Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
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!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional mix in's: 2 Tablespoons of 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
- Combine the oats, water, salt and cinnamon in the instant pot (I use a 6-quart). Then give it a good stir. Add in any desired mix in's to sweeten if desired.
- 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. Then 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 a 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 for up to one week.
Serving: This recipes makes 3 1/2 cups cooked oats. One serving is a little more than 1/2 cup of cooked oats.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.6cup | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg