Instant Pot Banana Bread Steel Cut Oats
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4.7
Instant Pot Banana Bread Steel Cut Oats
Description
The Instant Pot Banana Bread Steel Cut Oats recipe uses a blend of milk, water, mashed bananas, steel cut oats, and a pinch of salt cooked together under pressure. The pressure cooking softens the steel cut oats thoroughly while infusing them with the gentle sweetness and natural aroma of banana. Brown sugar and vanilla are stirred in after cooking to enhance the flavor without overpowering the oats' creamy texture. As the mixture cools, it thickens substantially, offering a dense and satisfying consistency.
When serving, the oats work well with additional toppings such as sliced bananas, chopped toasted nuts, or a drizzle of honey to add contrasting textures and sweetness. The resulting dish can be a filling breakfast or snack, with a smooth, porridge-like mouthfeel balanced by the distinct flavor from the mashed bananas and vanilla.
Adjusting the liquid ratio can alter consistency to personal preference; adding more milk or water yields a thinner result that still thickens upon standing. Pressure release timing is important to prevent splattering and maintain creaminess. This recipe also suggests the possibility of adapting to a slow cooker approach, though no tested instructions are provided here.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk almond milk, dairy milk, etc
- 2 cups water see note
- 2 to 3 to 3 banana about 1 cup, mashed/pureed
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- Pinch salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- banana chopped toasted nuts, honey for drizzling, sliced; for serving
Instructions
- Grease the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the milk, water, mashed bananas, oats and salt to the pot and give the mixture a good stir.
- Secure the lid making sure the valve is sealed. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook button and dial up or down to 4 minutes. The IP will start automatically. When finished cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure (otherwise the oatmeal may spurt through the valve if pressure is released too soon). Stir in the brown sugar (or honey) and vanilla.
- Serve warm with additional milk (if desired), sliced bananas, chopped nuts or extra honey/brown sugar. The oatmeal will thicken considerably as it cools.
Notes
- Increase milk or water if you prefer thinner oats; expect thickening as it cools.
- Natural pressure release for 15 minutes prevents oatmeal spitting from the Instant Pot valve.
- Slow cooker variation is possible, though not tested in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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