Instant Pot Oatmeal
Posted: 01/25/24
Updated: 08/07/24
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This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe is out of this world! Why? This recipe ensures creamy, warm, and delicious oats that are made in 10 minutes. Not only are these oats super nutritious and ready in no time, but you can change them up every tie you make them just by swapping out the toppings and mix-ins.
♨️ What We Love About This Recipe
- This Instant Pot oatmeal recipe is the best because the oats are super creamy and tender all thanks to the decadent almond milk.
- The recipe is ridiculously easy and super hands off. Just toss everything in the Instant Pot, stir, and set it to pressure cook for 5 minutes. The Instant Pot does the rest! Perfect for hectic mornings when nurturing a well-coordinated stovetop breakfast just is NOT an option.
- This is a great way for you to purge your dried goods if you have a ton of nuts and/or dehydrated fruit you have on hand. Shredded coconut, honey, chia seeds, frozen or fresh fruit, chocolate, pistachios, or preserves are all great options!
🫐 What Can I Put on Oatmeal?
Seriously, the toppings options are limitless, and we love oatmeal because it can be so versatile. We used chopped pecans, fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of brown sugar, but you can use anything at all. Even savory foods like spinach or fried eggs can go on a bowl of warm, creamy oatmeal!
Not feeling any fussy toppings? This Instant Pot Oatmeal tastes incredible with just butter or maple syrup, too.
🥣 Are Oats Good for You?
Oats are incredibly nutritious! Along with being extremely filling, oats are known for improving blood sugar control, containing high levels of antioxidants and fiber, lowering cholesterol levels, and helping people lose weight.
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Instant Pot Oatmeal
Rich and creamy oatmeal, ready to eat in just 10 minutes! Add your favorite toppings for a quick and easy breakfast you'll love every time!
servings
Ingredients
For the Instant Pot Oatmeal
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups almond milk sweetened or unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
Equipment
- Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker
- large wooden spoon or silicone spatula
Instructions
- Add 3 cups water, 2 cups almond milk, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 cups old fashioned oats to Instant Pot insert. Stir ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Secure lid on Instant Pot with valve in Sealing position. Set Instant Pot to Manual Medium Pressure and set cook time to 5 minutes. Instant Pot will pressurize, then 5-minute cook time will begin.
- Once 5-minute cook time ends, carefully Quick Release internal pressure. Use caution as any escaping steam will be incredibly hot.
- Carefully remove lid and set aside. Portion oatmeal into serving bowls, add toppings as desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Almond Milk: Feel free to swap this out with coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or even just replace it with water. Note, though, that using only water will make your oatmeal less creamy.
- Meal Prep: Divide the prepared oatmeal into airtight containers and let cool completely, then seal containers and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Oatmeal will keep up to 5 days if stored properly.
Suggested Toppings
- Maple syrup, chopped pecans, and blueberries
- Honey and sliced bananas
- Chocolate chips and melted peanut butter
- Sliced strawberries and melted almond butter
- Fresh raspberries and melted Nutella
- Maple syrup, cinnamon, and brown sugar
- Chia seeds, granola, and toasted almonds
- Chopped spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and a fried egg
- Dried cranberries and orange zest
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 196kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Total Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 24g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 148mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Hello all.
Can someone tell me if the butter goes in with the other ingredients or is it an add-on when serving, like the fruit?
Thanks.
Hey Linda! Thanks for catching that. It’s added with the other ingredients before cooking in the Instant Pot. 🙂
Absolutely delicious. So quick and creamy. Only thing I did different was add cinnamon and chia seeds. Next time I will also add a little vanilla. Pressure cooked for 6 minutes (because I like my oats soft). It was perfect. So creamy and yummy. Definitely will be making oats this way.
That sounds delicious! I’m glad you liked the recipe!
Don’t you just love your IP? Great recipe!!
I hope I do have a medium setting on my IP
Thank you!
Just made this today and it is delicious, with or without toppings. My Insta Pot doesn’t have a medium pressure setting, just low and high. I did it on high pressure but when I did the quick release there was a mess coming out of the steam vent. I put a towel over it lightly to protect the surrounding area, but I wondering if a natural release could be done and would it change the final product.