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[For Seniors] Making Snacks in Nursing Homes: A Collection of Easy Recommended Recipes
Eating snacks makes you feel happy, doesn’t it?
So why not incorporate snack-making into recreation activities at day services and senior care facilities?
Because older adults have a wide range of physical and mental conditions, there may be times when using fire or knives isn’t possible.
In such cases, recipes that use a microwave or oven, or ones that just require mixing and setting, are recommended.
They’re easy and safe to try, so many people can enjoy them.
Have the seniors share the tasks little by little, with care staff watching over and supporting as needed.
And at the end, how about everyone chatting together and enjoying a lovely tea party?
[For Seniors] Making Snacks at Nursing Homes: A Collection of Simple Recommended Recipes (1–10)
Fluffy, melty strawberry bavaroisNEW!
You can also make bavarois easily by using Fruiche mix, which sets when combined with milk.
In addition to milk, fold in whipped heavy cream to the Fruiche.
That alone completes the bavarois base.
Normally, bavarois is made by combining a sauce of eggs, milk, and sugar with whipped cream and setting it with gelatin.
It usually takes some effort, but this easy method makes it perfect as a snack activity for seniors.
Pour the bavarois base into containers, chill until set, and top with strawberries and whipped cream to finish.
If you like, drizzle strawberry jam or strawberry sauce on top to make it look even nicer and taste even better.
Baby castella in a takoyaki makerNEW!
This is a snack with the charm of letting you enjoy watching it cook right before your eyes.
As the batter is poured in, it gradually puffs up and browns, drawing attention.
Flipping it partway through takes a bit of skill, but when the color is evenly set, the result looks great and heightens the anticipation of cheers.
The bite-sized pieces make it easy to adjust the quantity and eat at a comfortable pace, which is another advantage.
Its simple sweetness makes it enjoyable fresh off the griddle as-is, and easy to use for a snack activity.
Baumkuchen on a hot plateNEW!
This is a handmade treat where you can enjoy the process of gradually finishing it by repeating the baking steps.
When it comes to Baumkuchen, its most distinctive feature is the hollow center.
You’ll create this hollow using a rod made from aluminum foil.
Spread the batter thinly on a hot plate and cook it; once set, place the rod on top and roll it up.
By repeating this many times, the layers build up, and your anticipation grows as you imagine the final shape.
Once it reaches the desired size, remove it from the hot plate and carefully pull out the rod to keep its shape.
Cut it to your preferred size and enjoy.
crispy cakeNEW!
As its name suggests, the “Crispy Cake” is characterized by its crunchy texture.
It’s very easy to make! Thoroughly mix pancake mix, put the batter in a piping bag, pipe it in spirals onto a frying pan, and cook it in thin layers.
Once the batter is browned, roll it up into a stick shape and it’s done.
You can enjoy flavor variations by finishing with chocolate sauce, honey, or whipped cream to suit your taste.
It’s easy to hold and eat with one hand, which means less mess and a calmer eating experience—another plus.
The flow from cooking to eating is clear, making it satisfying overall.
Its appearance is fresh and it’s an easy idea to use when you want to add a twist.
Gyoza Wrapper Pizza on a Hot PlateNEW!
Gyoza wrapper pizzas made on a hot plate are delightfully unexpected and easy to prepare.
Because they can be cooked on the spot, they’re well-suited to senior care facilities.
The gyoza wrappers are light and the portions are easy to eat, making them perfect for a snack.
The steps—spreading pizza sauce, adding toppings, sprinkling cheese—are easy to divide, so each participant can take on a role.
Choosing toppings also sparks conversation and brightens the overall atmosphere of the activity.
Waiting together as they cook builds anticipation, and enjoying them fresh off the plate is especially fun.
The crisp texture and familiar flavors are satisfying, making this a handy idea when you want to add variety to snack-time activities.
Mitarashi dangoNEW!
With their pleasantly chewy texture, mitarashi dango are a familiar, comforting snack that many older adults know well.
Rolling the dumplings moves the fingertips just enough to offer potential occupational-therapy benefits.
Because the task is simple, it’s likely to spark conversation among participants—“I used to make these all the time,” and so on.
After boiling, cool the dumplings in ice water, then thread them onto skewers.
Grilling them lightly on a grate and coating them with a sweet-savory mitarashi glaze enhances both aroma and flavor.
Skewering makes them easy to hold and helps stabilize the motion of eating.
It’s a dish best enjoyed in a calm setting with a cup of hot tea.
Sakura Panna CottaNEW!
This dessert evokes spring with pink, cherry-blossom-flavored jelly atop pure white panna cotta.
Bloom powdered gelatin, then mix it with milk, heavy cream, and sugar, and heat in the microwave.
Let it cool slightly, pour into containers, and chill until set.
Pour the pink liquid extracted from salted cherry blossoms along with jelly mix over the set panna cotta.
Add the salted cherry blossoms, chill again until firm, and it’s done.
With the salted blossoms and their fragrance, it’s a dish that can help older adults feel the spring season.
It can be made while seated, so many seniors are likely to join in for a snack-time activity.