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[For Seniors] Making Snacks in Nursing Homes: A Collection of Easy Recommended Recipes

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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 Easy Recommended Recipes (71–80)

Baked churros

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

Baked churros

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!

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Koinobori Crepe

Let's make it for Children's Day! Microwaveable rice flour koi-nobori crepes 🎏🎏🎏💖

Koinobori Crepe

Here’s an introduction to cute koinobori-themed crepes.

Instead of using a frying pan or griddle, you’ll make the crepe batter in the microwave.

Since no open flame is involved, these crepes are easy for older adults to prepare.

Use wheat flour or rice flour to make the batter.

Line a heatproof plate with parchment paper and pour the batter onto it.

Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.

Fill the finished crepe with your choice of fruit and whipped cream, then wrap it to resemble a koinobori carp streamer.

Top with cut fruit to create the scales and face, and you’re done.

These adorable and delicious koinobori crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.

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koinobori cake

#02 Koinobori Cake / Humble Housewife / Snack

koinobori cake

Let me introduce a perfect snack for May: a Koinobori (carp streamer) cake.

While sponge cake is often used, this time we’ll make it with sliced bread.

Of course, sponge cake works just fine, too.

Cut the bread into the shape of a carp streamer, spread on cream, and decorate with fruit.

Adding cream cheese or yogurt to the whipped cream gives it extra richness and a refreshing tang.

The slight tartness of the cream makes for a pleasant taste, well-suited to May when it can feel a bit warm.

Older adults can also make it while seated at a table, so everyone can enjoy this snack-time activity together.

Please use this as a reference and give it a try!

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Koinobori Soufflé Cheesecake

[Koinobori] The snack I’ll make for my husband who has a boyish heart is a “soufflé cheesecake made with just three ingredients.”

Koinobori Soufflé Cheesecake

Let us introduce a souffle cheesecake that captures the spirit of May, decorated like a koi nobori (carp streamer).

The ingredients are cream cheese, eggs, and granulated sugar—another nice point is that you only need a few items! Put the cream cheese in a bowl and mix it with the egg yolks.

Start mixing with a spatula, then finish by whisking thoroughly.

In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites with the granulated sugar to make a meringue.

Add the meringue little by little to the cream cheese mixture, gently folding from the bottom with a cutting motion.

Fold one end of a rectangular aluminum cup to create the tail of the koi nobori.

Pour in the batter and steam-bake it in the oven, then use a chocolate pen to draw the eyes and scales to finish.

It’s sure to be a hit if you make it at home with your grandchildren.

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Koinobori and kashiwa mochi

Koinobori Kashiwa-mochi: An easy recipe for making kashiwa-mochi in 30 minutes using a microwave

Koinobori and kashiwa mochi

When you think of May, carp streamers come to mind, right? For a May snack activity, how about adorable carp streamer–style kashiwa mochi? Put joshinko (rice flour) and water in a bowl and stir with chopsticks until no dry flour remains, then loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Soak the kashiwa leaves in water.

Place the warmed dough on parchment paper and knead it.

Since the dough tends to stick to your hands, kneading it on parchment paper is a great idea! Roll sweet red bean paste inside a long, thin strip of dough, then use a little water-thinned bean paste to draw the eyes and scales, and you’re done.

These super cute carp streamer kashiwa mochi are a must-try—give them a go!

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Baum rusk

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Baum rusk

Baumkuchen is known for its tree-ring-like pattern.

While it’s often enjoyed as is, with a little twist it can be even more delicious.

Slice the baumkuchen thinly, spread butter on the surface, and bake it in the oven.

The soft cake will firm up and turn into something like rusk.

Dip it in chocolate and add toppings like dried fruit or dragées, and you’ve got an adorable treat.

The steps are simple, making it perfect for preparing a snack together with seniors.

It’s also nice to chat with others and enjoy tea with the sweets you’ve made yourselves.

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Japanese-style parfait with matcha mizuyokan and brown sugar syrup

OyaTube! “Japanese-style parfait with matcha mizuyokan and kuromitsu”

Japanese-style parfait with matcha mizuyokan and brown sugar syrup

Let’s try making a Japanese-style parfait topped with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) over soft matcha mizu-yokan.

You can use store-bought matcha mizu-yokan, and kits that include the ingredients make it easy to prepare.

These days, you can enjoy parfaits casually at family restaurants and cafes, and even supermarkets sell cup parfaits.

However, there was a time when parfaits weren’t so readily available and were considered an occasional luxury.

Some older adults might still feel that way about parfaits.

During a snack-making activity where you make parfaits, why not ask people what kind of image or impressions they have of parfaits? It could spark a lively conversation.

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