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Instant Pot Summer Lovin’ Recipes

July 27, 2020

Last modified on February 16th, 2021

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Summer is all about beautiful seasonal produce, grilling, and easy meals.  Here are my top favorite Instant Pot Summertime Recipes you MUST make this summer.


Collage of Summer Instant Pot recipes

WHY THE INSTANT POT IS SO GREAT IN THE SUMMERTIME

It seems the majority of people use their Instant Pot the most in the fall and winter months of the year.

Not at my house!  It gets used at least once, but most likely, multiple times a day, all summer long.  Why?  Let me tell you.

1 ) PRESSURE COOKING DOESN'T HEAT UP THE KITCHEN

Unlike turning on the oven or stovetop, the pressure cooker isn't going to result in your a/c working overtime so you can enjoy a delicious meal.

2) SUMMERTIME PRODUCE

The Instant Pot is an amazing companion to your garden or Farmer's Market treasures. Tomatoes, zucchini, peaches, butternut squash, etc.  I've got recipes for days for all of them!

3) SIDE DISHES FOR FOOD COOKED ON THE GRILL

I like to grill during the summer, and I love that the Instant Pot can be cooking my side dish while I'm outside with the family.  Potatoes, rice, pasta, etc, can be “set it and forget it” while you sip a fizzy drink on the back porch.

 

I've rounded up over 30 of my favorite recipes to make during the summer that will have you taking full advantage of seasonal produce and enjoying quick/easy meals.

We'll be covering:

(click to skip to each section)

 

  • Breakfast 
  • Dinner
  • Dessert 

I hope this page becomes a go-to resource for you all summer long!

Let's get started!

 

INSTANT POT SUMMERTIME BREAKFAST RECIPES

(Click on any of the titles to skip to more info about each recipe) 

  • Instant Pot Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oats (45 min)
  • Instant Pot Blueberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast (55 min)
  • Crio Bru Smoothie Bowl (5 min)
  • Instant Pot Fruit Soup (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Peach Melba Breakfast Cake (70 min)
  • Instant Pot Zucchini Banana Bread (70 min)
  • Instant Pot Strawberry Jam/Sauce (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Steel Cut Oats (30 min)
  • Instant Pot Triple Berry Chia Jam (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Cake (55 min)

 

 

Instant Pot Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oats

Sweet strawberries, creamy oats, and a drizzle of cream – this breakfast will keep you energized for hours!

Total Recipe Time: 45 minutes

More Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats:

  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats
  • Pressure Cooker Banana Custard Steel Cut Oats
  • Pressure Cooker Mason Jar Steel Cut Oats

Back to Breakfast Recipes

2 bowls of oatmeal, one with strawberries and chocolate and one with just strawberries

 

 

 

Instant Pot Blueberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Whole grain bread filled with warm cream cheese and juicy blueberries, then topped with perfectly sweet blueberry syrup.  This is so much easier than traditional stuffed french toast!

Total Recipe Time: 55 minutes

More Instant Pot French Toast Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Back to Breakfast Recipes

Stuffed French Toast on a white plate covered in blueberry sauce

 

 

Crio Bru Smoothie Bowl

This creamy, cold, chocolate smoothie is served extra thick in a bowl so you can top it to your heart's content.  It even contains a hidden vegetable!

Total Recipe Time: 5 minutes

More Instant Pot Crio Bru Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Cashew Crio Bru
  • Instant Pot Coconut Orange Crio Bru
  • Instant Pot Strawberry Crio Bru
  • Instant Pot Golden Crio Bru

Back to Breakfast Recipes

Crio Bru Smoothie in a white bowl with bananas, coconut, and granola

 

 

Instant Pot Fruit Soup

Sweet, chilled fruit soup whipped up quick and easy!  Follow the recipe or use it as a guideline for whatever fruit you have on hand.

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

More Instant Pot Fruit Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Applesauce – No Peel!
  • Pressure Cooker Naturally Sweet Peach Compote

Back to Breakfast Recipes

instant pot fruit soup in a bowl with fresh berries, coconut, and granola

 

 

Instant Pot Peach Melba Breakfast Cake (gluten-free)

This healthy breakfast cake is loaded with protein and highlights my favorite fruit combo – Peaches and raspberries!

