Level 3 · Liquidised: smooth, pourable, no bits. It can be sipped from a cup or taken by spoon, and needs no chewing. What do the levels mean?
Serves: 2 · Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: Ripe mango (fresh or frozen, no skin), coconut milk, plain yogurt, a squeeze of lime.
Steps
Blend 1 1/2 cups mango, 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup yogurt until very smooth.
Press through a strainer to remove any fibers.
Add lime tMango and coconut smoothieo taste. Thin with milk or thicken to Level 3.
Check the texture: it drips slowly in dollops through the prongs of a fork, and there are no lumps, skins or fibers. If it runs through quickly, thicken it a little (a food thickener works well).
Use the food level recommended by your speech-language pathologist or doctor. Textures change with cooking time, cooling and reheating, so check the food each time before serving, using the simple fork and spoon tests in our swallowing guide. Sit upright to eat, take small bites, and stay upright for 30 minutes after.