Description
This creamy and comforting steel cut oats recipe uses an Instant Pot for quick, hands-off cooking. Perfectly cooked oats combined with warm cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup create a delicious, nutritious breakfast that can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats and Liquids
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 2 2/3 cups water
- 2 cups milk
Flavorings
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the steel cut oats, water, milk, ground cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup to your Instant Pot. Stir everything together gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid securely, set the valve to the sealing position, and select high pressure cooking for 4 minutes. This will cook the oats perfectly under pressure.
- Natural Pressure Release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking. Then carefully release any remaining pressure by turning the valve to venting.
- Stir and Serve: Open the lid and stir the oats well. Add more milk if you prefer a creamier consistency. Top with your favorite fruits, nuts, or additional maple syrup before serving for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use steel cut oats that are specifically designed for quick cooking if available for even better texture.
- You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk to make this recipe vegan or dairy-free.
- Adjust maple syrup to taste, or use honey or brown sugar as alternatives.
- Letting the pressure release naturally helps the oats absorb liquid and prevents them from sticking or burning.
- Top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or seeds for added nutrition and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes plus 10 minutes natural pressure release
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steel cut oats, instant pot oats, healthy breakfast, pressure cooker oats, creamy oats, maple syrup oats, easy breakfast
