Instant Pot Oatmeal (Fast, Easy and Creamy)
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Instant Pot Oatmeal (Fast, Easy and Creamy)
Description
The recipe involves combining steel-cut oats with water or a combination of water and milk in an Instant Pot, then pressure cooking on high for four minutes followed by natural pressure release. This method produces creamy oatmeal with a soft yet slightly chewy texture typical of steel-cut oats. The oats can be served immediately with desired toppings or adjusted with extra liquid to reach preferred consistency.
The pot-in-pot method allows cooking oats in a separate bowl placed on a trivet inside the Instant Pot, giving an alternative way to prepare oatmeal while cooking other food simultaneously. The recipe also explains how to use the delay timer feature on the Instant Pot to have oatmeal ready in the morning without early preparation.
Various toppings such as fresh fruits, seeds, nuts, sweeteners, or nut butters can be added to tailor flavor and nutrition. Rolled oats can also be cooked with a shorter pressure cook time, offering versatility in grain choice.
The oatmeal stores well refrigerated for up to four days, making it convenient for batch prep and reheating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2 1/2 cup water or substitute with half milk of choice
Topping Options
- Fresh fruits
- nuts
- seeds
- sweetener
- nut butter
Instructions
- Add the oats and water (and/or milk) to the instant pot. Give a quick stir. Close the lid with the vent in the sealing position.
- Start instant pot in pressure cook mode on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. (You can also do a 10-minute NPR, which means let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release it).
- Perfectly cooked oats are ready to enjoy with toppings of choice. Add more liquid to adjust consistency as needed.
Pot-in-Pot Method
- In a bowl that fits inside the instant pot, add the oats, water, and/or milk of choice.
- Add one cup of water into the instant pot main steel insert then place a trivet. Then place the bowl with the oats on the trivet.
- Pressure cook for six minutes on high-pressure. Once the cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally. (You can also do a 10-minute NPR, which means let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release it).
Notes
- The delay timer on the Instant Pot allows cooking oatmeal overnight so it’s ready by morning without needing early prep.
- Steel-cut oats require about four minutes at high pressure, while rolled oats cook in about two minutes using this method.
- Store leftover oatmeal in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to four days for easy reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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