[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 Simple Recommended Recipes (41–50)
Steamed pumpkin bread
Perfect for a snack! Here’s a steamed pumpkin bread recipe.
First, cut the pumpkin with the skin on and microwave it for about 5 minutes.
Remove the skin, mash with a fork, then add egg, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and pancake mix.
Mix well to make the batter.
Line a heatproof container with parchment paper, pour in the batter, add some preheated pumpkin pieces on top as decoration, and microwave for about 5 minutes.
That’s it! It’s a handy, recommended recipe for times when you can’t use the stove.
[For Seniors] Making Snacks at Nursing Homes: A Collection of Simple Recommended Recipes (51–60)
Nori Salt Fried Sticks
Did you know that abura-age, a familiar staple at the dinner table, is surprisingly rich in calcium? Here’s a quick snack using abura-age: Nori-Salt Abura-age Sticks.
They’re super easy to make—julienne the abura-age and microwave it to dry, then put the dried abura-age, aonori (green laver), and salt into a plastic bag and shake it up.
That’s it! The texture is light, like a snack chip, and you might find it hard to stop eating.
They’re a lot like potato chips, but much healthier, which is a nice bonus.
Marshmallow mousse
Here’s a simple recipe for marshmallow mousse with both straightforward ingredients and method.
You only need three ingredients: marshmallows, milk, and lemon.
Since marshmallows already contain gelatin and sugar, you don’t need to add anything else, making it easy to prepare.
Heat the marshmallows together with the milk until melted, then pour into cups and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Just by chilling, it naturally separates into two layers—fluffy on top and moist underneath—making it a fun dessert.
It’s smooth and easy to eat, so even those with small appetites should be able to enjoy it effortlessly.
Bear muffin
Let me show you how to make cute bear muffins in the microwave.
Put Oreos in a food storage bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin.
If you keep going until they become powder, the finish will look nicer.
Add milk and mix well to complete the batter.
If you cut off a corner of the bag, it becomes a spout you can pour from.
Pour the batter into cups until they’re about 80% full, tap to release air, and decorate the ears with chocolate chip cookies.
Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.
Once they’ve cooled slightly, draw the faces with a chocolate pen, and they’re done.
Make your own unique bears and try swapping them with friends for extra fun!
bread pudding
Here’s a simple microwave bread pudding.
First, make the custard mixture.
Combine eggs, sugar, and milk, and mix well to break up the egg strands.
Prepare your favorite bread and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Line a tray with the bread, then pour the custard over it.
Cover with plastic wrap and heat it in the microwave—ready in no time.
It’s a snack that checks all the boxes: no stovetop needed, easy steps, and easy to eat, making it perfect for recreational activities at senior care facilities as well.
Blueberry yogurt ice cream
Here’s a blueberry yogurt ice cream you can make just by kneading a bag.
First, put blueberry jam into a food storage bag.
Think about the final texture you want: if you like chunks, leave some pieces intact; if you prefer it smooth, mash the blueberries well.
Add heavy cream and yogurt, then knead the bag thoroughly until the color is uniform.
Squeeze out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and freeze it.
There’s no cooking involved, and most of the process is simply mixing by kneading the bag, so anyone can make it easily.
It’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.
Watermelon sherbet
Watermelon sherbet is perfect for hot summer days and is highly recommended as a snack activity in senior care facilities! The ingredients are watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and chocolate chips.
Use a spoon to scoop the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and remove the seeds.
Put the watermelon, lemon juice, and sugar into a zip-top bag and knead it by hand.
When freezing, the key is to lay the bag flat on a tray! Spreading it thin helps it freeze faster and makes it easy to crumble by hand.
Once it’s fully chilled and set, break it up by hand and serve in bowls.
Finish by decorating with chocolate chips to look like seeds, and it’s ready! It’s very easy to make, and there’s no washing up to do, which is a nice bonus.
Give it a try!
