10/4/2023 0 Comments Cream of wheat cereal![]() To increase the nutrition of this cream of wheat, I recommend soaking the mixture overnight before cooking which helps break down the phytic acid and make minerals bioavailable. Wheat does contain phytic acid like all grains, nuts and seeds, which can bind to important minerals. Trace minerals like phosphorous, selenium, & manganese.Vitamin E – it’s one of the richest food sources.Prebiotics which feed good organisms in the gut.When freshly ground, whole wheat contains the following: This is why I like making cream of wheat with the good stuff - freshly ground, whole wheat berries! None of the nutrients removed, nothing synthetic. Wheat Farina, Calcium Carbonate, Defatted Wheat Germ, Disodium Phosphate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid. Boxed cream of wheat is also enriched with synthetic vitamins. This part of the wheat contains extra vitamins and minerals. Cream of Wheat from a box isn’t as nutritious because a few days after grinding, it loses part of its nutrient content.īoxed cream of wheat also doesn’t have the entire bran present (to prevent spoilage). Yes, it’s very healthy - when it’s made with freshly ground wheat. ![]() (Much of the information I’m sharing about the benefits of freshly ground wheat come from The Essential Home Ground Flour Bookby Sue Becker. It’s also a wonderfully easy way to venture into the world of freshly ground wheat if you’re overwhelmed by the idea of breadmaking but still want to experience the benefits. This is now one of our favorite breakfasts and I’m planning to have it on the regular rotation from now on! The boys gobbled it up and were fueled all morning long with this amazing porridge. And I wasn’t too impressed with the boxed stuff.īut I knew that fresh ground wheat has it’s own nutty sweetness that tastes nothing like flour from the grocery store. To be honest, I’d never even eaten cream of wheat before… well, maybe once. I wondered, “Can I make homemade cream of wheat?” That’s when I spotted it – my jar full of whole wheat berries I grind to make bread. What could I make with the food I already had in the house? I was also craving something healthy and nutritious after eating fast food on the road, and didn’t want to resort to a bowl of cereal. I didn’t even have the energy or forethought to soak oatmeal the night before, my typical go-to brekkie when I don’t have anything planned. We typically have sourdough oatmeal pancakes with eggs and our favorite smoothie.īut you know the post-traveling drill – it takes a few days to get everything up and running again. Last week, we had just returned from a trip to visit family and I had nothing healthy planned for breakfast the next morning. Learning to Make Homemade Cream of Wheat Porridge This homemade cream of wheat recipe with freshly ground wheat is the most deliciously simple breakfast porridge! Sweet, nutty, creamy – perfect for all your favorite fruit toppings.
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