Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe
Let me show you how to make my Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe – it’s an easy and affordable way to have a delicious and nutritious breakfast in no time. This is the best creamy oatmeal ever! Next time, try this Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe.
Raise your hand if getting a healthy breakfast on the table is a struggle in the morning. You can’t see it but my hand is raised high. That’s why this Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe is pretty much genius.
In just about half an hour you can have hot oatmeal on the table with delicious toppings like fruit, nuts, and seeds. Did I mention the chocolate chips? Your kids will love it and you can throw it in the Instant Pot when you get up and it will be ready when the kids finally make their way to the table.
It’s my favorite way to get a hot breakfast in my kids on busy school mornings. They can’t get enough of its creamy texture and delicious toppings.
Let me show you how to make it. (PS – You can also make a big batch for use all week!)
🧂 Ingredients
The best part about this recipe is that you only need a few simple ingredients!
- Steel cut or rolled oats
- Milk or almond milk
- Cinnamon
- Toppings: fruit (fresh or dried), chocolate chips, nuts, flax seeds, maple syrup, brown sugar, etc.
🔪Instructions
This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
- Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot
- Use the manual setting on high – 3 minutes for rolled oats or 6 minutes for steel-cut oats
- Let the pot natural pressure release for 20 minutes
- Carefully release valve to release the remaining pressure
- Serve oatmeal with your favorite oatmeal toppings
Equipment
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⏲️ Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator 3-5 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until the oatmeal is hot.
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this recipe.
Quick oats are also known as quick-cooking oats. They are rolled oats that go through more processing to help decrease the cooking time. They are partially cooked and rolled thinner than old fashion oats.
Oats are among some of the healthiest grains on earth. They are gluten-free, whole, grain, and have many health benefits.
Use a lower heat setting and use more liquid to keep the oats from drying out. You can also cook them for a shorter amount of time. Burning can be caused by using the wrong setting for the type of oats you’re cooking.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
There are so many great toppings you can add to this instant pot oatmeal recipe! I like to start with fresh fruit like blueberries, strawberries, bananas, kiwi, pomegranate seeds, blackberries, red raspberries, apples, and sliced peaches. Here are some other ideas:
- Regular or mini chocolate chips
- Nuts such as walnuts, pecans, almonds
- Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread
- Chia Seeds or Flax seeds
- Dried fruit like cranberries, raisins, apricots or even mango
- Brown Sugar Butter
- Shredded coconut
- Maple Syrup
- Brown Sugar
- Peanut Butter
- Store-bought or Homemade Pumpkin Puree
My dad always puts butter on his oatmeal. If you like butter and maple syrup, you might like to check out this Maple Butter Recipe.
😋 Similar Recipes
One of our most popular posts has got to be Overnight Oats Recipes & Tips! If you like easy make-ahead breakfast ideas, you have to check them out. Next time, try one of these easy breakfast recipes that feed a crowd:
- Pancake Bundt Cake – with lots of raspberries and a little bit of chocolate, this is the perfect addition to any brunch.
- Best Baked Oatmeal – this is the perfect oatmeal to make ahead of time.
- Blueberry Croissant Bake – the whole family will love this yummy breakfast casserole.
- Sheet Pan Eggs and Bacon – an awesomely delicious breakfast with just one pan.
📋 Instant Pot Oatmeal
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Instant Pot Oatmeal
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Ingredients
For Rolled Oats
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
- 1 cup water
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon cinnamon depending on how much you like
For Steel Cut Oats
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
- 2 cup water
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon cinnamon depending on how much you like
Toppings
- Fruit blueberries, strawberries, bananas, kiwi, pomegranate seeds, blackberries, red raspberries, apples, peaches
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts walnuts, pecans
- Dried cranberries
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Sliced coconut
- Maple Syrup
- Brown Sugar
- Raisins
Instructions
- Add all of the oats ingredients to your Instant Pot (Not toppings)
- Using the manual setting cook on high – 3 minutes for rolled oats or 6 minutes for steel cut oats
- Once the cooking time ends, allow the Instant Pot to natural release. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Carefully open the valve to release steam
- Serve the oatmeal with your favorite toppings
- Store any leftovers in refrigerator 3-5 days
