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if carbs are OK: oatmeal, plain/no added sweeteners.
I’m most successful when I skip the carbs and make the big parts of my plate veggies with a side of protein and fruit for dessert. And wine, which seems to act like an appetite suppressant for me.
I don't need to feel full. I need to feel not-hungry. For as long as possible.
I’m not ANTI carb, but I find that they don’t keep me satisfied for as long, so if I’m trying to lose weight they aren’t my first go to. I do keep them in the mix, though. I really want to like oatmeal, but unless it’s a cookie or in granola I struggle with it.
We make a big batch of steel cut oatmeal every week in the instant pot and reheat during the week. Super easy and tastes great. I don’t usually eat it, but DH and the kids love it.
I don't know what you don't like about oatmeal, but I have found I much prefer Irish Oats over regular oats. I really don't like regular oatmeal (unless in cookie form.) I don't make mine sweet as that grosses me out. But I admit I haven't quite gone the savory route (plenty of recipes out there for savory oatmeal.) I tend to just put some almonds on top and mix in some ground flaxseed. Now, i won't say this is my favorite breakfast or anything, but it can definitely be filling.
You know, I haven't tried it in my instant pot. I should do that. I made some overnight in the crock pot once. It was ok. But the IP would help speed up the process as well (I actually like McMann's instant Irish oats, those only take about 6 minutes.) I like the irish oats better than regular oats because of the texture. I feel like regular oatmeal has a really gross texture and is essentially flavorless. Though Irish Oats don't have much more flavor. I also prefer it thick and I only use water as well.
Another good food for bang for your buck is roasted chicken. We always have one in the fridge and it serves as fillings for tortillas, soup, alone with salt when I just need a protein bump, etc.