Instant Pot® Vegan Steel-Cut Oats with Apple and Cinnamon

The easiest and most delicious recipe for a nutritious and filling breakfast! I refrigerate leftover oatmeal and microwave a 3/4 cup serving every morning for several days before making another pot of oats.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (Optional)

  • 1 apple, diced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, or more to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine water, almond milk, oats, maple syrup, flax seed meal, apple, cinnamon, and almonds in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir oatmeal thoroughly and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes:

You can use any non-dairy milk of your choice.

Instead of almonds you can also use chopped pecans, walnuts, or any choice of nuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110 Calories
3g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 148mg 3%

* 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.