Sneakily Slimming Comfort Food

The secret to a filling, healthy meal is oats, says the always clever Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien. The whole grain—mixed with just the right amount of cheese and butter—tastes incredible, sticks to your ribs, and checks in at under 400 calories.

COLD WEATHER CALLS FOR A GOOD HOT MEAL, and to me, oatmeal is the edible equivalent of snuggling under a blanket. The toasty warmth, the boost of energy, the long-lasting satisfaction…it’s all good. But if you feel like you’ve topped oatmeal with every fruit, sweetener, and syrup under the sun, you’ve got to try these savory ideas. Life-changing!

SHRIMP AND CHEESY OATS

Active: 10 min. Total: 25 min.

1 cup steel-cut oats 

1 / 8 tsp salt 

1 / 2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1 1 / 2 Tbsp light whipped butter or light buttery spread 

1 / 2 cup chopped scallions

4 slices center-cut bacon or turkey bacon

1 1 / 2 Tbsp lemon juice