Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal

Healthy, Creamy Steel Cut Oats

Recipe based on Brown Butter Steel-Cut Oatmeal from The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook by Coco Morante

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal

Just the Recipe | 6 Servings

Ingredients

2-3 TBS Unsalted Butter

2 Cups Steel Cut Oats

6 Cups Water

Optional Mix-Ins (see tips)

From the Pantry

Kosher Salt

Steps

• Toast the oats:

  • Turn the Instant Pot (IP) on to Sauté and melt the butter.

  • When the butter is melted add the oats, a pinch of salt and any spices you’re mixing in. Stir.

  • Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until lightly toasted.

  • Press cancel.

• Add the water and cook:

  • Add the water and stir to combine.

  • At this point, add in any additional mix-ins. Stir well.

  • Close the IP and set the lid to ‘Sealing’ using the pressure release valve. Select the “Porridge” setting and set the cook time for 12 minutes at high pressure.

• Pressure release: Natural release for 10 minutes. Then vent any remaining steam.

• Open and stir to mix in any liquid that is sitting on top.

Serve warm with brown sugar or maple syrup and cream.

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Meal Block Plan | 6 Breakfasts

• Store in a container (or divide into six single serving containers) and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

• Reheat in the microwave with 1-2 TBS of milk for 60-90 seconds on high. Stir and top with cinnamon, syrup, nuts, and/or fresh fruit as desired.

#Kitchen Acumen Tips:

• Use traditional Steel Cut Oat, not a quick cooking version.

• Flavor Combination Ideas:

  • Pumpkin pecan: add 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree + 1 tsp Pie Spice; top with chopped pecans and additional cinnamon

  • Banana walnut: add 1 to 2 bananas sliced; top with chopped walnuts

  • Blueberry almond: add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries; top with almond slices and cream

  • Apple cinnamon: add 1 apple, cored and diced + 1 tsp Pie Spice or cinnamon

  • Apple Cranberry (shown above): add 1 apple, cored and diced + 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries + 1/2 tsp Pie Spice

  • Peaches & Cream: add 1-2 Cups Peach Slices (you can also add these after cooking); top with whole milk or cream

  • Cherry Walnut: add a cup of frozen or dried cherries; top with chopped walnuts