[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?
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For Seniors: Making Snacks at Nursing Homes. A Collection of Easy Recommended Recipes (71–80)
Bear muffin
Let me show you how to make cute bear muffins in the microwave.
Put Oreos in a food storage bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin.
If you keep going until they become powder, the finish will look nicer.
Add milk and mix well to complete the batter.
If you cut off a corner of the bag, it becomes a spout you can pour from.
Pour the batter into cups until they’re about 80% full, tap to release air, and decorate the ears with chocolate chip cookies.
Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.
Once they’ve cooled slightly, draw the faces with a chocolate pen, and they’re done.
Make your own unique bears and try swapping them with friends for extra fun!
Mikan Calpis Jelly
With mandarin Calpis jelly, you can enjoy a refreshing taste.
The process has three main steps.
First, make the Calpis jelly using Calpis and gelatin.
Next, make the mandarin jelly using canned mandarins and gelatin.
Then layer both in the same glass, and it’s done.
This time I introduced a recipe using mandarins, but it should turn out delicious with other fruits as well.
If you take the flavor of Calpis as a guide, you can choose fruits that pair well with it.
Soy milk shiratama with kinako and kuromitsu
Shiratama sweets are popular with people of all ages, from children to adults.
Here’s a very simple shiratama treat: soy milk shiratama with kinako and kuromitsu.
As the title suggests, you only need four ingredients: soy milk, shiratama flour, kinako, and kuromitsu.
Mix the shiratama flour with the soy milk, pinch off bite-size pieces, and drop them into boiling water to form dumplings.
Let them cool slightly, plate them, then drizzle with kuromitsu and sprinkle with kinako to finish.
You can use store-bought kuromitsu and add as much as you like.
It’s a highly recommended snack known for its delightfully chewy texture.
Watermelon sherbet
Watermelon sherbet is perfect for hot summer days and is highly recommended as a snack activity in senior care facilities! The ingredients are watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and chocolate chips.
Use a spoon to scoop the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and remove the seeds.
Put the watermelon, lemon juice, and sugar into a zip-top bag and knead it by hand.
When freezing, the key is to lay the bag flat on a tray! Spreading it thin helps it freeze faster and makes it easy to crumble by hand.
Once it’s fully chilled and set, break it up by hand and serve in bowls.
Finish by decorating with chocolate chips to look like seeds, and it’s ready! It’s very easy to make, and there’s no washing up to do, which is a nice bonus.
Give it a try!
Peach compote jelly
Let’s make a refreshing-looking Peach Compote Jelly using peaches that are in season in July! Keeping the skin on, use a knife to score the peach as if you were halving it.
There’s a large pit in the center, so when your knife hits the pit, rotate the peach all the way around while keeping the blade against it.
This will let you remove the pit cleanly and easily.
Simmer the peach, skin on, for about 6 minutes, then remove the skin when you take it out of the pot.
Add gelatin to the remaining poaching liquid, chill in the refrigerator until set, and it’s ready.
This cute pink peach compote jelly is a treat that will help you enjoy and beat the summer heat!
Super easy! Refreshing peach mousse
How about a super-easy peach mousse that you just mix and chill? This menu features peaches at their peak in July, making it perfect for a fun homemade treat—and the sweet aroma of peaches is sure to soothe your soul.
Score the peach all the way around with a knife and twist to split it into two; the pit will come out cleanly as you rotate.
Cut into eight wedges, peel, and dice into bite-size pieces.
To prevent browning, drizzle with lemon juice.
Dissolve gelatin in hot water.
Blend the peaches with egg yolks, milk, and sugar in a blender.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar until it forms stiff peaks, then add the blended mixture and the gelatin.
Mix thoroughly, pour into molds, and refrigerate until set.
Done!
watermelon jelly
When you think of summer fruits for hot days, many people think of watermelon.
Let’s try making a jelly using watermelon! It looks just like the real thing, so older adults are sure to love it too.
Make the rind jelly with agar, granulated sugar, water, and melon-flavored shaved ice syrup.
Use a chocolate pen to draw seed patterns inside a container, pour in the jelly, and refrigerate.
Next, make the white part of the rind the same way, pour it into the container, and let it set.
Finally, blend watermelon into a juice and combine it with agar and granulated sugar to make the watermelon jelly.
Pour it into the mold, chill until set, and it’s done.