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Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats

Creamy, hearty steel-cut oats cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot with no stirring and no mess.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Breakfast
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steel-Cut Oats
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon optional
  • honey or maple syrup for serving
  • fruit or nuts for topping

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Add oats, water, milk, salt, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot and stir gently.
  2. Seal and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  4. Stir oats to thicken, then serve with desired toppings.

Notes

For thicker oats, reduce liquid to 3.5 cups. Stir well after cooking for best texture.