Source: NHS Pediatric Dysphagia Recipe Book

Presentation

A delicious drink made with almond “milk”, cocoa, vanilla, and sugar.

Ingredients

For 2 servings

Vanilla

100 g almond milk

20 g dark chocolate

20 g sugar

Thickener for dysphagia

Preparation

Finely chop the dark chocolate.

Transfer it to a blender.

Add the other ingredients.

Blend until smooth and homogeneous.

Add the dysphagia thickener according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Mix for one minute.

Allergens

• Almond milk: Almonds are listed as food allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

Notes

• This recipe is also suitable for children aged 1 to 3 years.
• The term “almond milk” is incorrect, and in 2017, the Court of Justice of the European Union prohibited the use of the term “milk” for plant-based products, which can only be used for the mammary secretion of animals.
• Sugar: Should be avoided for children with potentially active conditions (possible presence of tumor cells). It can be replaced with a sweetener (e.g., stevia or erythritol) or fruit concentrate (e.g., date or quince concentrate, etc.).

Composition

Safety / Intended Use

•  The Atomic Chocolate Drink is suitable for dysphagia, and also for cases of anorexia (weight loss), xerostomia (dry mouth), and mucositis.
•  Not recommended in cases of diarrhea.
•  This product should be prepared following strict hygienic conditions, as no heat treatment steps are included.