Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

It’s no secret. I love oatmeal, all the ways. One of my favorite ways to have oatmeal is steel cut. I love the texture. It’s usually something I’ll eat when I find it at restaurants because I feel like it takes too long to make at home. In comes the instant pot, it’s a Christmas miracle!!! There’s something about waking up, throwing everything in a pot and then chilling on the couch in my jammies and snuggly fuzzy robe until its done. It’s my favorite way to cook, lol!

This recipe makes about 8 (1 cup) servings. Which was actually 5 servings at my house. I like big breakfasts. I used to feed my kids cereal every morning, and it wasn’t until I started eating cereal most mornings that I realized how quickly I burnt through it and was hungry again. Eating just plain oatmeal is the same. I’ve learned to add in foods that take longer to digest and help keep you feeling full longer. Walnuts are one of my favorite toppings, along with chia seeds. Not only do I like to add those, but I like to add fruit instead of sugar. Fruit gives you the sweet without the sugar crash. I used blueberries and bananas in this dish, but you can use strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or pineapple even.

Blueberry Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups steel cut oats
• 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 1/2 cups of water
• 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries
• Optional toppings: honey, cinnamon, walnuts, bananas and/or chia seeds

Step 1: Combine oats, coconut milk and water in the instant pot. Stir it till they are well combined.

Step 2: Depending on which model you are using, put your instant pot on pressure cook or manual for 6 minutes. Make sure you’ve got your lid on and have the pressure release valve closed. (See pic below to see what I mean.)

Step 3: Let it cook and then wait for the pressure to release naturally. You’ll know it’s done when the little metal piece sits below the plastic again.

Step 4: After the pressure has released on its own, stir in your blueberries (or other fruit choice).

Step 5: Serve it up and top with all the fixings! If you want your breakfast a little sweeter, add a little bit of honey. #delicious

Just a couple more tips…

Depending on how thick you like your steel cut oats, depends on how much water you add. If you like them a little runnier, add some more water to the recipe. I wouldn’t add more than a cup at a time. Worst case scenario, add a little more milk when you’re done cooking.

Also, if you like them a little softer, you could add a little more water and increase your cook time by a minute. I like mine a little on the chewy side.

If you have any questions on how to use your instant pot for this recipe, feel free to ask! I’m not an expert but if I don’t know it, I want to learn it.