Oats don't fill me up at all

halimaiqbal00
halimaiqbal00 Posts: 288 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Aren't they supposed to be slow energy releasing carbs? That satiate? They do nothing for me but taste good. I'm famished under 2 hours later. That's will a banana mashed in, raisins, skimmed milk and a tsp peanut butter. Come to think of it, the only thing that fills me at breakfast time is toast(s) and eggs.

Anyone else find that oatmeal/porridge doesn't fill them up?
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  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Yes I agree, only eggs (and bacon) fill me up too.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    halimaiqbal00 wrote: »
    Aren't they supposed to be slow energy releasing carbs? That satiate? They do nothing for me but taste good. I'm famished under 2 hours later. That's will a banana mashed in, raisins, skimmed milk and a tsp peanut butter. Come to think of it, the only thing that fills me at breakfast time is toast(s) and eggs.

    Anyone else find that oatmeal/porridge doesn't fill them up?

    This is the oatmeal I eat... And it keeps me full.

    https://theproteinchef.co/rocky-road-protein-oatmeal-recipe-high-fiber/
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    Id have to add like an extra 400 calories in form of nut butter, protein powder, fruit and other toppings for oats to be remotely filling... so i never eat them anymore
  • BeGrandLike
    BeGrandLike Posts: 184 Member
    They don't fill me up either. I need some fats/proteins in the mornings- I find toast with almond butter does the job nicely.
  • lmew91
    lmew91 Posts: 88 Member
    I find 40g oats with 12g chia seeds, almond milk, and protein powder to be pretty filling. But, like others have already said, I think it's personal preference.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    halimaiqbal00 wrote: »
    Aren't they supposed to be slow energy releasing carbs? That satiate? They do nothing for me but taste good. I'm famished under 2 hours later. That's will a banana mashed in, raisins, skimmed milk and a tsp peanut butter. Come to think of it, the only thing that fills me at breakfast time is toast(s) and eggs.

    Anyone else find that oatmeal/porridge doesn't fill them up?

    This is the oatmeal I eat... And it keeps me full.

    https://theproteinchef.co/rocky-road-protein-oatmeal-recipe-high-fiber/

    I'm full just looking at that recipe. Ty. I actually think my husband would be eat that.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I also find eggs very filling. I've never liked oats as porridge but I'd always go with what I found filling rather than what was 'supposed to be' filling.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    kami3006 wrote: »
    psuLemon wrote: »
    halimaiqbal00 wrote: »
    Aren't they supposed to be slow energy releasing carbs? That satiate? They do nothing for me but taste good. I'm famished under 2 hours later. That's will a banana mashed in, raisins, skimmed milk and a tsp peanut butter. Come to think of it, the only thing that fills me at breakfast time is toast(s) and eggs.

    Anyone else find that oatmeal/porridge doesn't fill them up?

    This is the oatmeal I eat... And it keeps me full.

    https://theproteinchef.co/rocky-road-protein-oatmeal-recipe-high-fiber/

    I'm full just looking at that recipe. Ty. I actually think my husband would be eat that.

    The s'mores one is pretty good and I plan on trying the apple pie one this weekend!
  • osualex
    osualex Posts: 409 Member
    As someone said before, satiety is personal. Little oatmeal packets don't do much for me but steel-cut oats do a great job keeping me full. What also works for me is protein and fiber - a breakfast sandwich of egg whites on a whole grain English muffin.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    kami3006 wrote: »
    psuLemon wrote: »
    halimaiqbal00 wrote: »
    Aren't they supposed to be slow energy releasing carbs? That satiate? They do nothing for me but taste good. I'm famished under 2 hours later. That's will a banana mashed in, raisins, skimmed milk and a tsp peanut butter. Come to think of it, the only thing that fills me at breakfast time is toast(s) and eggs.

    Anyone else find that oatmeal/porridge doesn't fill them up?

    This is the oatmeal I eat... And it keeps me full.

    https://theproteinchef.co/rocky-road-protein-oatmeal-recipe-high-fiber/

    I'm full just looking at that recipe. Ty. I actually think my husband would be eat that.

    The s'mores one is pretty good and I plan on trying the apple pie one this weekend!

    Ohh I may do the same.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    I love oats, but they don't fill me up either. Half an hour later and I'm ready for more food.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Oats cooked into porridge don't keep me full at all, 2 hours at best and then I'm ravenous.

    Dry oats, like muesli, granola or oatcakes, will keep me going all morning, though.

    Everyone is different.
  • crzycatlady1
    crzycatlady1 Posts: 1,930 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    For one thing, satiety is a personal thing...personally complex carbs like that do fill me up. As oats go though, I'm not really a big fan of rolled oats...they don't seem to do the trick. I would prefer steel cut, but given time constraints I compromise with Coach's Oats which have a very similar texture. I've compared them to rolled oats and they are higher in fiber and protein for whatever reason.

    But really, whatever YOU find satiating is what YOU need to do.

