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IDDSI Level 3 · Puréed

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Moderately-thick treat, blended to spoonable.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse — puréed texture, IDDSI Level 3
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Jaw Surgery Diet
Texture graded against the IDDSI framework. Not individually reviewed by a clinician — how this site works
5g
Protein
260
kcal
22g
Carbs
18g
Fat
6g
Fibre
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 60 ml milk of choice
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Makes 2 servings · 10 min · Western

Method

  1. Blend avocado, cocoa, maple, vanilla and salt.
  2. Add the milk gradually until smooth and glossy.
  3. Blend to a moderately-thick, spoonable mousse.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Texture note — IDDSI Level 3

Moderately-thick is IDDSI Level 3. Add more milk for a drinkable Level 2.

Why this works at IDDSI Level 3

Level 3 is moderately-thick, or liquidised — it can be drunk from a cup but is smooth enough to be eaten with a spoon, and it should drip rather than pour off a tilted spoon. There should be no lumps at all, because at this thickness a lump is easy to miss until it is already at the back of the throat.

At 2 servings this recipe delivers 5g of protein and 260 kcal per serving in about 10 min — worth knowing because protein intake, not calories alone, is what limits soft-tissue healing when chewing is restricted. Move up a stage on your surgeon's or speech-language pathologist's timeline rather than by how you feel on a given day: texture that is too advanced is the most common cause of pain, wound irritation and choking risk in the first weeks.

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See it made, or buy it nearby

Texture is hard to judge from written steps alone. Watching someone make it is often the quickest way to see how smooth “smooth” actually needs to be — and on the days cooking is too much, finding somewhere nearby that already makes it is a reasonable substitute.

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What makes this easier

High-power blender and fine-mesh sieve. The recovery kit explains why each one earns its place, and what to look for when buying.

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Medical disclaimer. Jaw Surgery Diet is patient education, not medical advice, and it does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Texture stages here follow the IDDSI framework, but the right stage for you is the one your own surgeon, speech-language pathologist or dietitian has set. If you are unsure whether a texture is safe for you — or if you cough, choke or feel food catching when you swallow — stop and contact your care team.