Making steel cut oatmeal in the Instant Pot is a breeze. This easy breakfast idea will quickly make its way into your healthy breakfast rotation!

Thanks to this Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe, my Instant Pot horizons have been expanded. I’m not the only one who liked it. My husband is on record for saying, “You can make that anytime you want to.” Which in husband language is saying, “I really liked that recipe.”

OK, lets talk steel cut oats for a minute, shall we? What are these little morsels?

Steel-cut oats come from the same plant as rolled oats. The difference is how they are processed. Steel-cut oats are never cooked and start from the whole grain that is then passed through slender blades that cut the oat kernel into thin slices. Keeping them in this form helps them retain more fiber and protein.

Conversely, rolled or quick oats are steamed and then rolled out flat. Flattening the oat out helps it to cook faster on your stove.

So, in conclusion, to pack a little more healthy punch into your breakfast, opt for the steel cut oats. What I love about this recipe is that the modifications are endless. If you start with a base of plain steel cut oats, you can add any ingredient that your heart desires to have in your oatmeal.

A few ideas of toppings for your Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal:

Maple syrup or honey
Chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts
Fresh fruit like blueberries, strawberries, apples
Dried fruit
Peanut butter or almond butter
Dark chocolate chips

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal

Author: Polly
Prep Time: 3
Cook Time: 22
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 1x
Method: Instant Pot

Description

Making steel cut oatmeal in the Instant Pot is a breeze. This easy breakfast idea will quickly make it’s way into your rotation!

Ingredients

2–3 Tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
4 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot and melt the butter. Add the oats and sauté, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
Add the water and salt and give it a stir. Make sure all the oats are submerged in the liquid.
Secure the lid and set the pressure release to sealing. Cancel the sauté function and set the cooking time for 12 minutes at high pressure. After cooking, let the oats naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Move the pressure release valve to venting to release any remaining steam.
When you open the pot you’ll notice there is excess liquid. Give it a stir to incorporate.
Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, and any additional toppings you might want.