Frozen bananas are definitely a lifesaver when you're dealing with sore mouths or picky eaters. Coconut milk blends pretty smoothly in my experience, especially if you shake the can well first. It does have a stronger flavor than oat milk though—kind of tropical and sweet—which some kids love, but others might find a bit much. If your son thought almond milk tasted like "weird water," coconut milk might be a gamble. Oat milk is probably the safer bet taste-wise, since it's mild and creamy without being overly noticeable.
Have you tried mixing coconut and oat milk together? That way you get a hint of sweetness without overwhelming him. My daughter was super picky after her braces went on, and blending milks helped us find a balance she liked. Either way, sounds like you're doing great finding creative solutions—hang in there!
Mixing coconut and oat milk is actually a solid idea—I did something similar when my wisdom teeth came out. Coconut milk alone was too rich for me, but blended with oat milk it mellowed right out. Worth a shot...especially if almond milk wasn't cutting it.
I mean, coconut and oat milk sounds decent, but honestly coconut milk always left a weird aftertaste for me...like too sweet or something? When I got my wisdom teeth out, I just stuck to plain oat milk smoothies with frozen bananas and a bit of cinnamon. It was gentle enough on my stomach without tasting heavy or overly rich. Maybe it's just me, but simpler usually felt safer when my mouth was already miserable enough, lol.
Totally get what you mean about coconut milk. I tried it once in a smoothie and it felt weirdly thick and sweet, almost syrupy? Not exactly comforting when your mouth already feels like it's been through enough trauma, haha.
I'm actually scheduled to get my wisdom teeth out next week, and I've been stressing about what to eat afterward. Your oat milk smoothie idea sounds pretty gentle though—frozen bananas and cinnamon seem simple enough. Honestly, I've been overthinking it a bit, worrying I'll accidentally pick something too acidic or sugary and make things worse. But hearing your experience makes me feel a little less anxious about it.
Did you find the cold temperature of smoothies soothing or was room temp better? I've heard mixed things from friends—some say cold helps numb the pain, others say it made their teeth sensitive. Guess I'll have to experiment a bit myself...but your simpler-is-safer approach sounds like the way to go for sure.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience. It's reassuring to hear someone else navigated this smoothly (pun intended, lol). Fingers crossed mine goes just as well.
Totally agree about keeping it simple—my daughter had hers out a couple months ago, and cold smoothies were a lifesaver initially. But after day two, she found room-temp or slightly cool foods more comfortable. We also avoided any berries at first—seeds can be sneaky irritants. Mashed avocado mixed with plain yogurt was another gentle, nutrient-packed option that worked surprisingly well...might be worth trying if you need variety beyond banana smoothies. Good luck, hope your recovery goes smoothly!
