You’ll love how simple breakfast can be with this instant pot steel cut oatmeal recipe. In about 30 minutes you’ll have a filling and healthy breakfast the entire family can enjoy.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal
Why you'll love it
It's a quick and easy way to have a nutritious breakfast! Steel cut oatmeal is full of good for you fiber and nutrients. And what could be better than making it in the Instant Pot? You'll have a piping hot breakfast in about 30 minutes without having to stand over the stove.
It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry ingredients. Chances are you have these ingredients on hand in your fridge and pantry.
It's versatile and budget friendly. Steel cut oatmeal is simple in flavor and is begging for some fun additions. Try adding blueberries, dried fruit, fresh fruit, pumpkin puree, nuts, chocolate chips, or peanut butter.
Ingredients
Steel cut oats make a great breakfast!
Step by step instructions
Add oatmeal, water, salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup to instant pot. Stir to combine.
Close and lock lid. Set instant pot to high pressure for 4 minutes. At the end of the cooking cycle, use a natural release for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure manually by pressing the vent release button with the handle end of a wooden spoon.
Remove the lid and stir the oatmeal. At this point, you may want to taste it and add additional salt, cinnamon, and sweetener.
Serve with desired toppings.
Recipe notes
Be sure you are familiar with your brand of pressure cooker before making this recipe. Read the safeguards and instructions to understand the controls and features. I made this recipe with the Instant Pot Ultra 60 (6 quart).
Prep toppings the night before so they'll be ready to go in the morning. Wash and cut any fruit you may want to add to your oatmeal. Start the instant pot when you get up and 25 minutes later, you’ll have an easy, hands free breakfast for the whole family will enjoy.
Replace one cup of water with your choice of milk, if desired. I prefer to use water to make the oats, then add milk, half and half, or heavy cream to the finished dish.
Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container for 3 or 4 days. Add a splash of milk or water to your desired serving size then rewarm in a microwave safe bowl.
Can I freeze steel cut oats? To freeze, divide cooked oatmeal into desired serving sizes. Place in freezer safe bags or containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then rewarm in a microwave safe bowl with a splash of milk or water.
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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel cut oatmeal
- 4 cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon or to taste
- 3 tbsp maple syrup honey, or sugar
Instructions
- Add oatmeal, water, salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup to instant pot. Stir to combine.
- Close and lock lid. Set instant pot to high pressure for 4 minutes. At the end of the cooking cycle, use a natural release for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure manually by pressing the vent release button with the handle end of a wooden spoon.
- Remove the lid and stir the oatmeal. At this point, you may want to taste it and add additional salt, cinnamon, and sweetener.
- Serve with desired toppings.
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