American · Breakfast

Instant Pot Oatmeal

Steel-cut oats pressure cooked with water and milk until creamy, with no stirring. Four servings in 17 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 17 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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How to Make Instant Pot Oatmeal

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  1. Set the pot to sauté. Melt the butter and toast the oats for 2 minutes.

  2. Add the water, milk and salt and stir once, scraping the base.

  3. Lock the pressure cooker lid, set the valve to sealing and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.

  4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and sugar and let it stand for 3 minutes.

Tips for Making Instant Pot Oatmeal

  • Use steel-cut oats, not rolled.
  • Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Loosen with milk if it thickens too much.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk.

What Goes With Instant Pot Oatmeal

  • Sliced banana
  • Berries
  • Chopped nuts
  • Maple syrup

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk.

Instant Pot Oatmeal: Questions and Answers

How long does Instant Pot Oatmeal take to make?

About 17 minutes in total — 2 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Instant Pot Oatmeal?

Use steel-cut oats, not rolled. Let the pressure release naturally. Loosen with milk if it thickens too much. Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk.

What should I serve with Instant Pot Oatmeal?

Sliced banana; Berries; Chopped nuts; Maple syrup.

How should Instant Pot Oatmeal be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk.

Is Instant Pot Oatmeal suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Instant Pot Oatmeal?

About 314 kcal per serving, with 10 g protein, 46 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

314Calories
10gProtein
46gCarbs
10gFat
5gFibre
12gSugar
200mgSodium

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