[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)
Hydrangea Panna Cotta
Let me introduce a sparkling, hydrangea-like beautiful dessert: Hydrangea Panna Cotta.
First, the panna cotta.
Heat and mix milk, heavy cream, and sugar, then add gelatin and vanilla extract.
Once fully dissolved, pour into cups and chill in the refrigerator.
Next, make the sparkling jelly.
Heat water, butterfly pea flowers (or butterfly pea tea), sugar, and gelatin, and dissolve well.
Divide into two bowls; add lemon juice to one of them.
The color will change, turning a beautiful purple.
After chilling in the refrigerator, top the panna cotta with the sparkling jelly and it’s ready.
It’s also a great idea for a Father’s Day event at a senior care facility.
Pineapple kanten (agar jelly)
Why not try making agar jelly using canned pineapple? Put sugar and the syrup from the can into a bowl, and divide the pineapple pieces among serving dishes.
Add powdered agar to the bowl with the sugar and syrup, pour in boiling water, and stir thoroughly.
Pour the agar mixture into the dishes with the pineapple, and once it has cooled slightly, chill in the refrigerator until set.
Since you’re using canned fruit, it’s easy to make—one of the best parts.
Summer can dampen your appetite, but this chilled, sweet pineapple agar jelly is sure to whet it.
pumpkin muffin
Let’s make easy pumpkin muffins using pancake mix.
Cut the seeded and peeled pumpkin into bite-size pieces, microwave until tender, then mash.
Once it has cooled slightly, add milk, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and pancake mix, and stir to make the batter.
Pour the batter into muffin cups and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes to finish.
As long as you prep the pumpkin first, the rest is mostly just mixing, so it’s a fun recipe to make together while chatting.
[For Seniors] Making Snacks in Nursing Homes: A Collection of Simple Recommended Recipes (81–90)
pumpkin dumplings
How about making dumplings with pumpkin? It’s an easy microwave-friendly recipe! Microwave the pumpkin at 600W for 5 minutes until it’s soft enough to mash.
Once mashed, add sugar, salt, and potato starch, and mix.
Roll the mixture by hand into bite-sized balls, flatten them, then place them in a frying pan lightly coated with salad oil and cook.
When they’re browned, add butter, then soy sauce, toss to coat, and they’re ready.
They’re dumplings, but since they’re made from pumpkin, they crumble easily and should be easy for older adults to eat.
watermelon juice
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.
Choco Banana Takoyaki
Let’s make a sweet treat like baby castella using a takoyaki maker.
Since we use pancake mix, it’s easier than takoyaki and you can make lots of tasty sweets without much risk of failure.
This time we filled them with banana, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, but feel free to try other fillings you like.
Making several varieties and letting the filling be a surprise when you bite in is fun, too.
Flipping them carefully so they don’t burn is good fine-motor exercise, so have all participants take turns doing it.
Smooth rare cheesecake
The tricky part of making cakes is getting the bake just right.
Even when you measure everything properly, mix the ingredients, and set the microwave time carefully, it still doesn’t turn out like the photo in the recipe… it happens, right? In that regard, with this silky no-bake cheesecake, you just mix the ingredients and let it chill in the fridge—done! The lemon juice gives it a refreshing flavor, making it perfect for summer.
Its gentle, smooth texture also makes it easy to eat—another reason we recommend it.
