Soft, Moist, and Liquid Foods

Care instructions

There may be times when it is difficult to eat. Often soft, moist, or liquid foods are the easiest to eat.

How can you care for yourself at home?

Try the food and drink ideas below to help you get the nutrition you need.

Soft food

Vegetables and fruits

• soft, cooked vegetables with a cheese or cream sauce
• canned fruit with cottage cheese
• ripe melon, avocado, or bananas

Grain foods

• cereal soaked in milk
• buttered noodles with parmesan cheese

Protein foods

• scrambled eggs or omelet
• egg salad or tuna salad on a soft, crustless buttered bread
• baked beans or other soft, cooked peas, beans, or lentils with sauce
• soft, cooked poultry or meat with sauce

Mixed dishes

• chunky soup or stew
• pasta dishes with meat and sauce
• shepherd’s pie

Very soft food

Vegetables and fruits

• creamed corn or blended vegetables
• mashed potatoes, carrots, or squash
• applesauce or pureed fruits
• stewed or mashed fruits

Grain foods

• hot cereals like oatmeal

Protein foods

• boiled or poached eggs
• plain or flavoured full fat Greek yogurt
• cottage or ricotta cheese
• split pea, lentil, or bean soup
• ground meats cooked in gravy
• pureed beef or chicken

Mixed dishes

• hearty broth-based soups, cream soups, or chowders

Liquid food

Vegetables and fruits

• juices or nectars like carrot, grape, or apple
• fruit smoothie

Milk and dairy products

• milk or lactose free milk
• milkshakes
• drinkable yogurt

Mixed dishes or supplements

• toddler breakfast cereals or rice cereals thinned with milk
• strained or blended soups
• nutrition supplement drinks such as Ensure

Learn more about Soft, moist, and liquid food ideas.

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Current as of: May 08, 2025
Author: Nutrition Services, Alberta Health Services

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