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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 (21–30)

[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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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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Baby castella in a takoyaki maker

Baby Castella Made with Pancake Mix: Easy in a Takoyaki Maker! Perfect for a Snack♪

Baby castella in a takoyaki maker

This is a snack with the charm of letting you enjoy watching it cook right before your eyes.

As the batter is poured in, it gradually puffs up and browns, drawing attention.

Flipping it partway through takes a bit of skill, but when the color is evenly set, the result looks great and heightens the anticipation of cheers.

The bite-sized pieces make it easy to adjust the quantity and eat at a comfortable pace, which is another advantage.

Its simple sweetness makes it enjoyable fresh off the griddle as-is, and easy to use for a snack activity.

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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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Strawberry Awayuki Kanten (Strawberry ‘Light Snow’ Jelly)

[Super Easy] Strawberry Awayuki Jelly #dayservice #daycare #dayrehab #nursingcare #elderly #snack #sweets

Strawberry Awayuki Kanten (Strawberry 'Light Snow' Jelly)

Let’s make a cute-looking strawberry amanattō jelly! The ingredients are egg whites, strawberries, sugar, water, and agar.

Beat the egg whites with sugar until they form stiff peaks.

This is very hard to do with a regular whisk, so use a hand mixer, or have staff members take turns whisking.

Add gelatin and sugar to water and bring to a full dissolve, then gradually mix it into the beaten egg whites, add the strawberries, and chill until set.

With its fluffy texture, it’s an easy-to-eat dessert for older adults.

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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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Fluffy Steamed Egg Bread

[Sweets Made with Pancake Mix!] Fluffy Steamed Egg Bread: Easy Dessert Recipe

Fluffy Steamed Egg Bread

Let me introduce fluffy, delicious steamed egg cupcakes.

In a bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and milk.

Next, add pancake mix and stir well to avoid lumps.

Then pour the batter evenly into silicone cups.

Since the batter will rise, fill them to about 70%.

Line a frying pan with three layers of thick cooking paper, arrange the cups, and pour water into the pan.

Once it boils, cover with a lid and steam.

They’ll be ready in about 20 minutes.

They’re so soft that anyone can enjoy them.

Give them a try!

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