Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

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overhead steel cut oats with fruit topping

5 from 3 votes

Revolutionize your breakfast game with these incredibly Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats! They're made with everyday ingredients in a few simple steps, perfect for topping with everything from sliced fruit and maple syrup to nut butter and dark chocolate.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Pressurizing & De-Pressurizing20

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Author: Jenné Claiborne

Equipment

Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker , I use this one

Ingredients

1 cup steel cut oats
2 cups water
¼ tsp salt
1 cup non-dairy milk or 1/2 cup for a thicker consistency

Toppings (As Desired)

1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp pure maple syrup or organic cane sugar
Additional toppings like sliced bananas, fresh fruit berries, raisins, dried cranberries, apricots, or coconut, nuts, flaxseed, chia, or hemp seeds, dark chocolate chips, nut butter, additional maple syrup

Instructions

Add the oats, water, and salt to the Instant Pot. Give the mixture a few good stirs.
Lock on the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then follow the instructions for your machine's model to quick-release the remaining pressure.
Stir in the milk until combined.
Add your desired toppings to the pot and stir well, or add toppings to the individual servings. Serve hot!

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Notes

Storage Directions

Refrigerating: Leftover instant pot steel cut oatmeal keeps covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Cool the oatmeal to room temperature before transferring it to a freezer-safe container and freezing it for up to 3 months. Defrost the oatmeal overnight in the refrigerator or on low heat in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of milk.
Reheating: Warm the oats in a microwave for 1-2 minute bursts, stirring between intervals, or with a splash of milk over low heat on the stovetop.

Recipe Pro-Tips

Adjust the milk. Stir in the full cup of nondairy milk for creamy, spoonable oats. Add less for a thicker consistency.
Stir in or sprinkle on toppings. Make grab-and-go, easy-to-serve oatmeal by adding the cinnamon, maple syrup, and toppings to the cooked steel cut oats in the pressure cooker. Allow for individual customization by adding them and other toppings to serve.

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