Banana Bread Steel Cut Oats (Instant Pot Friendly!)

INSTANT POT

1. Add steel cut oats, water, dairy-free milk, salt, cinnamon, and sliced banana to the Instant Pot and stir to combine (see notes below for stovetop method). Pressure cook on high for 4-6 minutes (it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins). Select 4 minutes for tender oats, and 6 minutes for even more porridgy oats with less bite.
2. If serving with toasted walnuts (optional), prepare at this time by placing walnuts in a skillet (we prefer cast iron) over medium-low heat and toasting for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally and paying close attention to ensure they don’t burn.
3. Once the Instant Pot timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped. Add vanilla (optional), and stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon to mash the bananas if you prefer smaller bites of banana.
4. Enjoy with toppings of choice. We recommend toasted or raw walnuts, cinnamon, sliced banana, and organic brown sugar or maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice). Nut butter is an extra delicious touch (optional).
5. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop, stirring frequently and adding more liquid, if needed, to thin.

STOVETOP

1. Add steel cut oats to a medium saucepan and top with 1 cup (240 ml) each of water and dairy-free milk (or, if making more or less, use a 2:1 liquid:oats ratio).
2. Add salt, cinnamon, and sliced banana and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the water is mostly absorbed and the oats are tender.
3. If serving with toasted walnuts (optional), prepare at this time by placing walnuts in a skillet (we prefer cast iron) over medium-low heat and toasting for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally and paying close attention to ensure they don’t burn.
4. Once the oats are tender, remove from heat, add vanilla (optional), and stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon to mash the bananas if you prefer smaller bites of banana.
5. Enjoy with toppings of choice. We recommend toasted or raw walnuts, cinnamon, sliced banana, and organic brown sugar or maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice). Nut butter is an extra delicious touch (optional).
6. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop, stirring frequently and adding more liquid, if needed, to thin.