How to Use oatmeal in a Sentence

oatmeal

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  • This type of oatmeal is more dense and takes a bit longer to cook.
    — Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Next, add the honey and olive oil mixture to the cooked oatmeal.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 22 May 2020
  • Nia joins us at the table with two bowls of oatmeal, one for her and one for me.
    — Seija Rankin, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best way to go for baked oatmeal.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Breakfast was eggs, grits or oatmeal, a slice of bread, and a drink.
    — Connor Sheets | [email protected], al, 25 June 2021
  • Keep this thing on the stove for your morning coffee, tea, and oatmeal.
    — Bon Appétit, 27 June 2022
  • Hunger can be abated by eating a bag of chips or a bowl of oatmeal.
    — Patricia Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Sweet and savory oatmeal and granola are just a few of the ways to enjoy this whole grain.
    — Ashley Baumohl, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • In the meantime, Jeff had gone back to the store to pick up some normal bananas for his oatmeal.
    — Ellyn Laub, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Plain oatmeal is a blank canvas, which makes a whole bunch of options work in it.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 6 Feb. 2024
  • If your soup seems too thin, just add ¼ cup of uncooked oatmeal to thicken up the soup.
    — Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2020
  • It is all nicely chopped up and the oatmeal gives it a lovely texture.
    — Angus MacKinnon, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Start the day with microwave oatmeal or prepare an on-the-go breakfast of overnight oats.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2020
  • Grains are also great for your gut health, like brown rice or oatmeal.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Top oatmeal with any of the flavors and blend into a smoothie.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Fall flavors of pumpkin and spice with the nutty crunch of oatmeal—yum.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2021
  • The fair stand bottles its apple syrup, which can be used to top ice cream, French toast, oatmeal and, of course, pie.
    — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 7 Sep. 2020
  • Toss them on oatmeal or in a salad, and eat up for a healthier 2021!
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Fruits, vegetables, whole-grain bread, and oatmeal are all good sources of fiber.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 24 May 2022
  • Lunch on Sunday — oatmeal and a sausage patty — was served two hours late.
    — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Nature’s oatmeal is made with a base of coconut yogurt and flax and chia seeds.
    — Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Who's going all the way to Chick-fil-A in the morning for oatmeal when there are Chicken Minis to be had?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2024
  • For a more palatable morning meal, have a bowl of hafragrautur, a thick oatmeal.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Those looking to take whole grains to the next level can try making oatmeal from scratch.
    — Jason Bittel, Family, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Prepare the oatmeal base the evening before, chill overnight, then bake for 45 minutes while the kids hunt for Easter eggs.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The top comes in eight colors, including black, light gray, and oatmeal.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The slipper hits mid-calf and is available in charcoal gray in addition to the oatmeal shown.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Transfer the oat mixture to a bowl and top with your favorite oatmeal toppings.
    — Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Some readers like to have something warm and filling, and instant oatmeal tops your list.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Add in egg whites while the oatmeal cooks for extra fluffy oatmeal with extra protein.
    — Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 31 July 2024

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