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Does anyone have any suggestions for this? I've tried a little unsweetened applesauce and it was ok but I'm trying to find more ideas to give it some flavor.

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I like to add a packet of Stevia to sweeten it up a bit. Once you can have nuts and seeds, a few sunflower kernels or nuts are good. I also like to add some blueberries on occasion. A little sprinkle of cinnamon or even pumpkin pie spice is also tasty, or you can try a little sugar free flavored coffee creamer.< /p>

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Cream of Wheat has a fantastic Bananas & Cream flavor in the the individual packets. My neighborhood grocery store carries it and a few other "flavored" types right with the oatmeal- I wholeheartedly recommend it! I'd also recommend mixing it with hot milk rather than water- it gives it a creamier texture, plus will give you some of that Calcium we all need.

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1. Apple cider powdered mix

2. sugar free jam ( I put s/f apricot jam in yogurt to help me tolerate a med that I have to crush)

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Cream of Wheat has a fantastic Bananas & Cream flavor in the the individual packets. My neighborhood grocery store carries it and a few other "flavored" types right with the oatmeal- I wholeheartedly recommend it! I'd also recommend mixing it with hot milk rather than water- it gives it a creamier texture, plus will give you some of that Calcium we all need.

I was wondering about the flavored ones but I notice they are made with sugar so I bought the plain instead. I definitely like it made with milk!

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Try a little bit of REAL maple Syrup. Yes it has sugar but at least it's natural, not high fructose corn syrup. AND you only need about a tsp to make it taste awesome. I don't know about you all, but I did not have this surgery with the intention of never eating anything "good" ever again. I do not want to "diet". I want to make healthier choices and take advantage of the restriction so that when I do eat something with sugar I will only have a small amt. I have also heard that after surgery many people get more sensitive to sweet foods and eat less. I say go for the good stuff! Just use common sense and moderation.

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I was a HUGE fan of cream of wheat prior to my surgery, and I have only tried it once since. I was only able to consume maybe two teaspoons of it, broken up into very small bites before I felt ridiculously full! Now I am afraid to try it again but It has been a horrible craving of mine ever since surgery, I believe because during my pregnancy with my daughter I was sick the entire time with constant nausea and vomiting. Cream of Wheat was one of the only things I could keep down and now whenever I am sick I want it. For me it's a comfort food and as most of you know, this surgery takes away most of those!

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I add a little bit of mashed banana and cinnamon. Yum!

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Cream of Wheat with butter and brown sugar. You had surgery! You didn't give up food entirely :) Instant single packet, 1 pat of butter and a spoonful of brown sugar. Just like a "normal" serving (not like how much we ate pre surgery ).

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