Instant Pot Oatmeal

Craving a breakfast you can customize and change up everyday? Instant Pot Oatmeal is perfect for you–healthy, creamy, and much better than store-bought!

I’m not sure about you, but growing up I almost always ate a bowl of oatmeal in the morning before school. But after a while, I grew bored of the same old cinnamon oatmeal instant packets from the grocery store. I took a long break from oatmeal as an adult, but I have to admit that I’m back to being an oatmeal lover! I love how I can add whatever toppings I’m in the mood for. When summer fruits are in season, I like to throw in a handful of raspberries and banana slices. During the fall, I’m adding apples and pomegranate seeds. Not a fan of those fruits? Don’t worry! Try adding some coconut shavings, sliced almonds, or pumpkin seeds.

Oatmeal is fun to make because I don’t have to constantly watch the pot while it’s cooking. I can go about my day and take care of all the other things I need to do (dishes, folding laundry, responding to emails…) My Instant Pot is such a game-changer and I highly recommend buying one if you don’t have one already! You can make oatmeal without an Instant Pot, however I prefer the hands-off method of cooking! Get ready for breakfasts to be quick, easy, and delicious!

I love this recipe because it’s creamy and not too mushy or lumpy. Sometimes the texture of oatmeal is off-putting, but I guarantee that this Instant Pot Oatmeal has a really nice texture and taste. The rolled oats will give your bowl of oatmeal added creaminess. Avoid instant oats for this specific recipe, but more on that later. I also love how I can change up the kind of milk– 2%, skim, almond, soy, etc–whatever your milk preference is, you can make a tasty bowl of oatmeal!

Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? You don’t have to just use it for oatmeal. There’s a thousand different things you can make with an Instant Pot, like popcorn, or something a bit more savory such as carrot curry soup.

Types of Oats

Keep in mind that there are a few different types of oats and it does matter which one you use! Here’s a brief overview of commonly used oats.

• Steel-cut: Slightly chewy, take longer to cook than rolled oats, less processed. Steel-cut oats look like little pieces of rice.
• Rolled
  • Old-fashioned: A lot of texture! Recommend for this recipe!
  • Quick-cooking: Thin, smooth texture.
  • Instant: These are the oats in microwave oatmeal packets. They are usually pre-cooked and pre-sweetened.

Old-fashioned oats can be found at most grocery stores and are the best oats for this recipe. You can also use quick-cooking oats, but stay away from instant oats unless you want to make oatmeal in the microwave.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup water plus additional for inside pressure cooker
• 2 cups milk any variety
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed

How to Make Instant Pot Oatmeal

Step 1: Place the trivet inside and add 1 cup of cold water for smaller pots or 1.5 cups for an 8-quart pot.

Step 2: In a heat-safe bowl, mix the oats, 1 cup water, milk, and flaxseed.

Step 3: Set the bowl on the trivet, seal the pot, and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.

Step 4: After cooking, wait for a natural release for 5-10 minutes, then manually release any remaining steam.

Step 5: Carefully remove the bowl, serve the oatmeal with your favorite toppings, or store it in the fridge.

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

Want something to go with your oatmeal? This Cherry Almond Smoothie pairs perfectly with a steaming bowl of oatmeal. Maybe you bought too many oats and need some inspiration for more recipes? Try making your own oat milk! Then you can even add your homemade oat milk to your Instant Pot oatmeal.

Can’t get enough of oats? I also recommend this banana oatmeal recipe and this coconut milk overnight oats dish. Enjoy exploring the variety of uses for oats and enjoy your delicious, creamy oatmeal for your next breakfast!