9 Festive Holiday Recipes for Dysphagia Diets

Gingerbread cookies on a platter

This holiday season, ensure everyone has a seat at the table with these festive recipes that are safe for those with swallowing difficulties. Each recipe was specially designed with those challenged by dysphagia in mind and meet a variety of IDDSI levels.

  • Dysphagia-friendly lemon drop

    Cranberry Lemon Drop

    The perfect cocktail for your next holiday party! Versions available for IDDSI Levels 2 and 3.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly custard egg nog

    Custard Egg Nog

    A holiday classic with a dysphagia friendly twist. Versions available for IDDSI Levels 2 and 3.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour

    Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

    Enjoy all the flavors of the season in just a sip with this easy-to-make festive cocktail. Versions available that meet IDDSI Levels 2 or 3.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly peppermint moch

    Peppermint Mocha

    Get cozy with a festive dysphagia-friendly winter warmer! Versions available that meet IDDSI Levels 2 and 3.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly spinach and mushroom beef roast

    Spinach & Mushroom Beef Roast

    This hearty entree isn’t just delicious, it’s packed with protein and is a great main course for your dysphagia-friendly holiday dinner. Meets IDDSI Levels 4-7.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly gingerbread loaf

    Gingerbread Loaf

    A dysphagia-friendly spin on classic that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Meets IDDSI Levels 4-6.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly gingerbread cookies

    Gingerbread Cookies

    Cookies aren’t just for Santa—these gingerbread cookies for dysphagia diets are too good to pass up! Meets IDDSI Levels 4-6.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly peppermint cookies

    Peppermint Swirl Cookies

    All the flavors of a candy cane packed into a delicious pastry! Meets IDDSI Levels 4-7.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly red velvet whoopie pies

    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    Indulge your sweet tooth with a delicious dessert that encapsulates holiday flavor! Meets IDDSI Levels 4-6.

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