{"id":28628,"date":"2021-12-29T11:48:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T16:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=28628"},"modified":"2021-12-29T11:48:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T16:48:40","slug":"oat-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/oat-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Be Picky About Your Oat Products, Plus 5 Recipes To Try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\">Full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion\/fiber\">fiber<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\">vitamins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\">minerals<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/antioxidants\">antioxidants<\/a>, oats truly deserve their status as a breakfast staple. Good for your body <i>and<\/i> your soul, they make the perfect ingredient to kick off a healthy, productive day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Incorporating these grains into your routine in any way is a positive step\u2014but if you want your oats to support your health and wellbeing as best as they possibly can, you might want to consider going organic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Here\u2019s what to know about the growing conversation around the importance of how our oats are produced\u2014plus five delicious ways to get more of the grainy goodness into your diet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Ever Heard Of Glyphosate?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">If you\u2019re tuned into the latest on nutrition and the food system, you\u2019ve probably heard a thing or two about a chemical called glyphosate that\u2019s found in certain weed killers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The concerns about this chemical are many and growing. The World Health Organization\u2019s International Agency on the Research for Cancer (IARC) classifies glyphosate as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iarc.who.int\/featured-news\/media-centre-iarc-news-glyphosate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cprobably carcinogenic to humans.\u201d<\/span><\/a> Meanwhile, as of 2017, the state of California includes glyphosate in a list of chemicals <a href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/proposition-65\/crnr\/glyphosate-listed-effective-july-7-2017-known-state-california-cause-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">known by the state to cause cancer<\/span><\/a>. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The effects of glyphosate on human health go even further. \u201cGlyphosate is known to be linked to cancer, but that\u2019s not all,\u201d says Emily Achey, M.S., R.D., I.F.N.C.P., of the <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforintegrativehealth.com\/team\/emily-achey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Central Coast Center for Integrative Health<\/span><\/a>. \u201cIt has also been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3945755\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">disrupt the gut microbiome<\/span><\/a>, which can promote a variety of diseases in the body such as autoimmunity, depression, Alzheimer\u2019s and more.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Glyphosate And Oat Products<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s2\">Alarmingly, many oat products contain glyphosate residue. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/news-insights\/news-release\/roundup-breakfast-part-2-new-tests-weed-killer-found-all-kids-cereals%2523.W75ePBNKhgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Environmental Working Group (EWG)<\/span><\/a>, a watchdog non-profit organization dedicated to promoting human and planetary health, \u201c<\/span><span class=\"s3\">although glyphosate is used primarily as a weed killer on GMO crops, it can also be sprayed on crops such as wheat, barley, and oats to kill them and dry them out so they can be harvested earlier.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">While the EWG sees the safe upper limit of glyphosate as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/news-insights\/news-release\/roundup-breakfast-part-2-new-tests-weed-killer-found-all-kids-cereals%2523.W75ePBNKhgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">160 ppb<\/span><\/a> (parts per billion) for all crops, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets different tolerable limits for different crops. For oats, the limit is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/CFR-2010-title40-vol23\/pdf\/CFR-2010-title40-vol23-sec180-364.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">30,000 ppb,<\/span><\/a> leaving many products with remarkably high amounts of the chemical in them. And, in direct disagreement with the WHO\u2019s IARC, the EPA claims that \u201cresidues of glyphosate on any food or feed item are safe for consumers if they comply with the established tolerances.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/foods-to-buy-organic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Foods You Should Try To Buy Organic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So how can we make sense of the differences of opinion on glyphosate? <span class=\"s3\">\u201cJust because something is legal doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s safe,\u201d says EWG toxicologist Alexis Temkin, Ph.D. \u201cStudies regularly find that the legal limits on contaminants in food, air, drinking water, and consumer products fall short of fully protecting public health, particularly for children and other people more sensitive to the effects of toxic chemicals. Federal government standards for pesticides in food are often outdated and not based on the best and most current science. The EPA\u2019s standards for pesticides and other chemicals are also heavily influenced by lobbying from industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">With that in mind, get this: Through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/news-insights\/news-release\/roundup-breakfast-part-2-new-tests-weed-killer-found-all-kids-cereals%2523.W75ePBNKhgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">series of tests on oat-based breakfast products marketed to children<\/span><\/a>, the EWG found that two-thirds contained glyphosate in amounts higher than the organization\u2019s 160 ppb limit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>How To Shop For High-Quality Oat Products<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">So what does that mean for you and your bowl of oatmeal? Well, you might want to double down on your research and be extra picky about the oats products you consume.