[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 (91–100)
soft mizu-yokan (soft water yokan jelly)
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.
sweet chestnut paste (Kurikinton)
Why not try making kuri kinton—well-known as a classic New Year’s dish—as an autumn snack when chestnuts are at their best? Believe it or not, you only need three ingredients! First, peel and cut sweet potatoes, then soak them in water to remove bitterness.
Drain, transfer to a microwave-safe container, add mirin, and microwave.
Once cooked, mash them and mix in syrup from candied chestnuts.
Finally, transfer to a serving dish, top with chestnuts, and it’s done.
It’s super easy, so give it a try!
Daikon mochi with sakura shrimp and green onions
Let’s make healthy yet delicious daikon cakes with the toasty aroma of sakura shrimp.
Grate the daikon and lightly drain it.
The key is to leave some moisture in the daikon.
Add thinly sliced green onions, finely chopped sakura shrimp, flour and potato starch, and salt; form into bite-sized pieces and pan-fry.
Since whole pieces of sakura shrimp can catch in your throat, chop them as finely as possible before mixing.
By adding potato starch, you’ll get a pleasantly chewy texture—an easy, highly recommended snack.
Pear custard tart
This pear custard tart doesn’t require an oven, so anyone can make it with ease! Since they’re bite-sized tarts, older adults can enjoy them comfortably, too.
Both the pear compote and the custard cream can be made using a microwave.
The tart crust is also simple: put biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin, then knead in melted butter until combined—no oven needed! If you’re making these with seniors as a snack-time activity, dividing the steps among participants might help everyone stay focused and engaged.
Pear tea cake
How about a snack-time activity featuring a dessert made with pears that come into season around July? A cake made with juicy pears is sure to whet your appetite with its refreshing aroma! It’s perfect for tea time, too.
By using pancake mix for the batter, it’s even easier to make.
Plus, all you have to do is pour the pears sautéed in butter and the cake batter into a rice cooker and cook as usual—so simple! Be sure to enjoy the rich, toasty flavor and silky texture of the pears.