Instant Pot Oatmeal

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Oatmeal is prepared in so many different ways and I wanted to share how easy it is to make Instant Pot oatmeal. Oatmeal bowls are a great breakfast choice to jumpstart your morning. Filling, nutritious, and loaded with fiber to keep you full for hours.

side shot of an oatmeal bowl with a spoon in it, topped with berries and maple syrup

Mornings are the best time to load up on your complex carbs for the energy boost you need. There are many ways to cook oatmeal, from using your pot on a stovetop to the microwave, or an Instant Pot. This Instant pot oatmeal is one of the many simple ways to prepare oatmeal. It comes out thick, creamy, and just delicious.

Prepared simply with rolled oats, milk, and a dash of salt. Cooked to perfection and then served with maple syrup and topped with berries or fruit of choice. This healthy oatmeal breakfast bowl is low in fat, high in fiber, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free.

Why you will love it

Quick and easy: Using an Instant Pot to make oatmeal makes the whole process easy and worry-free. Takes about 10 minutes for a creamy good oatmeal breakfast.
Healthy and nutritious: So good for you and Loaded with fiber to help keep you full and satisfied for hours.
So good: You either love oatmeal or you hate it. But this Instant Pot oatmeal breakfast has a great creamy texture and it’s absolutely delicious.

maple syrup being added over a bowl of oatmeal topped with berries

Ingredients you will need

Rolled oats: I recommend using rolled oats and not quick oats. You may use a gluten-free rolled oat option if you prefer. Steel-cut oats are also fine to use but the recipe will vary. See notes.
Unsweetened almond milk: any milk would work. For a healthier option, I chose unsweetened almond milk. Use cashew milk or another dairy-free milk if you prefer. Or use water.
Salt: Optional but we love adding a dash of salt and recommend it.
Maple syrup: this is the sweetener I chose to go with. Use any other sweetener of choice like honey or agave. To keep this oatmeal breakfast bowl vegan, use maple syrup or agave.
Fruits: I went with berries, but you may top this oatmeal bowl with any fruits of your choice.

ingredients to make oatmeal breakfast bowl. rolled oats, milk, maple syrup and salt

How to make Oatmeal in an Instant Pot

Follow my step-by-step instructions on how you can make your oatmeal in an instant pot.

Step 1: Add the rolled oats first to your instant pot.

maple syrup being poured into the instant pot that already has oats and milk in it.

Step 2: add the almond milk, salt, and maple syrup to an Instant Pot. Mix until well combined.

Step 3: Close the Instant pot with a lid and place the valve in the “Sealing” position.

wooden spoon mixing cooked oatmeal in the instant pot.

Step 4: Cook the oats on “high pressure” for 4 minutes and once the cycle is complete, release the pressure immediately.

wooden spoon scooping oatmeal from instant pot.

Step 5: Serve the oatmeal in a bowl topped with berries and maple syrup.

Recipe notes and tips

Best to use rolled oats and not quick oats. You may use gluten-free rolled oats as well.
If you prefer to use steel-cut oats, you can. But the cooking time will vary. For 1 cup of steel-cut oats, you will need 3 cups of liquid. Either water or milk. You will also need to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. You may want to check out this steel-cut oats breakfast bowl.
Almond milk can be substituted with any other dairy-free milk. Or you could simply use water or 2% milk.
Consider adding a splash of vanilla and some cinnamon.
Top with your favorite fruits. It doesn’t have to be berries.
Use honey or any other sweetener of choice instead of maple syrup. To keep this instant pot oatmeal recipe vegan-friendly use maple syrup, agave, or brown sugar.

side shot of oatmeal breakfast bowl topped with berries with side of maple syrup

frequently asked questions

How do I use the oatmeal button on my instant pot?

Most Instant pots will have a “porridge” setting on them that you can use to cook your oatmeal using your Instant pot. Simply close the instant pot with the lid and lock it. Press the porridge button and set the desired time. Or you can simply cook it at high pressure instead.

Why are rolled oats better than Instant oats?

Rolled oats have a bit more fiber than quick oats. That being said, rolled oats have 5 grams of fiber per 1/2 cup serving while quick oats have 4.2 grams of fiber. Keep in mind that they are both nutritious whole grains and provide great nutritional values. Quick oats are a bit more processed than rolled oats with 170 calories per 1/2 cup whole rolled oats has 200 calories per 1/2 cup.

What goes good with a bowl of oatmeal?

There are a wide variety of toppings that you can add to your oatmeal bowl. Try a wide variety of fruits to keep it less boring each time you make a bowl. You may use top your oatmeal bowl with nuts, dried fruits, chocolate chips, and sweeteners like maple syrup or honey.

side shot of oatmeal in a white bowl topped with fruits

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