Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

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Steel cut oats are incredibly easy to make in the Instant Pot. Using the sauté function to toast the oats in olive oil before adding liquid for pressure cooking adds a nice toasty flavor. This recipe is for traditional steel cut oats, not quick cooking-cook ones. Once cooked and cooled, put oats in an airtight container and refrigerate. In the morning, take about a half cup and add 1/4 cup water or milk, then steam for 15 minutes with your Instant Pot's steam function. Stir well and enjoy oats every morning during the week!

steel cut oats cooked in the instant pot
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Release Pressure Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
7
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 cups steel cut oats

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Set a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) to the sauté function and press start. Heat olive oil in the cooker for 1 minute. Add oats, and cook and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes.

  2. Add nutmeg and cinnamon, stir well, then stir in water and vanilla extract. Turn off the sauté function.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. 

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

  5. Unlock and remove the lid, then stir the oatmeal vigorously, making sure to incorporate the oats at the bottom of the pot where they will be thicker. Scoop out about 1/2 cup of oatmeal and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
7g Fat
31g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.