02/12/2026
🌾 Let’s Talk Grains — Especially Oats 🌾
Grains do a lot more than just provide carbohydrates to get workouts done. They deliver key nutrients like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iron, magnesium, zinc, folate, and fiber all essential for energy metabolism, red blood cell production, immune function, and overall health.
Oats are one of my favorite grains because they contain beta-glucan fiber, which is well known for helping lower LDL cholesterol and supporting gut health.
❤️ Oat Groats (first pic)
This is the whole oat kernel the least processed form. They have a chewy, nutty texture and provide long-lasting energy.
❤️ Old-Fashioned Oats (second pic)
These are oat groats that have been steamed and rolled. They cook quickly and work great in muffins, cookies, overnight oats, or a quick breakfast.
🥣 Easy Crockpot Oat Groats
1 cup oat groats + 4 cups water or milk
Cook LOW 6–8 hours
Great for meal prep and busy weeks. You can even set the crockpot to cook while you sleep and breakfast is ready in the morning! Add fruit, nuts, Greek yogurt, and some sweetener.
💡 Easy Ways to Use Oats
• Add to muffins (3rd pic) or cookies
• Make overnight oats or baked oatmeal
• Use oat groats in grain bowls
• Blend into yogurt for extra fiber and carbohydrates.
Bob's Red Mill now has a higher protein variety available which can make breakfast even more satisfying.
Fuel your body. Support your heart. Feed your microbiome. 🌾💛 Three cheers for oats 😂
