Description
Creamy and nutritious, these Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are a quick and easy breakfast option with a hearty texture and endless customization possibilities.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water or milk (or a combination)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Sweeteners like maple syrup or brown sugar (optional, to taste)
- Toppings such as fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, or nut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Add steel cut oats, water (or milk), and a pinch of salt (if using) into the Instant Pot.
- Stir gently to combine and secure the lid.
- Set the valve to the sealing position and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10–15 minutes.
- Carefully open the lid, stir the oats to combine any separated liquid, and let them sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm with your desired toppings.
Notes
Use a 3:1 liquid-to-oats ratio for best consistency.To prevent sticking, stir before cooking and avoid using only dairy milk.For creamier oats, use part or all milk instead of water.Let oats sit after cooking to thicken properly.Add sweeteners after cooking to prevent burn notice.Can be stored in fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
