Description
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats deliver a luxurious breakfast experience with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Hearty grains meld with rich toppings, creating a comforting morning meal that energizes you through the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water (or almond milk)
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
- 1 large pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt butter or ghee in Instant Pot using Saute function, then gently toast steel cut oats for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Pour water or almond milk into the pot, incorporating salt and stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Secure Instant Pot lid, positioning valve to Sealing position for pressurized cooking.
- Pressure cook at high setting for precisely 4 minutes to achieve optimal texture and tenderness.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, which helps oats continue absorbing liquid and becoming creamy.
- Uncover pot and vigorously stir oats, assessing consistency and smoothness.
- Adjust texture by incorporating additional milk until reaching desired creaminess and silkiness.
- Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with vibrant fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, or luxurious honey drizzle for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Toasting the steel cut oats in butter enhances their nutty flavor and provides a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Using almond milk instead of water creates a creamier, more luxurious texture while adding subtle sweetness to the oats.
- For a protein boost, stir in a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt after cooking to make the dish more filling and nutritionally dense.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives like coconut milk or oat milk to create unique flavor variations and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg