[For Seniors] Enjoy July! Easy and Fun Snack Activities

Yogurt and blueberry panna cotta

[Easy Snack Recipe] Yogurt and Blueberry Panna Cotta

How about making a delicious treat with blueberries, which are in season from June to September? Today, we’re introducing Yogurt and Blueberry Panna Cotta, a delightful harmony of purple and white in both appearance and flavor.

First, thoroughly drain the yogurt using a strainer and paper towels.

Next, make the blueberry sauce: put blueberries in a saucepan and add granulated sugar and lemon juice to enhance sweetness and brightness.

Combine the drained yogurt with dissolved gelatin, sugar, and heavy cream, then pour into dishes and chill.

Once set, top with the blueberry sauce to finish.

The balance of sweetness and tartness is exquisite.

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Chilled Milk Mochi

Only 3 ingredients! How to make chilled milk mochi | #milk #milkmochi #snack #easyrecipe #ChefYukari #shorts

Here’s how to make chilled milk mochi.

Prepare potato starch (katakuriko), milk, sugar, a bowl, a pot, and a food storage container.

Put the potato starch and sugar into the pot and mix well.

Next, gradually add the milk, letting it blend in, and cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly.

When the milk mixture thickens to a custardy consistency, reduce to low heat and continue heating for 2 minutes while stirring well.

Transfer the milk mochi to a food storage container whose inside has been moistened with water, then place the entire container in an ice-water bath for about 30 minutes to cool to room temperature.

Cover the milk mochi with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to set.

It’s also great served with fruit.

Assign roles and have staff provide support so everyone can participate and enjoy the activity together.

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Jiggly milk yokan

I tried making jiggly milk yokan [Sakuragaoka Sanatorium]

Here’s how to make jiggly milk yokan, a dessert that looks and feels refreshing.

Prepare agar, sweet red bean paste (anko), water, sugar, skim milk, lukewarm water, and a tray or pan to mold it in.

In a bowl, combine the agar, sugar, skim milk, and lukewarm water and mix well.

Meanwhile, put the anko in a pot and dissolve it with water.

Pour the mixture you just combined into the pot with the anko, heat it, and stir carefully so it doesn’t come to a boil, then pour it into the tray.

Chill in the refrigerator until set, and it’s ready.

This jiggly milk yokan is also recommended when you don’t have much appetite—give it a try!

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Baked churros

[No-Fry, Easy] How to Make Churros Without Frying Using Pancake Mix

Let’s try making theme park–favorite churros as a snack activity at a senior care facility! This recipe doesn’t require deep-frying, which lowers the hurdle for preparation.

Put milk and oil in a pot and heat over medium.

Once it comes to a boil, turn off the heat and add pancake mix, stirring to combine.

Be careful not to burn yourself.

Beat eggs in a bowl, then add them to the dough you just made in two additions.

At first the dough won’t come together easily, but if you use a spatula to cut through it finely and then repeatedly press the dough against the bowl and fold it over, it will come together more smoothly.

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe onto parchment paper, and bake in the oven.

The toasty aroma makes this a mouthwatering treat!

French toast

[Hanauta Day Service Shimizu] Snack Activity: Let’s Make 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.

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Easy Hydrangea Jelly

[Super Easy] Hydrangea Jelly Made in the Microwave—No Stove or Knife Needed #dayservice #daycare #dayrehab #caregiving #seniors #snack #dessert #sweets

Here’s a simple hydrangea jelly you can make by heating it in the microwave.

It’s perfect for a June snack activity.

Soften gelatin in milk with sugar or in water, then heat it in the microwave along with grape juice.

Pour the milk-based jelly mixture into containers and chill until set.

The key for the grape jelly mixture made with grape juice is to prepare it in a storage bag.

Lay it flat to chill and set, then tear it into pieces with a fork and place them on top of the milk jelly.

The grape jelly pieces, which look like dice cuts, resemble hydrangea petals.

Since you can make this without using a stove or knives, try making it together with older adults.

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watermelon juice

Watermelon juice, watermelon storage methods, refrigerator [Easy Recipe] #watermelon #suika #juice #storage

Watermelon is one of the quintessential foods of summer.

But because of its size, it often won’t fit in the fridge, which can be a hassle.

That’s when watermelon juice comes in handy.

All you have to do is scoop out the flesh and blend it.

It’s easy to remember and you can try it right away.

By the way, if you blend it with the seeds, the texture will be a bit gritty.

If that bothers you, it’s a good idea to remove the seeds beforehand.

Also be careful with the parts close to the rind, as they can make the juice gritty too.

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