Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instant Pot Set-Up
- 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."
Cooking Instruction
- 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.
Batch Preparing Oatmeal
- 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!
Nutrition
Notes
- 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.