Make the easiest Instant Pot steel cut oats for a hearty, wholesome and delicious start to your day. Prep them ahead or in the morning, either way, the Instant Pot does all of the work!
Optional mix-in's: 2 Tablespoons chia seeds, ground flax seeds, hemp hearts, honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar
Optional toppings: Fresh or dried fruit, nuts, nut butter, coconut, chia seeds, honey, Greek yogurt, or a splash of milk
Instructions
In an Instant Pot (I use a 6-quart), stir together the oats, water, salt ,and cinnamon Add in any desired-mix in's.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the pressure valve. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 3 minutes on High pressure. It will take about 15 minutes to reach pressure. When the pot beeps, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Turn the valve to vent with hot pads and remove the lid.
Stir the oats to mix in any of the water that has not evaporated. The oats will thicken as you stir them. Taste and add in more cinnamon, honey, or brown sugar, if desired.
Place in serving bowls or meal prep containers. Add any desired toppings. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Soaking oats: If you prefer to soak your oats, add the oats and water to the pot (and cover with a lid) 6 to 12 hours before cooking. Soaking will improve digestibility and the oats will be creamier. Sweeter oats: If you prefer sweeter oats, I recommend adding 2 to 3 Tablespoons of honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar into the pot before cooking.Meal prep: These cooked oats can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serving: This recipes makes 3 1/2 cups cooked oats. One serving is a little more than 1/2 cup of cooked oats.