Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal is a warm, cozy, and healthy start to your day!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups steel cut oats
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: Instant Pot Creamy Cinnamon Syrup, diced apple, cream or frozen dollops, pecans, raisins, etc
Instructions
- Add oats, water, almond milk, applesauce, syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the pressure cooker pot and stir. Â
- Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes (can also use a full natural release if not in a hurry). If liquid sprays through the valve, turn back to the sealed position and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir well. Oats will thicken as they sit.
- Serve hot with Cinnamon Syrup, Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops, diced apples, and other desired toppings.
Notes
- If you are having issues with the “BURN” message, try adding the applesauce after it is cooked.
- Leftover oats can be refrigerated for 3 – 5 days
- For longer storage, use an ice cream scoop to portion chilled oats onto a sheet pan. Freeze until solid, then place in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge or in a microwave with a splash of milk to make it creamy again
- If you prefer cooked apples, add diced apples to the pot to cook with the oats. Â
- For a boost of fiber and protein, add 2-4 tablespoons of chia seeds after it’s cooked. Stir well then place the lid back on for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell and thicken the oats.