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A bowl of Instant Pot steel cut oats topped with pecans and raisins.

Rich & Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

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Cooking steel cut oats in the Instant Pot is THE way to getting creamy and rich oats, quick, and easy!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • 6-quart Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker
  • Silicone spatula or large wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 cups water (or almond milk)
  • 1 large pinch salt

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add 2 tablespoons butter and let melt, moving butter around Instant Pot insert occasionally.
  • When butter has almost completely melted, add 1 cup steel cut oats and stir to incorporate. Toast oats until butter is fully absorbed and mixture is fragrant.
    Steel cut oats sautéed in butter in an Instant Pot with a large wooden spoon.
  • Pour in 3 cups water or almond milk and 1 large pinch salt. Stir to incorporate.
    Steel cut oats and almond milk in an Instant Pot.
  • Secure lid on Instant Pot, making sure vent is in Sealing position, and set to Manual High Pressure for 6 minutes. Instant Pot will pressurize, then cook time will begin.
  • When 6-minute cook time is up, Natural release pressure 10 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure, then carefully remove lid and set aside.
  • Stir oats, then divide oats into preferred portions. Top as desired and serve warm.
    Cooked steel cut outs in an Instant Pot.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Dairy Free: Use a plant-based butter.
 

Topping Suggestions

  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half
  • Toasted pecans
  • Raisins
  • Brown sugar + cinnamon
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Banana slices
  • Shredded coconut
  • Chocolate chips
  • Maple syrup
  • Peanut butter or almond butter

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 205calProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 2mgTotal Carbs: 26gFiber: 4gSugar: 0.01gNet Carbs: 22gVitamin A: 175IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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