How to make traditional oatmeal that keeps you full for hours

Breakfast is my favorite meal, because usually I'm starving when I wake up.  I'm sure you've heard how it's essential to eat breakfast. It's absolutely true.  Not only does it jump start your metabolism by increasing production of thyroid hormones, but it helps balance blood sugar so you experience less of those persistent sugar cravings later in the day.I cringe at the thought of encouraging a balanced breakfast, because that sounds like a Kellogg's slogan, but in terms of macronutrients, you want balance. Some carbohydrates, healthy fat, and protein is a perfect combination.Although I am the queen of eating left overs or weird, non-breakfast foods for breakfast, oatmeal is also a staple. It's important to get the most out of your oatmeal so follow these basic guidelines to make filling, frugal, nutrient dense, and easy to digest oatmeal.I'm going to give you a heads up that this oatmeal will have a different taste than you're used to. At first, I found it strange, but after a week or two I began to love the subtle tangy flavor of traditionally prepared oatmeal, and think you will too!1. Soak those oats!This is the most important step. Place 1/2 cup of oats in a glass container with a cup of water and 1 Tbs of acidic medium such as lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, yogurt or whey. You can start out with 1 tsp and work your way up to 1 Tbs in order to get used to a flavor change.Leave your mixture unrefrigerated, yet covered for 12-24 hours. This breaks down phytic acid which is necessary as phytic acid blocks mineral absorption.  It also makes your oats easily digestible and satisfying.  Soaked oatmeal leaves me felling full much longer than non-soaked.2. CookPour your soaked mixture into an uncovered pan and cook on medium low for about 5 minutes, while stirring continually.3. Add some healthy fats.This is important. Carbs without fat is likely to lead to a blood sugar crash, causing early fatigue and hunger straight away.  I suggest adding  1 Tbs of raw butter or coconut oil on top. You should see the look of horror when British people see me put butter in my oats. Crazy American.4.Booster foodsI refuse to eat my oatmeal in the same way daily as I hate routines, so my add-ins are always changing. I always add  a tsp of raw honey or coconut sugar, and a pinch of high quality salt for minerals but here are some other great add-ins if your budget is flexible• Desiccated Coconut• Raw Cream• Greek Yogurt• Chopped fruit• Coconut Butter• Minimally processed fruit preserves• Cinnamon- Supports healthy insulin response and tastes great• Bee pollen - great for seasonal allergies• Spirulina or Chlorella -High protein, high iodine seaweed  powders are great booster foods and don't compromise flavor if you add a small amount.• Raw cacao nibs• Raw nuts or seeds- make sure not to go overboard with theseI'm actually about to go eat a big bowl of soaked oatmeal for lunch in a few minutes. And I think I'll be eating this frugal meal quite often as I'm saving up to go back abroad.Have you had soaked oatmeal? Could you notice a difference?