Instant Pot Oatmeal: Batch Cooking for Busy Caregivers

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:15

Total Time:20

Using the colander, rinse the steel-cut oats under cool running water until clear and remove any impurities.
Add the steel-cut oats and water to the inner cooking pot of the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
Place the lid of the Instant Pot on tight, and plug it in.
Press the "Pressure Cook" button.
NOTE: On some models, make sure the pressure is on "High."
Set the time to 5 minutes.
Delay should be set to "Off," and Keep Warm to "On."
Press "Start."

The Instant Pot will warm up, and then cook the oats for 4 minutes.
Do not use the steam release button, instead allow the pressure valve to drop on its own naturally.
Once the pressure valve has dropped, the oatmeal is done. Carefully turn and remove the Instant Pot lid, being careful not to burn yourself with the steam.

Add all the toppings - maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut, and chopped nuts. Stir to combine well.
Taste and add any more of the toppings according to your taste preference.
Divide the prepared oatmeal into 6 individual containers, tightly seal, and place them in the refrigerator.
When you are ready, pull out a serving of oatmeal and reheat it either in the microwave or on the stove. ENJOY!

The ratio of oats to water will depend on the different types of oats you use. The water ratio in this recipe is adjusted for steel-cut oats.
Should you decide to use regular old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats, you will have to reduce the water slightly. Approximately 1/4 to 1/2 cup less but experiment with the water-to-oats ratio and the time it takes to cook in your own personal instant pot.
If you receive a burn message while cooking your instant pot steel-cut oats, it is more than likely because more water is needed.
To avoid the burn error, should it occur, make sure your oats and water are mixed well and not stuck to the bottom of the pot. You can also add a little extra water if needed.
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings. Feel free to double, or even triple, the recipe if your instant pot is large enough.
If you want to make fewer servings, you can cut the recipe in half, however, I would not reduce it any more than that. I recommend the standard stovetop method if you'd like to make only a single-serving bowl of oatmeal.
You can store this cooked oatmeal in individual airtight containers in the fridge, and then reheat it either in the microwave or on the stovetop.
You can also store this oatmeal in the freezer for longer storage, just make sure you are using a freezer-safe container.
Oatmeal stored in the refrigerator will last approximately 6 to 7 days if stored in an airtight container.
Oatmeal stored in the freezer will last up to 6 months.

Servings: servings

Calories: 322kcal