How to Use oat in a Sentence

oat

noun
  • And of those, oat is the clear favorite, making up 75% of nondairy drinks.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The oat milk produced a tighter foam that held up better.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2022
  • In early 2020, the brand launched Chloe’s Oatmilk Pops—the first oat milk pops on the market.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Let stand until the oats absorb the milk, about 5 minutes.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Simply place the fruit mixture on the bottom and spoon the oat mixture over top.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Unlike a lot of other baked goods with oats, there are no tough flakes to chew through.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Our recipe testers couldn't get enough of the chewy oat layers and rich chocolate filling.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
  • This set comes in five colors: navy, wine, charcoal, light gray, and oat.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • It’s made of yellow field peas, cilantro, parsley, lemon, olive oil, pea flour, and oat flour.
    BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The murky dregs of my iced oat latte condensate all over my desk.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2022
  • The base of this cereal is corn, which is a whole grain, and also has whole oat flour that adds fiber.
    Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • How to order: No whole milk; sub soy, almond, or oat milk.
    Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Add 2 cups oat milk and 2 cups water to saucepan with stick of cinnamon.
    Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Grains like oats, rice, and seeds make good waterfowl chow for the same reason.
    Natalie Wallington, Popular Science, 31 May 2023
  • So get used to a world of $7 oat-milk lattes, even though the coffee industry is poised to do well in the year ahead.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or oat flour for a gluten-free version of this casserole.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • But oats aren’t the only grain option that can handle an overnight soak.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Combine the oats, almond flour, coconut flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Australia offers oat milk, and salads are still on the menu in countries such as Italy and the Netherlands.
    Leslie Patton and bloomberg, Fortune, 9 June 2022
  • Coconut oil, flaxseed meal and oat flour keep them vegan and gluten-free.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Add a splash of oat milk or sprinkle of cinnamon to your coffee and no one will bat an eye.
    Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • Enjoy warm oats mixed with hot water, soak in almond milk with pureed fruit and spices overnight, and eat chilled.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The key is allowing the oats to soak in boiling water for 15 minutes.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The small size is useful for preparing snacks like parfaits and overnight oats.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Swap or replace a portion of the oats with pecans or walnuts for a nutty topping.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Bottom line: Is oat milk or almond milk better for you?
    Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Enter: omelet roll-ups, peanut butter and jelly oats, and a fruity date smoothie.
    Zaynab Issa, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2023
  • An alternative to nut and seed butters, this spread is made from gluten-free oats.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
  • While many opt to make their oats over the stove, for those who need a grab-and-go breakfast in the mornings there may be an easier option.
    USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Almond and oat yogurts were the most similar to dairy milk yogurts.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023

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