How to Use oatmeal in a Sentence

oatmeal

noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Plain oatmeal is a blank canvas, which makes a whole bunch of options work in it.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 6 Feb. 2024
  • It is all nicely chopped up and the oatmeal gives it a lovely texture.
    Angus MacKinnon, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • Nature’s oatmeal is made with a base of coconut yogurt and flax and chia seeds.
    Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023
  • For a more palatable morning meal, have a bowl of hafragrautur, a thick oatmeal.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 24 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • As for its texture, this stuff is thicker than a bowl of oatmeal, to borrow a beloved phrase from the culture.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Mix a cup or so of colloidal oatmeal into your warm bath and soak for about 15 minutes.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
  • From oatmeal to rice, this electric wonder can cook and sauté dishes in a cinch.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 6 Oct. 2022
  • My father wielded his story about oatmeal—all nine bowls of it—as a weapon.
    April Reynolds, Bon Appétit, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Food options include the baked oatmeal, breakfast quiche and muffins/scones.
    Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 28 Oct. 2022
  • They are placed, along with a fried egg, atop a bowl of hot oatmeal, which has been seasoned with parmesan and swirled with a spoonful of basil pesto.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
  • That should include healthy carbs: things like rice, whole grains, oatmeal and potatoes.
    New York Times, 16 Jan. 2022
  • Think of a comforting bowl of hot oatmeal and a golden milk latte… for your face.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Dec. 2022
  • This swipe-on stick stops it from happening in the first place with shea butter and colloidal oatmeal to give glide.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • On the sweeter end of things, there’s this compote with butternut squash, lemon, and dates that does wonders for a bowl of oatmeal.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The large and small bowl are microwaveable and can be used for heating other meals like spaghetti and oatmeal.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Microwave the oatmeal according to the directions on the package.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Stir it into oatmeal for the perfect autumnal start to your day.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Use it in sour-sweet chutneys, stir into oatmeal or rice pudding, or add to any sweet treat that could use an earthy boost.
    Nico Avalle, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Now, Elmo's a hero among Gillespie's peers once again for standing up against a pet rock who took the last oatmeal raisin cookie.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 23 Jan. 2022

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