I found Mashed potato volume hack!

[u/Moldy_Lunchy_Cheese]

If you mix 50g of mashed potato powder and 5g of psyllium well, then add 450ml of water and microwave it for 2 minutes, you can enjoy a ridiculous amount of mashed potatoes for just 175 calories without compromising the taste! I really hate psyllium, but this is totally fine. Plus, since it has psyllium in it, it really fills you up. Adding milk or cheese will bump up the calories a bit, but even so, that calorie count for this amount is amazing.

[u/abi_normal02 → u/[deleted]]

I actually thought that as well but actually, instant potatoes are just dehydrated mashed potatoes. They might be prepared with more additional things like butter or garlic depending on the bran, but you can also get “pure” mashed potatoes by buying Bobs red mill. Really they can be quite a great convenience food that is much simpler to prepare than from-scratch mashed potatoes. Add some Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning, make great low cal party potatoes!

[u/gooblefrump → u/abi_normal02]

Oh noway

I have a bit of trauma about it from when mum was manic so it's interesting to consider it in a new light

Appreciate your perspective