Add These 11 Hunger-Satiating Ingredients to Your Oatmeal to Stay Full Until Lunch

It sounds odd, but mashing beans into your oatmeal adds fiber, protein, and a creamy consistency without any weird taste (promise!). White beans work great with vanilla, maple, or cinnamon flavors, and black beans work well with chocolate oatmeal.

Stir in some almond, cashew, or peanut butter to add healthy fats, fiber, and protein. The healthy fats contribute to feeling satiated, and add a creamy decadence that makes your oatmeal more exciting and dessert-like.

Oats on their own aren't super high in protein, and eating enough protein is a must to satiate hunger. An easy way to get added protein is to stir in some protein powder — this recipe uses chocolate, but vanilla or any another flavor works. You can use this trick with overnight oats or hot oatmeal.

You add greens to your smoothie without even batting an eye, so why not add them to your oatmeal? Before pouring the soymilk into your oatmeal, throw it in the NutriBullet with one and a half cups of loosely packed spinach or kale.

Protein and fiber powerhouses, chia seeds are a must for making your bowl of oats feel more satisfying. Sprinkle in one tablespoon, and for just 60 calories, you'll add four grams of filling fiber and two grams of hunger-satiating protein.

Skip the sweeteners and go for fresh fruit instead. The fiber will keep you fuller longer so you eat less throughout the day. Aside from the usuals like berries and chopped apples, try mashed banana to offer consistent sweetness in every bite.

Give your taste buds a break from the consistently creamy texture of oatmeal and add some nuts. Not only does crunching on bites of almonds, cashews, pecans, or walnuts make your brain sense that a meal is more satisfying, but the protein and healthy fats will also make it more filling in your stomach.

If you're not a fan of the texture of wet chia seeds in your oatmeal, choose flaxmeal instead. It, too, offers fiber and protein to contribute to that "I'm full" feeling.

Another protein-packed ingredient you can add when cooking your oats is egg whites. You can use fresh eggs, or for convenience, use egg whites sold in a carton. Two egg whites contain 32 calories and add eight grams of protein (two tablespoons is 25 calories and 5 grams of protein).

Add protein and creaminess to your oats by stirring in some yogurt. If you're dairy-free, go for soy or almond, as they are higher in protein than coconut milk yogurt. Upping the protein in your bowl will make you feel more satisfied right after you finish your last spoonful and will also satiate your hunger for hours.

Like protein powder, peanut butter powder (such as the brand PB2) is another quick and easy source of protein you can stir into your oats. If you're trying to watch your daily fat intake, it contains 85 percent less fat than standard peanut butter.