Description
This Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe is a quick, easy, and hands-off way to prepare perfectly cooked, creamy oatmeal. Made in just 35 minutes with minimal prep, it's a wholesome and nourishing breakfast option that can be customized with your favorite toppings like nuts, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness.
Ingredients
Oats
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2½ cups water
Toppings (Optional)
- Almond butter
- Blueberries
- Banana slices
- Chopped pecans
- Chopped almonds
- Hemp seeds
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 2½ cups of water into a 6-quart or smaller Instant Pot.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes.
- Natural Pressure Release: Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally, which takes about 20 minutes. Wait until the float valve drops before opening the lid.
- Stir Oats: Remove the lid and stir the oats gently; expect some water separation, which is normal.
- Serve: Plate the cooked oats and add your choice of toppings such as almond butter, blueberries, banana slices, chopped nuts, hemp seeds, and optionally drizzle with maple syrup for sweetness.
Notes
- Natural pressure release is important for creamy texture, so do not quick release.
- You can double or halve the recipe, just adjust the cooking time accordingly if needed.
- Add toppings after cooking to maintain their texture and freshness.
- If you prefer thicker oats, reduce the water slightly.
- This recipe works best with steel-cut oats, not rolled oats or instant oats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American