[Snack Activity] Easy and Delicious: Snack Ideas to Make Together with Seniors

cupcake

Making Sweets with the BRUNO Hot Plate | Cupcake Plate & Recipes | Chie Sakasita

Let’s make cupcakes on a hot plate using a cupcake plate.

Since we’re using pancake mix as an ingredient, it’s super easy.

Once you’ve mixed the ingredients to make the batter, pour it into the cupcake plate and top with chocolate or jam.

The batter will rise as it bakes, so it’s fine to pour in a smaller amount.

If you insert a bamboo skewer and it comes out clean, they’re ready.

Being able to eat them while they’re warm is the best part of a snack-time activity! Be sure to make them together and enjoy warm cupcakes.

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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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Steamed sweet potato bread

Ishizue Kitchen: Senior-Friendly Recipe Introduction [Steamed Sweet Potato Bread] #SweetsRecipe #RecipeVariation #PancakeMix

How about sweet potato steamed muffins for a snack activity at a senior care facility? Cut washed sweet potatoes with the skin on into 1 cm cubes, then soak them in water to remove bitterness.

In a bowl, combine pancake mix, eggs, sugar, and milk, and mix well.

Using pancake mix makes it easy to prepare snacks, so it’s perfect for these activities.

Line molds with paper cups, add the microwaved sweet potato pieces and the batter.

Steam-bake in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, and they’re ready.

Sweet potatoes contain calcium to help strengthen bones, dietary fiber to support gut health, and potassium to reduce swelling, making them a great ingredient for older adults!

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corn dog

Easy, No-Fry Corn Dogs in a Tamagoyaki Pan | How to Make a Corn Dog without Deep Frying

When you think of American corndogs, many people may feel they’re a bit daunting because you have to deep-fry them.

But here’s a corndog you can easily make without frying in oil! Since you use a tamagoyaki pan (Japanese rolled omelet pan), it might be easier for seniors to try as well.

The batter uses pancake mix, so it’s simple.

Pour the batter into the tamagoyaki pan, heat until bubbles form on the surface, place a sausage on top, roll it up, and cook until browned—that’s it! You can also enjoy variations by adding things like mayonnaise or cheese.

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Daikon mochi with sakura shrimp and green onions

Delicious and Healthy ♪ Recipe: Snack – Daikon Mochi with Sakura Shrimp and Green Onions

Let’s make healthy yet delicious daikon cakes with the toasty aroma of sakura shrimp.

Grate the daikon and lightly drain it.

The key is to leave some moisture in the daikon.

Add thinly sliced green onions, finely chopped sakura shrimp, flour and potato starch, and salt; form into bite-sized pieces and pan-fry.

Since whole pieces of sakura shrimp can catch in your throat, chop them as finely as possible before mixing.

By adding potato starch, you’ll get a pleasantly chewy texture—an easy, highly recommended snack.

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baked apple

Easy grilled apples—just cook on a hot plate

With a griddle (hot plate), you can easily enjoy baked apples.

Melt butter on the preheated plate, then cook thinly sliced apples.

Cover with a lid to steam-cook them so they heat through more evenly.

Once both sides are browned, sprinkle granulated sugar to finish.

You can customize by adding cinnamon or serving with vanilla ice cream.

Baked apples may help with recovery from fatigue, and the pectin, which is abundant in the peel, supports digestive health—so it’s best to eat them with the skin on.

Try incorporating this into your snack time and enjoy sweet, delicious baked apples.

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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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