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A good place to start: Seek out oats products that are certified organic. Since glyphosate is a synthetic herbicide, its use on organic crops is prohibited. \u201c<span class=\"s3\">Our research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/research\/breakfast-dose-roundup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">has found<\/span><\/a> that foods made with organic oats had significantly lower glyphosate levels than products made with conventionally grown grains,\u201d says Temkin. \u201cTrace amounts of glyphosate were found on a few samples, probably because of wind drift from non-organic crops.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Since even some organic oat products may still contain small amounts of the herbicide, if you\u2019re passionate about avoiding any and <i>all<\/i> glyphosate, <\/span>Emanuela Taioli, Ph.D. M.D., <span class=\"s3\">director of the Institute for Translational Epidemiology at Mount Sinai, recommends looking for products specifically labeled as \u201cglyphosate-free.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s2\">One brand in this space, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/bob-s-red-mill\/N-cp98j5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob\u2019s Red Mill<\/a>, has long been responsive to consumer demand for the highest food safety standards. In 2016, they <\/span>released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsredmill.com\/blog\/healthy-living\/bobs-red-mill-oats-glyphosate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">statement<\/span><\/a> saying, \u201c<span class=\"s3\">in response to our customers, we worked with our oat suppliers to put an end to their use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant for all varieties of Bob\u2019s Red Mill <span class=\"s4\">oats<\/span>.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> (The Vitamin Shoppe carries a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/bob-s-red-mill\/N-cp98j5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oat products from Bob&#8217;s Red Mill<\/a>, FYI.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">That doesn\u2019t mean you have to purge your fridge and pantry ASAP, though. <span class=\"s5\">T<\/span><span class=\"s3\">he EWG advises families to switch to organic foods when possible (and also when budgets, access, and personal circumstances allow) in order to minimize overall pesticide exposure, according to Temkin. <\/span><span class=\"s6\">\u201cReassuringly,<\/span><span class=\"s3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/news-insights\/news-release\/study-switching-organic-diet-dramatically-lowers-glyphosate-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">research<\/span><\/a> has found that levels of glyphosate in people\u2019s bodies drop quickly just a few days after beginning to transition to an organic diet,\u201d she notes. So, it\u2019s never too late to start subbing in organic and\/or glyphosate-free oats into your favorite recipes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p8\"><b>5 Delicious Recipes Using Oats\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p9\">Not sure how to tastefully incorporate organic oats into your life? Learn from the experts with these five recipes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>1. Hidden Veggie Oat Bowl<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p9\">For a classic oats recipe with a veggie twist, Achey loves to add frozen riced cauliflower (she promises you won\u2019t taste it).<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p9\"><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p9\">\u00bd cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">organic oats<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">\u00bc -\u00bd cup frozen riced cauliflower<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">\u00bc cup blueberries, cranberries, or both<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">\u00bd cup water or unsweetened plant-based milk<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">2 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/smoothie-enhancers\/seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flax, chia, or hemp seeds<\/a> (or a mix)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">1 tsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/smoothie-enhancers\/boosters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maca powder<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">1 serving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein powder<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/collagen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collagen peptides<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">sprinkle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/organic-ceylon-cinnamon-1-76-oz-powder\/frn1002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cinnamon<\/a> and ginger<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">drizzle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\/nut-butters-spreads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nut butter<\/a>, if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p9\"><b>Instructions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p9\">Add frozen riced cauliflower to a bowl and heat until thawed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">Then, add oats and water or milk.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">Heat in a saucepan for about five minutes (or in the microwave for about 90 seconds).<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">Mix in berries and the rest of the ingredients.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\">Top with a drizzle of nut butter, if desired and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>2. Blueberry, Dark Chocolate, &amp; Cashew Granola Bars <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p9\">Chocolate goes with just about anything, and oats are certainly no exception. Made with dark chocolate and blueberries, these granola bars from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/lp\/nutritionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist<\/a> Brittany Michels, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N., are full of flavor and antioxidants.