Cream of Wheat Recipe ~ Noreen's Kitchen Basics

cream of wheat

🥗Healthier: oatmeal

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oatmeal is higher in fiber and can be more cost-effective.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a natural sweetener with fewer calories.

Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

Gradually stream in 1 cup of cream of wheat while whisking to avoid lumps.

Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and bubbles break the surface.

Let the cream of wheat sit for about 5 minutes after cooking.

Serve with butter, dried apples, and applesauce.

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