How to Make Instant Pot Oatmeal - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast option for those busy mornings when you need a nutritious and filling meal to start your day. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can have a delicious bowl of oatmeal ready in just a few minutes, making it perfect for those hectic mornings when you're short on time.

Oatmeal is a healthy and versatile breakfast choice that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there are endless w...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine oatmeal, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour in water and mix to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 8 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Let sit until desired consistency is reached, about 5 minutes. Stir and serve with a splash of milk.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 192mg