Description
This Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe offers a quick, easy, and hands-off way to prepare perfectly cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats are pressure cooked to a creamy texture and can be topped with an array of healthy additions such as nuts, fresh fruit, and maple syrup for a delicious and wholesome breakfast.
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 steel-cut oats and 2½ cups water into a 6-quart or smaller Instant Pot.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes to cook the oats thoroughly.
- Natural Pressure Release: Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally, which will take about 20 minutes. Do not manually release the pressure.
- Stir and Serve: Once the float valve drops, carefully remove the lid and stir the oats. Expect some water separation, which is normal. Serve with your choice of toppings such as almond butter, fresh fruit, nuts, hemp seeds, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Using the natural release method is important to prevent oats from splattering and to achieve a creamy texture.
- Add toppings of your choice to customize flavor and nutrition.
- This recipe serves 4 and can be easily doubled for larger batches.
- Steel-cut oats have a chewier texture compared to rolled oats, making them heartier and more satisfying.
- Ensure your Instant Pot is at least 6 quarts for this recipe to work properly and avoid overflow.
