I'm Marci! Join me here on TIDBITS for healthy Instant Pot recipes and get 10 free recipes from my cookbook, Master the Electric Pressure CookerThese custard style steel cut oats take creamy and comforting to a whole new level! It's like a slice of banana bread and a dreamy bowl of banana pudding all in one!
I've been making my family steel cut oats for breakfast for several years now (example here and here). It's fast, yummy, and loaded with fuel for their day. However, that means they are plenty sick of it by now and I've got to start thinking of more creative ways to present it before they start refusing to eat it. Well this Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Banana Custard Steel Cut Oats is THE answer!
This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill ❤, and today's recipe highlights their very popular Steel Cut Oats.
These Custard Style Oats are still every bit as good for you as the recipes above, but with the addition of milk and eggs and a tiny bit of butter, oh my heavens these oats are ridiculous!
Think of the best tasting banana bread you've ever had in your entire life, then make it spoonable, creamy, warm and downright huggable, and that is what this bowl of oatmeal is.
Serve it to your family with a side of Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops, fresh sliced bananas, walnuts, and mini chocolate chips, and I promise you, they will not be groaning over having oatmeal again for at least a solid 2 years.
Let me know what you think!
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Question of the day: What surprise did you receive for Valentines Day?
I received the shock of a lifetime when I woke up to a bouquet of roses from an extremely forgetful husband! My kids killed it in the “I Love You Mom” personalized Valentines dept. I hope your day was filled with love in one form or another!
Don't forget to get your hands on this Ultimate Guide for Perfect Pressure Cooker Oats. You'll refer to it time and time again, I promise! Also if you're not convinced you want to eat oats, check out this post to get the low down on why Oats are so good for you and your family. (Chart below created by Brit Alexis Creative)
Tools/Ingredients used to make Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Banana Custard Steel Cut Oats
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Pressure Cooker Banana Bread Custard Steel Cut Oats
Smells like fresh Banana Bread from the oven, tastes like a dreamy bowl of sweet banana pudding. Perfect way to start the day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk will work)
- 2 large bananas, mashed
- 1 cup sliced bananas
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 1 ½ quart or larger heat safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. To a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add 1 ½ cups of water to the pressure cooker pot and place trivet inside. Place dish on the trivet using a silicone or tin foil sling to make for easier removal. Secure the lid and turn pressure cooker knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 40 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Optional: Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and place under the broiler for a sweet crunchy topping or stir the oatmeal and serve hot with a frozen whipped cream dollop, milk, walnuts, extra banana slices, or mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- This oatmeal can be made up the night before, stored in the fridge, then cooked in the morning. This oatmeal doesn’t cook up quick, but when prepped beforehand, it makes for a super easy, healthy breakfast.
- Omit walnuts or sprinkle them on top of individual bowls if needed to make all diners happy.
Keywords: healthy breakfast, instant pot breakfast, easy recipe
Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe's Blueberry and Almond Baked Steel Cut Oats
My hubby and I are supposed to be looking at retirement but not us! Instead, my hubby has returned to college for a 2nd Master’s degree and will be headed next year to his doctorate. He is a full time student and teaching at Temple University so we have no money. We exchanged Valentines and I surprised him by picking up a package of strawberries and chocolate chips. He came home late at night to chocolate covered strawberries!
Barbara, I love that so much! I don’t see my husband every being able to “retire” either. Too many ideas going through our brains all the time! What a sweet story, thank you for sharing!
My husband surprised me with a box full of special treats. I love me some cookies!
Nicole, good man right there!
The only surprise I got on Valentine’s day was a house full of sick kids.
Hannah, you don’t sound bitter at all ????. Such is the life of a mama!
My surprise for valentines was a collection of treats from my lovely wife, tucked away for me to find on my way out of the house for work <3
Nils, She sounds like an absolute treasure ❤️
OMG THESE BANANA CUSTARD STEEL OATS ARE TO DIE FOR !! MY GROWN SON WHO NEVER WANTED TO EAT OATS GROWING UP COULDN’T HELP TASTING THESE OATS AND HAS NOW REQUESTED THEY BE INCLUDE IN THE WEEKLY MENU.
THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE MARCI . BOB STEEL OATS ARE THE BEST!!
Angie, The all caps are totally and completely appropriate ????. Aren’t these oats just glorious!? I’m so happy to have helped convert your son, hahaha!
For Valentines Day i received a surprise visit from my 22 year old son who has been at Ft. Leonardwood Mo. I just found your website online and i love it!
Mary, Oh how wonderful is that! You raised a good kid! And thank you so so much ????
My sweetie got me flowers and chocolate, even though I’m really (trying) not eating them, but I got the share them, so that was even better! These oatmeal posts look heavenly!
Donna, Chocolate will always equal love in my opinion 🙂
I came home to find a beautiful bouquet of pink roses on my doorstep from my daughter!
Carolsue, How thoughtful! What an amazing girl you raised!
