Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats In 20 Minutes

Published 12/19/2022

We Love Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

We are big fans of oatmeal here at Fit Foodie Finds. Some of our all-time favorite and most popular recipes on FFF are our peanut butter banana overnight oats or our crock-pot maple cinnamon steel cut oats. We just love the endless combinations of toppings, mix-ins, and varieties of oats! We especially love steel cut oats because of its glorious texture and the nutrition that it packs in. We’re excited to share this Instant Pot steel cut oats recipe because your oats come out so creamy, it’s easy to make, and you can easily serve a crowd!

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats less than 20 Minutes!

Today’s steel cut oatmeal recipe takes a fraction of the amount of time it does in the slow cooker and takes less than half the amount of time than the stovetop. But how you ask? The Instant Pot AKA a pressure cooker! They feel like thick pieces of rice when uncooked and their cooked texture has a chewy bite to it. A typical bowl of stovetop steel-cut oats can take around 40 minutes to cook because it is less processed than rolled or quick-cooking oats. Nutrition per 1/4 cup, uncooked: 170 calories | 3.5g fat | 31g carb | 4g fiber | 1g sugar | 4g protein Best Steel Cut Oats Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats pressure cook so fast that the cooking time only takes 10 minutes to make the creamiest, most delicious oats ever. I do want to note that your Instant Pot will take up to 10 minutes to build pressure before it starts to count down, but that is still way less time than 40+ minutes on the stovetop! What does steel cut oatmeal Instant Pot taste like? Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are creamy and a bit chewy. They’re meant to be eaten warm and make for a healthy breakfast idea!

3-Ingredient Steel Cut Oatmeal Instant Pot

We thought we’d keep this Instant Pot steel cut oats recipe as basic as possible so that you can deviate and flavor it as you wish! Here’s what you need to get started:

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Can you use rolled oats?

Want to make Instant Pot Oatmeal with rolled oats? Check out our Instant Pot Oatmeal with Rolled Oats recipe.

Can you use quick-cooking steel cut oats?

The short answer to this is yes, but the long answer is that the liquid to oats ratio will change. You need less liquid for quick cooking steel cut oats.

Can you use any kind of milk?

Good news! Use whatever liquid your heart desires. The only requirement is a 1:3 ratio of steel cut oats to liquid. Here are some liquid suggestions to test out:

coconut milkwatercows milksoy milkoat milkalmond milk

How to Make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Flavor Variations

You already know that this is as basic as it gets with Instant Pot steel cut oats and that’s why we’re here to give you some epic flavor variations to really make this recipe your own!

Apple Cinnamon: grate a medium apple before cooking your oats and add it to the Instant Pot. Then add a teaspoon of cinnamon and cook as directed.Maple Pecan: Add in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup before cooking and then top your cooked steel cut oats with a few tablespoons of pecans before serving.Blueberry Cream Pie: Add in a cup of fresh blueberries before cooking and then top with your favorite granola.Chocolate Protein: Once the oats are done cooking, stir in a few tablespoons of chocolate protein powder and a splash of milk.Peanut Butter and Jelly: once the oats are done cooking stir in a tablespoon peanut butter and your favorite jam.

Toppings for Steel Cut Oats

Oats aren’t oats without the toppings! While we kept things classic with nut butter, hemp seeds, and raspberries, you can absolutely go wild with the toppings!

nutsfruitmilk/coconut milkchia seedschocolate chips

Storage

Let steel cut oats cool completely. Then, store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

How to Make Oatmeal

How to Make Oatmeal: Learn how to make every variation of oatmeal (steel-cut, rolled, and quick-cooking) in every method (stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, overnight, and microwave)! To reheat: transfer into a microwave-safe bowl and then microwave on high for 60-90 seconds.

Freezer Instructions

Let steel-cut oats cool completely. Then, transfer oats into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag and remove as much air as possible. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months. Follow a more robust tutorial HERE.