Total Recipe Time: 70 minutes

Check out all our Gluten Free Instant Pot recipes.

Back to Breakfast Recipes

 

 

Instant Pot Zucchini Banana Bread

With excess zucchini all around us, this whole-grain banana bread recipe will be your new breakfast go-to.   Top it with my healthy cream cheese/yogurt sauce to take it to the next level.

Total Recipe Time: 70 minutes

More Healthy Instant Pot Bread Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Moist Cornbread Muffins
  • Instant Pot Whole Wheat Rosemary Asiago Crusty Bread
  • Pressure Cooker Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Back to Breakfast Recipes

round zucchini bread on a cutting board

 

 

Instant Pot Strawberry Jam/Sauce

This mildly sweetened sauce is alive with real strawberry flavor and is delicious on everything from breakfast to dessert.

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

More Instant Pot Jam/Sauce Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Cranberry Apple Sauce – Naturally Sweetened
  • All our Jam and Sauces Recipes

Back to Breakfast Recipes

strawberry jam in a mason jar next to sliced strawberries on a cutting board

 

 

Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Steel Cut Oats

Peaches and cream are a heavenly combo.  Take the extra two minutes to whip up the cinnamon maple drizzle – WOW it's good!

Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes

Back to Breakfast Recipes

Top down shot of peaches and cream steel cut oats

 

 

Instant Pot Triple Berry Chia Jam

This jam makes good use of fresh or frozen berries and is thickened with my favorite chia seed trick.  Put it on pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, or even a PB&J.

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

Back to Breakfast Recipes

Instant Pot Triple Berry Chia Jam in a glass bowl over yogurt

 

 

Instant Pot Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Cake

Lemon and poppy seed is another popular combo and the addition of strawberries makes this breakfast cake even more delightful.

Total Recipe Time: 55 minutes

More Instant Pot Breakfast Cake Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Mini Blueberry Breakfast Cakes
  • Instant Pot Gluten-Free Peach Melba Breakfast Cake
  • Pressure Cooker Blackberry Almond Breakfast Cake

Back to Breakfast Recipes

Close up of a slice of breakfast cake next to fresh strawberries

 

 

INSTANT POT SUMMERTIME DINNER RECIPES

(Click on any of the titles to skip to more info about each recipe) 

  • Instant Pot Chipotle Peach BBQ Ribs (60 min)
  • Instant Pot Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce (50 min)
  • Instant Pot Mediterranean Rice with Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken (39 min)
  • Instant Pot Sweet Corn and Tomato Pasta (40 min)
  • Instant Pot Tin Foil Dinners (45 min)
  • Instant Pot Pesto Chicken and Quinoa (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Salad (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Caribbean Chicken Salad (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Italian Pasta Salad (20 min)
  • 7 Layer Bean Dip (22 min)

Go back to all Instant Pot Summer recipes

 

 

Instant Pot Chipotle Peach BBQ Ribs

These ribs get pressure cooked until “fall off the bone” tender, then tossed on the grill to give them the irresistible BBQ style char.  If you haven't tried ribs this way, you need to ASAP!

Total Recipe Time: 60 minutes

Back to Dinner Recipes

Instant Pot Chipotle Peach BBQ Ribs on a plate

 

 

Instant Pot Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce

My favorite summertime sauce to slather on everything from ribs, to chicken, to pork, and even tofu.  Sweet, smoky, and just a little bit spicy – YUM!

Total Recipe Time: 50 minutes

More Instant Pot BBQ Sauces:

  • Instant Pot Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

Back to Dinner Recipes

Instant Pot Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce in a bottle

 

 

Instant Pot Mediterranean Rice with Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

Cook this greek style rice in the pressure cooker while you grill your lemon chicken skewers outside.  Bring on the tzatziki!