For Valentine’s Day this year I was given peace. Nearly three weeks earlier I lost sight in one eye in a matter of hours. Not blurry or gray, completely black. Couldn’t tell if my eye was open or closed. The peace was confirmation that my long dormant MS has returned. I know this sounds like bad news, but it’s not! I have lived well with MS for more than 20 years. God has this under control.
Oh Lucy, god bless inspiring people like you. My twin pregnancy was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through and I distinctly remember the point were I received that wonderful peace that got me through it. Many prayers of comfort going your way!
Thank you!
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Lucy, I have to chime in here & say “do not fear the worst”! I, too, have MS & loss of vision in my left eye was my first symptom. I did regain vision & though it took almost a year & has never been as good as it was I am grateful. This was 37 years ago! I have lived with MS & though it has affected every part of my life it did not keep me from going to nursing school, having a successful career as an R.N. & enjoying a lot of adventures. This may be a step back for you but there has been so much knowledge gained & advances in treatment that I’m sure your neurologist will be sharing with you. Sending prayers & positive thoughts!
Roma, your message reached me this morning and I really thank you for your words. It’s been a long 7 weeks of complete blackness, but I have faith I will have some healing. It’s interesting to me that my other eye went from corrected vision of 25/20 to 70/20 at the same time. My new glasses came and are making me feel much better. I am regaining balance and feeling less brittle. I will get through this and I will live with what it leaves. I will never suffer from MS. Thank you for your encouragement.
You will prevail! The loss of balance is one of the worst consequences of visual problems & somehow our brains learn to adjust. As I said, do not give up! Took almost a year for me to regain vision but it happened. An MS flare can definitely make you feel “fragile” but you will return stronger than ever!
Lucy and Roma, what wonderful, kind people you are. I love to see such support and sisterhood around here ❤️
I got a dozen beautiful pink and white roses, chocolate covered cinnamon bears. And saltines because I wasn’t feeling to well that day! He’s so thoughtful and is determined that I always get shown how special I am on Valentine’s Day… really everyday!
Jamee, So so so sweet!
Marci, Just wondering if your pressure cooker recipes can be used in a crock pot? I do not have a pressure cooker. They sound so good and I’d love to try them!
Jenny, I’m sure many of them could be adapted to the slow cooker, but I haven’t used my slow cooker in 7 years since I bought a pressure cooker!
Marci …… you are really funny …… I’m sure you didn’t mean your *forgetable* husband honoured you on Valentine’s Day ……. forgetful maybe? …… ROFLOL!!!!
Barbara, I’m glad you can’t see my red cheeks right now! Grammar error fixed, thank you!
I cannot find the steel cut oats where I live. However, I have a bag of Red Mill extra thick rolled oats. Can I substitute these for the steel cut?
Holli, They definitely wouldn’t cook like the steel cut oats would, but I suspect it could be really good. It wouldn’t need as much water or cooking time I suspect. If you experiment, let me know! Of course, you can always find steel cut oats on amazon.
I have tried make this today and it was delicious!
I forgot add baking powder in. Lol. Still look like your photo and taste sooooo good! Defo keep that recipe for future.
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Jay, I’m so glad you liked it! This one never gets old for my family
Can you make the banana bread oatmeal recipe with the PIP method just inside the stainless steel instant pot? What will the ratio of liquid to steel cut oats. I have the eggs and bananas and everything all as stated in the recipe but I realize it is for the PIP method not regular in pot method. Thanks
Monique, the problem I kept running into was that the mixture was so custard-y it would burn to the bottom. If you added another cup or 2 of water, it would probably work, it would just be a different texture than the custard style version here. The flavors would be wonderful though.
So I made the recipe in the normal instant pot last week without PIP and your right it was way too much custard. It was super good though. I figured i would try PIP today I am using just a Pyrex glass container and hopefully it will come out just as expected. I really love my instant pot I have only had it for a few weeks but I am so grateful for it.
Monique, You are going to love this new cooking adventure!
So happy to report that I made this oatmeal yesterday PIP method and had some this morning. It is the most delicious oatmeal that I have ever had in my life. I have eaten alot of oatmeal over the years and this recipe is simply the best. I might try other flavors with this method maybe apple cinnamon, blueberry or pumpkin spice.
It has a good flavor but both times I’ve tried to make this (increased time by 11mins 2nd time) the oats are still crunchy
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Heather, Hmmm…weird. What kind of bowl are you using?
Oh yum! This is SOOOO good! I just served it warm with a little whipped cream! This would be great for breakfast, a snack or dessert! This is my 4th recipe with my new instant pot and I’m loving it!
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Wendy, My kids love this with frozen whipped cream balls, cools it down and tastes amazing. This has to be my favorite oatmeal ever 🙂
Im looking forward to trying this but I am unsure of the bowl I could use inside my IP. What type of bowl do you use or suggest? Thank you, love your recipes
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Cindy, It fills a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, so if you have an oven-safe glass or metal container, that should work as well!