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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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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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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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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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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Swiss roll

Polka dot roll cake on a griddle! Perfect homemade treat for kids on a day off at home. Easy hot cake mix variation—no oven needed.

Let’s make an easy roll cake using pancake mix.

With this recipe, you can create a cute polka-dot roll cake.

Separate the eggs into yolks and whites, and whip each with a whisk.

When you combine the yolks and whites at the end, switch to a rubber spatula and gently fold with cutting motions—that’s the key! First, bake the batter mixed with cocoa powder, then pour in the remaining batter and bake to create the polka-dot pattern.

Add your favorite fruits and whipped cream, roll it up, and it’s done.

This roll cake is easy to make even without an oven, making it perfect for snack activities in senior care facilities.

Give it a try as an idea to incorporate!

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chocolate fondue

Easy and fun on a hot plate! Chocolate fondue [Proper Kitchen by Daiei]

Using a hot plate makes chocolate fondue easy to prepare.

To keep the chocolate in a liquid state, simply maintain gentle heat.

Place chocolate in a heatproof container and set it on the hot plate.

Once the chocolate melts, you can dip your ingredients whenever you’re ready to eat.

Since you only need to cut up ingredients like fruit or baumkuchen, it’s quick and simple to make.

Even older adults may enjoy this novel way of eating—dipping ingredients like marshmallows or potato chips into the chocolate.

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