Total Recipe Time: 39 minutes

More Delicious Instant Pot Rice Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Sweet Corn Risotto
  • Instant Pot Quinoa Fried Rice
  • Instant Pot Green Veggie Rice

Back to Dinner Recipes

Close up of Pressure Cooker Mediterranean Brown Rice

 

 

Instant Pot Sweet Corn and Tomato Pasta

I make this pasta dish every year!  It so perfectly highlights fresh corn on the cob and sweet cherry tomatoes right off the vine.  It will go so well with anything from the grill too!

Total Recipe Time: 40 minutes

More Instant Pot Pasta Recipes for Summer:

  • Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
  • Classic Italian Pasta Salad
  • Pressure Cooker Fettuccine Cauliflower Alfredo

Back to Dinner Recipes

A bowl of Sweet Corn and Tomato Pasta with a fork

 

 

Instant Pot Tin Foil Dinners

If you want the memories of campfire tin foil dinners without the mess and smoke, this pressure cooker trick is for you!

Total Recipe Time: 45 minutes

More Easy Instant Pot Dinner Options:

  • Easy (and Family Friendly) Instant Pot Recipes 
  • Best Instant Pot Freezer Friendly Meals
  • All our Instant Pot Main Dish Recipes

Back to Dinner Recipes

potatoes, peppers, carrots, and onions in a tinfoil packet with sauce on the side

 

 

Instant Pot Pesto Chicken and Quinoa

Easy peasy, one pot pesto chicken and quinoa.  The bright, herbaceous flavors scream summertime!

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

Back to Dinner Recipes

white bowl of chicken, quinoa, and vegetables with lemon slice

 

 

Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Salad

I dedicate at least one row of corn from my garden to this salad.  Smoky, sweet, tangy, and addictive – all you need is a bag of corn chips and this is dinner!

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

Back to Dinner Recipes

Mexican Street Corn Salad topped with cheese and lime wedges in a bowl

 

 


Instant Pot Caribbean Chicken Salad

I love a loaded salad!  Crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tangy – I could eat this salad all summer long.  Store leftovers separately in the fridge so you can throw it together in seconds all week.

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

Back to Dinner Recipes

bowl of spinach salad with chicken, bell peppers, mandarin oraanges, and cheese

 

 

Instant Pot Italian Pasta Salad

This classic gets a major flavor makeover here with the addition of homemade dressing and kale – yep, kale, and you'll love it!

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

Back to Dinner Recipes

pasta salad with olives, pepperoni, cheese, kale, and cucumber in a white bowl

 

 

7 Layer Bean Dip

Bean dip and a bag of chips.  If this isn't the best easy summertime dinner, I don't know what is.  This is my mama's recipe and you will be blown away.

Total Recipe Time: 22 minutes

Back to Dinner Recipes

Plate of 7 layer bean dip with cheese and olives on top

 

 

INSTANT POT SUMMERTIME DESSERT RECIPES

(Click on any of the titles to skip to more info about each recipe) 

  • Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Coconut Tres Leches Cake (80 min)
  • Naturally Sweetened Caramel Apple Pie (30 min)
  • Instant Pot Apple Sauce (25 min)
  • Instant Pot White Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake (70 min)
  • Instant Pot White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (70 min)
  • Frozen Crio Bru (15 min)
  • Instant Pot Peach Compote (10 min)
  • Instant Pot Hasselback Apples (25 min)
  • Instant Pot Healthy Peanut Butter Cups (10 min)
  • Instant Pot Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownie Pudding (50 min)

Go back to all Instant Pot Summer recipes

 

Instant Pot Peaches and Cream Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches cake taken to the next level with the addition of coconut and peaches.  Get ready to swoon!

Total Recipe Time: 80 minutes

Back to Dessert Recipes

Peach cake with whipped cream and peaches on top

 

Naturally Sweetened Caramel Apple Pie

I wait all summer long for my mom's apple tree to be ready to pick so I can make this apple pie.  Whole grain crust and sweetened with dates, it's the perfect breakfast as well as dessert!

Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes

Back to Dessert Recipes

Pressure Cooker Sugar Free Caramel Apple Pie on a white plate

 

 

Instant Pot Applesauce

Homemade applesauce is an absolute luxury.  Top it with cream and pecans for a healthy, easy treat.

Total Recipe Time: 25 minutes

More Instant Pot Sauces and Extracts:

  • Instant Pot Strawberry Sauce
  • Instant Pot Gourmet Vanilla Extract
  • Pressure Cooker Lemon Extract

Back to Dessert Recipes

applesauce in white cups with apples and cinnamon sticks in the background

 

 

Instant Pot White Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake

Bright, tangy, lemon curd plus white chocolate cheesecake – this is a show stopper everywhere I take it.

Total Recipe Time: 70 minutes

More Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Banana Cream Pie Cheesecake
  • Instant Pot Peppermint Cheesecake

Back to Dessert Recipes

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lemon Cheesecake on a plate

 

 

Instant Pot White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Raspberry swirled cheesecake with chunks of white chocolate – try out the cheesecake ball version for a portable treat!

Total Recipe Time: 70 minutes

Back to Dessert Recipes

Top down shot of a Pressure Cooker White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake on a white plate

 

 

Frozen Crio Bru

Think chocolate milkshake minus a bazillion calories.  Frosty, cold, and oh so satisfying on a hot summer day.

Total Recipe Time: 15 minutes

More Instant Pot Crio Bru Recipes:

  • Cashew Crio Bru
  • Crio Bru Smoothie
  • Strawberry Crio Bru
  • Coconut Orange Crio Bru

Back to Dessert Recipes

Frozen Crio Bru in a glass mug

 

 

Instant Pot Peach Compote

Use summer ripe peaches and there will be no need for any sweetener.  This tasty peachy treat is perfect for breakfast and dessert.

Total Recipe Time: 10 minutes

More Instant Pot Compote Recipes:

  • Healthy Apple Fig Compote

Back to Dessert Recipes

A plate of peach compote on a marble surface

 

 

Instant Pot Hasselback Apples

Keeping things light, healthy, and easy here!  Soft tender apples topped with the most amazing no-bake crumble – joy in a ramekin right here!

Total Recipe Time: 25 minutes

Back to Dessert Recipes

instant pot hasselback apples with cream on top with forks

 

 

Instant Pot Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Who says you can't eat peanut butter cups during swimsuit season!?  This healthy version is guilt-free and delightful.

Total Recipe Time: 10 minutes

Back to Dessert Recipes

Chocolate peanut butter cups stacked on top of each other on a white surface

 

 

Instant Pot Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownie Pudding

Had enough of healthy desserts?  This is my most indulgent dessert on the blog and you will squeal with each, deep, dark, chocolatey bite!  Vanilla ice cream is a must!

Total Recipe Time: 50 minutes

Back to Dessert Recipes

Brownie pudding in a white bowl with ice cream and caramel sauce on a white napkin

 

 

INSTANT POT SUMMERTIME DRINK RECIPES

(Click on any of the titles to skip to more info about each recipe) 

  • Instant Pot Homemade Lemonade (20 min)
  • Instant Pot Infused Water (20 min)

Go back to all Instant Pot Summer recipes

 

 

Instant Pot Homemade Lemonade

Use the pressure cooker to make an easy lemon syrup and you can whip up fresh homemade lemonade anytime.  Add your favorite fruit for a fun twist on the classic (peach lemonade!)

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

Back to Drink Recipes

Instant Pot Lemonade in bottles with a straw

 

 

Instant Pot Infused Water

Water is boring – flavored water is refreshing!  Follow my favorite recipes included in the link or use what fruit and herbs you have to make it your own.

Total Recipe Time: 20 minutes

More Instant Pot Infused Water Recipes:

  • Pressure Cooker Chia Water

Back to Drink Recipes

4 bottles of flavored water with blueberries, peaches and lime

 

I hope you find some new favorites here!

May your summer be joy-filled, memorable, and surrounded with unforgettable food.  Let the fun begin!

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What are your favorite Instant Pot summer recipes?  I'd love to try them out!

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