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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are a healthy and hearty breakfast that is quick and easy to make. This Instant Pot Oatmeal doesn't require any stirring, it's quicker than cooking steel cut oats on the stove top and always turns out creamy and delicious.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter optional
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 cups water or almond milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Turn the instant pot/pressure cooker to “saute”. Melt the butter and stir in the steel cut oats. Toast the oats, stirring frequently for a couple of minutes or until the butter has been absorbed and the oats are fragrant. Press the keep warm/cancel button on the instant pot.
  2. Add the water or almond milk and the salt. Close the lid and lock the pot. Make sure your release valve is in the sealing position.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then do a quick release for the remaining pressure.
  4. Open the lid and stir the oats as some of the liquid may have stayed on top. Serve with your favorite mix-ins and/or toppings.

Notes

  • Make sure you use steel cut oats (Irish Oats) to make this recipe.
  • If you prefer, you can skip toasting the oats in butter. Simply add the oats, water and salt and cook as directed.
  • When you open the lid of the pressure cooker, you will see that there's liquid on top of the oats. You can stir the oats to incorporate the liquid (this is what I usually do) or just allow the oatmeal to sit for 20 minutes. The oatmeal will absorb the liquid.
  • Cooked steel cut oatmeal will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Store it in an airtight container.
  • This recipe freezes well.
  • Your pressure cooker may take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes to come to pressure before the cooking timer starts. The exact time varies depending on size, model, and the contents inside the pot. For this reason, we don’t include it in the total time shown above.

Nutrition Information

Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 175IU (4%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.