    This. I find oats filling and frequently eat 2 servings in the morning or at night as supper. But, others don't find them filling at all.
  • CorneliusPhoton
    CorneliusPhoton Posts: 965 Member
    I cook oats in Fairlife milk (it is filtered and is a bit higher in protein than other brands), add protein powder until it reaches my protein goal, and then a cupful of blueberries, some chia seeds, and maybe a few nuts. Protein and fiber are what works to keep me satiated and I prioritize protein when assembling every meal.
  • tlflag1620
    tlflag1620 Posts: 1,358 Member
    For me it's protein and fat, not fiber, that fills me and keeps me full (that second part is key - yes fiber will make me physically "full" at the time, but an hour or two later, I'm hungry again). So oatmeal (regardless of variety) isn't the best choice for me. Eggs (2-3, any style), with or without bacon/sausage/avocado, is a better choice for my own satiety.

    You are not alone.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Any particular reason you're eating porridge instead of the toast and eggs? Testing to see if oatmeal will keep you full?
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    I think oats are filling anyway, but they are more so to me if I add an egg and some vegetables (for savory oats). Even plain or with berries oats are much more filling than toast or bacon to me (two of my least filling foods), which just shows everyone is different. ;-)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Oats have never been filling for me. I can eat them, and 30 minutes later, I'm ready to eat everything in the fridge. So ... despite the fact that I actually kind of like them, I don't eat them.

    My husband, however, finds them sufficiently filling. So he eats them.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    I usually have savoury porridge (today was rolled oats cooked with milk/water and with carrot, zucchini, spinach, chilli, cheese, egg, pepitas and slivered almonds added) and that fills me up for most of the morning.

    I suggest you try different ways to eat your porridge to see if that makes a difference. If not, eat what makes you feel good.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I don't go near oats. I'd love to eat them...but I need like 7 servings.
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    edited December 2016
    Somebody's not feeling their oats!

    Oatmeal wouldn't fill me up at breakfast either, I'm a bacon and eggs man, or sometimes beef jerky.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,186 Member
    I don't like oats and they don't fill me up either. Too many wasted calories and carbs for me, specially when I "crash" mid morning. I also prefer egg or eggwhites and whole wheat toast or english muffin or a waffle with butter.
  • aquadolly_
    aquadolly_ Posts: 19 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    halimaiqbal00 wrote: »
    Aren't they supposed to be slow energy releasing carbs? That satiate? They do nothing for me but taste good. I'm famished under 2 hours later. That's will a banana mashed in, raisins, skimmed milk and a tsp peanut butter. Come to think of it, the only thing that fills me at breakfast time is toast(s) and eggs.

    Anyone else find that oatmeal/porridge doesn't fill them up?

    This is the oatmeal I eat... And it keeps me full.

    https://theproteinchef.co/rocky-road-protein-oatmeal-recipe-high-fiber/


    Wow those look delicious! Definitely giving some of those a try.

    I love oats but just eating them with some milk or water doesn't cut it for me or else I feel hungry too. I have been doing a lot of overnight oats. They are great because I have them ready to eat and are filling. The night before I just take a mason jar and fill it with a mixture of about 1/2 cup+ of oats, 1/2 cup of milk (I use almond milk), cup or so of those high protein yogurts like Oikos Triple Zero or Powerful Yogurt, little vanilla, fruit, and sometimes some honey and chia or flax seeds or protein powder. After I put this mixture into the mason jar I top it with more fruit and maybe some granola or a cut up protein bar and put the lid on and place it in the refrigerator. Kind of bulks it up and makes it more filling for me while getting in more protein and some fruit. And I don't get bored because I change up what fruits I use and even try to use the flavored oats and make something around that.

    I also throw some oats into smoothies if I'm making one. I like shakes and smoothies to be on the thicker side and the oats help.
  • stephanne13
    stephanne13 Posts: 212 Member
    Me neither. I've never been more hungry than when I've tried to eat oatmeal. I'm a firm believer in eggs, thin slice of ham & Sargent ultra thin cheese and a high fiber English muffin. Oatmeal as a snack...awesome. As a meal..total joke.
  • SlothLady_97
    SlothLady_97 Posts: 6 Member
    If they don't fill you up, don't eat 'em. I personally can eat half a cup of cooked oats, maybe along with a banana or apple or something, and be perfectly fine until lunch time. If you're eating it because you enjoy it, nothing wrong with it, but if it doesn't fill you up, then limit it so you're not taking in so many calories that don't even keep you satisfied.
  • halimaiqbal00
    halimaiqbal00 Posts: 288 Member
    Thanks for the replies. It nice to know I'm not the only one. I keep hearing about how filling it is and couldn't understand why it did nothing for me. I'm trying to cut out heavily processed foods so would have liked to replace my toast with oats but not at the expense of me wanting to gnaw off my arm from hunger
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    halimaiqbal00 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies. It nice to know I'm not the only one. I keep hearing about how filling it is and couldn't understand why it did nothing for me. I'm trying to cut out heavily processed foods so would have liked to replace my toast with oats but not at the expense of me wanting to gnaw off my arm from hunger

    You don't have to cut out toast! I love my toast! But get a good quality bread ... more filling, lasts longer, tastes better. :)
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    If you want something to fill you up, drink water with your meals.

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