The common way to eat oatmeal is to cook porridge with oatmeal. Oatmeal powder can also be used as food, mixed food, muffin, liqueur and mixed milk drink. It is also often added to soup and porridge, and can also be used to make cakes, jellies, beer and drinks. Oat bran can be eaten alone, such as in boiled swallow cakes, cakes and bread, or together with other foods.