regulate digestion and curb spikes in blood sugar.

Let’s use that oatmeal to make oyaki! Once you mix the ingredients, cook them on a griddle.

If you prepare a variety of toppings—like corn, edamame, or tuna—the colors will be vibrant and it will make the activity more fun.

These delicious, nutrient-packed oatmeal oyaki are perfect for a snack activity at senior care facilities.

Give it a try together and have a lively, enjoyable time.

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roasted sweet potato

Baked sweet potatoes on a hot plate 🍠✨

How about some easy roasted sweet potatoes made on a griddle? When you think of roasted sweet potatoes, you probably imagine slowly roasting them in a campfire.

But if you slice sweet potatoes or purple yams into rounds and cook them on a griddle (hot plate), you can enjoy roasted sweet potatoes quickly and easily.

Arrange the sliced potatoes on the griddle and cook until they’re tender.

Turning them over with chopsticks helps improve fine motor skills and stimulates the brain.

Plus, the sense of accomplishment from making them yourself builds motivation and confidence.

Be careful to avoid burns, and enjoy your roasted sweet potato snack activity!

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