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

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

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:)

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..

Edited June 12, 201511 yr by gomezk2

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?

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!

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.

I think Unjury protein is supposed to be usable in heated foods and drinks. Check with your Nut.

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.

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

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!!!

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