Description
This Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe is a quick and easy way to make a hearty and healthy breakfast. The oats are cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, resulting in a creamy and delicious texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water (or almond milk)
- 1 large pinch salt
Instructions
- Toast oats: Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add butter and melt, swirling to coat the bottom of the pot. Add steel cut oats and stir until butter is absorbed and oats are fragrant.
- Pressure cook: Pour in water (or almond milk) and salt. Stir. Secure the lid, ensuring the vent is in the “Sealing” position. Set to Manual High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- Natural release: When the cook time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure.
- Serve: Stir oats and divide into portions. Top as desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk or water for this recipe.
- For sweeter oats, add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey after cooking.
- You can add fruit, nuts, or seeds to your oatmeal for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
