Instant Pot Oatmeal (Perfect & Creamy!)

oatmeal in blue bowl with peanut butter and blueberries

5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Oatmeal (Perfect & Creamy!)

Creamy and ready in minutes, this Instant Pot oatmeal is an easy breakfast to prepare fresh or for meal prep. No stirring, and it always comes out perfect.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Time to pressurize + natural pressure release20

Total Time33

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 202kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil see note 1
2 cups oatmeal see note 2
5 cups water see note 3
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup maple syrup more to serve

Instructions

Toast oats- This step is optional. Select the sauté function of the Instant Pot, and add the coconut oil to the stainless steel inner pot of the Instant Pot. Allow to melt, then add oats. Toast the oats, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden.
Other ingredients- add the water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
Cook- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to the 'sealing' position, and pressure cook on high for 1 minute. When the cooking cycle has completed, allow the pot to naturally depressurize for 10 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
Serve- Remove the lid from the Instant Pot, and stir up the oats. Add syrup to taste, and serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

1- I recommend refined coconut oil to avoid a prominent coconut flavor; or you can swap the coconut oil for butter.

2- do not swap for instant or steel cut oats; rolled oats may also be called 'large flake' or 'old fashioned' oats.

3- for extra creamy oatmeal, swap some or all of the water for almond milk.

4- serving size is an estimate and nutritional information reflects ¼ of the recipe.

Storage

fridge- portion out into meal prep containers and store for up to 4 days
freezer- you may freeze in meal prep containers OR portion out into muffin tins, then transfer to a freezer bag

Reheating

Heat in the microwave until steaming hot. Add a splash or almond milk or your favorite milk to help loosen up the oats. Add maple syrup, peanut butter, or your favorite toppings. Stir it up and enjoy!

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