- plural of oat.
oats
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I prefer to enjoy my oats cold, but they’re also quite delicious warm, too.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
He typically eats five or six balanced meals a day that include foods such as eggs, avocado, broccoli, sweet potatoes, oats, almond milk and fruit.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Soluble fiber — found in things like oats and lentils — dissolves in water, slows digestion and helps lower some cholesterol, Shelke said.
From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026
I like to eat right away, and I eat the same two things every day: either yogurt with frozen berries, or there’s this overnight oats called Mush.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
The oats taste like congealed animal fat in my mouth.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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