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

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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warabi mochi

How to make Warabi Mochi in the microwave #recipe #shorts #レシピ #mochi

Warabi-mochi is usually finished with warabi starch, but here’s a method that uses potato starch instead.

Mix potato starch and sugar, add water, and microwave it.

After heating for about 30 seconds, take it out, stir with a spoon, and microwave again.

Repeat this process and—like magic—you’ll end up with delightfully chewy warabi-mochi.

Enjoy with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) or kinako (roasted soybean flour) if you like.

It’s great because you don’t need a stovetop.

This translucent Japanese sweet is a perfect fit for summer!

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Araki Jakkan

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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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Nakajima Junko

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Mango smoothie

[Easy] Become Beautiful!! How to Make a Mango Smoothie☆

How about a mango smoothie that lets you enjoy a tropical vibe? The basic method is quite simple: just blend frozen mango, yogurt, and honey.

It’s refreshingly cold—perfect for summer—and it’s a nice beauty booster, too.

Sharing ideas tailored to each person’s preferences can also help spark interest.

By the way, you can easily buy frozen mango at supermarkets and convenience stores, so it’s great for when you want to make one on short notice.

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yamamoto

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matcha parfait

✴︎How to Make a Matcha Parfait ✴︎ From Belgium #73

When it comes to sweets that look stunning in a glass, parfaits are the perfect choice! Their beautiful appearance can lift anyone’s spirits, regardless of age.

The basic way to make a parfait is simply to layer the ingredients in a glass, so it’s easy for older adults to enjoy as well.

In honor of Parfait Day on June 28, let’s make a recommended matcha parfait.

If you’re using matcha or milk kanten jelly, facility staff could prepare them in advance and have participants decorate their own glasses.

Some older adults may not like very cold foods, so it’s best to skip the ice cream.

Also, be mindful to make a portion size that can be finished comfortably.

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miyabi

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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!

soft mizu-yokan (soft water yokan jelly)

Soft Mizuyokan: How to Make Care Food – Yamagata City [Yunicia]

Let’s try making a classic summer treat—mizuyokan (chilled red bean jelly)—by hand during our snack activity! With its cool, gentle sweetness, mizuyokan is perfect not only for summer but also for the damp humidity of the rainy season, offering a light and refreshing snack.

It may seem difficult, but it’s very easy if you use store-bought smooth red bean paste (koshian).

Add powdered agar to water, heat it, and dissolve it thoroughly.

Then add the koshian and mix well until there are no lumps, pour it into a container, and let it set—that’s it.

It sets at room temperature, so even those who don’t like very cold foods can enjoy it.

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