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Does anyone else not feel the trade off of low protien is worth the calories in cream of wheat? I bought some and decided it isn't worth it. On the hunt for high protien puree....here we come refried Beans and chs :)

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I put nonfat powdered milk in it while cooking and added some non-flavored Protein to make it worth it.

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Weight control oatmeal packets have 7g Protein and if made with milk it's 11g. Only 160 calories and 200 with milk, plus I think 5 or 6g of Fiber. Worth it for me. They're yummy too. I get sick of eggs in the morning you know:)

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Try adding a scoop or half a scoop of unflavored Protein. It will increase the protein content. Also depending on your area, your local supermarket may sell low carb high protein milk. If you have a Kroger in your area i recommend their milk from the carbmaster line. 60 calories per 8oz, 3g of total carbs and 11g of protein..

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Any suggestion on the non-flavored Protein, and doesn't this mess up when you cook it? Do you just stir it in after? I love maltomeal and cream of wheat, but am afraid of the carbs.


@Mandyctr What brand of Oatmeal do you use?

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Does anyone else not feel the trade off of low protien is worth the calories in cream of wheat? I bought some and decided it isn't worth it. On the hunt for high protien puree....here we come refried Beans and chs :)

Beans and cheese are one of my go to's, but I also like turkey chili with no beans and cheese!

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To me the carb count isn't worth it. I used to love oatmeal prior to my surgery. Now I avoid it due to the carbs. You can can get your Protein and fiber in other ways without adding the carbs.

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By the way I am six days postoperative and would trade my minivan for a cup of cream of wheat. Feel blessed if you can have it.

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We have all been there..not feeling blessed at all

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Funny how various surgeons have such different protocols!!! I started cream of wheat/rice the day after surgery in the hospital! Now I make one serving and mix it with a Premier Protein shake, then divide it in half. Super yummy even though it gets cold since it take me an hour to eat it!!!

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I use the Quaker packets. They come in three flavors and they're all good.

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