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p9\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/foods\/nuts-trail-mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raw cashews<\/a>, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20442 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/foods\/nuts-trail-mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raw almonds<\/a>, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20442 cup dried, unsweetened blueberries<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20442 cup organic oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20444 cup raw pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20444 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\/baking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dark chocolate chips<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">\u215b tsp sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/smoothie-enhancers\/seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">golden flaxseeds<\/a>, whole<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20444 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/superfoods\/honey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raw honey<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">1 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\/nut-butters-spreads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almond butter<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p16\"><b>Instructions: <\/b><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line an eight-by-eight-inch baking pan with parchment paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">In a small bowl, stir together honey and almond butter until combined, then gently fold into dry ingredient mixture until completely incorporated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Transfer bar mixture to the baking dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Using an extra sheet of parchment paper, press down on the mixture to form it to the pan in an even layer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Bake for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire drying rack, or lace in the fridge or freezer for faster cooling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Remove parchment paper and slice into 10 even bars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li14\"><span class=\"s3\">Wrap each bar individually and store in an airtight container on the counter for up to five days or in the fridge for up to two weeks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"p17\"><b>3. DIY Granola<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p17\">Can\u2019t find quality granola at the store? Make your own. This simple recipe from Michels is sweetened with honey and features any dried fruit of your choosing.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p9\"><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s7\">4 Tbsp raw honey<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s7\">2 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/superfoods\/coconut-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extra-virgin coconut oil<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s7\">1 tsp ground cinnamon<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s7\">2 cups <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">old-fashioned rolled oats<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s7\">4 Tbsp almonds<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s8\">, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00bd cup unsweetened dried cranberries (or chopped dried apricots, raisins, or dates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s7\">6 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/smoothie-enhancers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hemp hearts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p9\"><b>Directions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">In a large bowl, whisk together honey, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Add oats and almonds and stir until well-coated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly onto the sheet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring every five minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Remove from the oven and let cool completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Transfer the granola into a medium bowl and stir in dried fruit and hemp hearts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"p9\"><b>4. Pumpkin Pie Spice Protein Balls<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p9\">Protein balls are the perfect on-the-go snack. Michels spiced these up with a blend of organic pumpkin pie spice that makes them infinitely cozy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p20\"><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li18\"><span class=\"s8\">2 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\/plant-based-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s10\">vanilla plant protein powder<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">2 Tbsp gluten-free rolled oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">2 Tbsp organic almond butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00bd tsp organic pumpkin pie spice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Pinch of sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Splash of vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li21\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\/sugar-sweeteners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stevia<\/a>, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p20\"><b>Instructions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Mix all of the ingredients together, adding stevia last, to taste.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s3\">Divide mixture into eight even amounts and roll into balls.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li21\"><span class=\"s3\">Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>5. Vegan Baked Oats<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p20\">Baked oats that looked (and tasted!) like cake recently went viral on TikTok. Want to try the trend? Check out this vegan recipe from food blogger <a href=\"https:\/\/chocolatecoveredkatie.com\/tiktok-baked-oats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Chocolate Covered Katie<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p23\"><b>Ingredients<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li24\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00bd cup rolled oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li24\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20444 tsp baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li24\"><span class=\"s3\">\u215b tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li24\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00bd cup milk of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li24\"><span class=\"s3\">1\u20444 cup mashed banana or applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li24\"><span class=\"s3\">1 \u00bd Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/food-drinks\/pantry\/sugar-sweeteners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sweetener<\/a> of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li25\"><span class=\"s3\">1-2 Tbsp nut butter of choice (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p26\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/chocolatecoveredkatie.com\/tiktok-baked-oats\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Chocolate Covered Katie\u2019s blog<\/span><\/a> for the full instructions\u2014and get ready to have your taste buds absolutely blown away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, oats truly deserve their status as a breakfast staple. Good for your body and your soul, they make the perfect ingredient to kick off a healthy, productive day. 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