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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 Simple Recommended Recipes (11–20)

Kintsuba Sweet Potato & Tofu Shiratama Zenzai

Seasonal Snack Recipes (January): Sweet Potato Kintsuba & Tofu Shiratama Zenzai

Kintsuba Sweet Potato & Tofu Shiratama Zenzai

Here are recipes using sweet potatoes: kintsuba and tofu shiratama zenzai.

For the sweet potato kintsuba, peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into small pieces, and microwave until tender.

Mash them, mix in sugar and other seasonings, and shape into squares.

Dip them in a batter made from flour and other ingredients, then cook each side until browned.

It’s fun to use tongs and grill them together on a hot plate.

For the shiratama zenzai, mix shiratamako (glutinous rice flour) with tofu to make the dumplings.

The chewy texture of the dumplings combined with the tofu’s fluffiness creates a delightful mouthfeel!

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Sweet potato kinton (sweet potato tea towel squeeze)

Super Easy: Fun Snack Activity #dayservice #daycare #adultdaycare #dayrehab #caregiving #seniors #snack #sweetpotato #apple #chakin-shibori

Sweet potato kinton (sweet potato tea towel squeeze)

Let me introduce smooth and delicious sweet potato chakin-shibori.

First, heat the sweet potatoes until soft, then mash them finely.

If you put them in a plastic bag and crush them with a pestle, anyone can do it easily.

Once there are no large lumps, add apple jam and mix.

If the mixture isn’t soft enough, adjust the texture by adding a little milk or soy milk at a time.

Take a piece of plastic wrap in your hand, place about two spoonfuls of the mixture on it, and roll it into a ball while shaping it.

Pulling the ends of the wrap will give you a neat “shibori” finish.

You can easily make a charming wagashi-style sweet, so it’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.

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[Microwave] Hydrangea Jelly

[Super Easy] Hydrangea Jelly Made in the Microwave—No Stove or Knife Needed #dayservice #daycare #dayrehab #caregiving #seniors #snack #dessert #sweets

[Microwave] Hydrangea Jelly

This hydrangea jelly features a beautiful contrast between two layers: milk pudding and grape jelly! Heat milk and sugar in the microwave, add gelatin, then pour into cups and chill.

For the grape jelly, mix it with gelatin in a storage bag or similar, lay it flat, and chill in the refrigerator until set.

Once firm, break the grape jelly into bite-sized pieces with a fork and layer them over the milk pudding—that’s it! This colorful, stylish jelly is perfect for celebrations like birthdays.

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[Just Mix] Super Easy! Cheesecake

[Just mix] An incredibly easy cheesecake! So silky-smooth even without heavy cream ♪ Rare cheesecake

[Just Mix] Super Easy! Cheesecake

It’s a very simple cheesecake recipe where you just mix, chill, and let it set.

When it comes to cheesecakes—like no-bake, baked, or Basque—no-bake cheesecake is perfect for a cooking activity because you don’t use heat; you simply chill it with gelatin to set it.

For the base, you crush biscuits and mix them with melted butter to make something like a tart crust.

Smashing the biscuits with a rolling pin or similar tool can be a great stress reliever and is sure to get everyone excited!

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Strawberry Mille-Feuille

[No Oven!] Easy Strawberry Millefeuille with Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets 🍓 Perfect for Valentine’s Day, White Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, and Mother’s Day 🌷 | Strawberry Millefeuille

Strawberry Mille-Feuille

When it comes to spring fruits, strawberries are definitely one of them.

These days you can even find them at supermarkets in winter, but strawberries are said to be at their best from April to June.

Here’s a recipe for a strawberry mille-feuille made with delicious strawberries in May.

Mille-feuille usually uses puff pastry, but we’ll cook it in a frying pan instead of using a toaster oven or oven.

For older adults who enjoy kitchen work, frying-pan cooking can be a lot of fun.

Layer cream and strawberries between the baked pastry.

Chill until set, slice, and enjoy.

Its store-bought cake appearance and delicious taste are sure to please older adults as well.

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Chilled Milk Mochi

Only 3 ingredients! How to make chilled milk mochi | #milk #milkmochi #snack #easyrecipe #ChefYukari #shorts

Chilled Milk Mochi

Here’s how to make chilled milk mochi.

Prepare potato starch (katakuriko), milk, sugar, a bowl, a pot, and a food storage container.

Put the potato starch and sugar into the pot and mix well.

Next, gradually add the milk, letting it blend in, and cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly.

When the milk mixture thickens to a custardy consistency, reduce to low heat and continue heating for 2 minutes while stirring well.

Transfer the milk mochi to a food storage container whose inside has been moistened with water, then place the entire container in an ice-water bath for about 30 minutes to cool to room temperature.

Cover the milk mochi with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to set.

It’s also great served with fruit.

Assign roles and have staff provide support so everyone can participate and enjoy the activity together.

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[For Seniors] Making Snacks at Nursing Homes: A Collection of Simple Recommended Recipes (21–30)

Jiggly milk yokan

I tried making jiggly milk yokan [Sakuragaoka Sanatorium]

Jiggly milk yokan

Here’s how to make jiggly milk yokan, a dessert that looks and feels refreshing.

Prepare agar, sweet red bean paste (anko), water, sugar, skim milk, lukewarm water, and a tray or pan to mold it in.

In a bowl, combine the agar, sugar, skim milk, and lukewarm water and mix well.

Meanwhile, put the anko in a pot and dissolve it with water.

Pour the mixture you just combined into the pot with the anko, heat it, and stir carefully so it doesn’t come to a boil, then pour it into the tray.

Chill in the refrigerator until set, and it’s ready.

This jiggly milk yokan is also recommended when you don’t have much appetite—give it a try!

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