Instant Pot Oatmeal
One of our family's favorite breakfasts is this very simple Apple Cinnamon Rolled Oats. My kids love it, it's super healthy, and it is unbelievably simple to make. I simply throw all of the ingredients into our Instant Pot, push a button, and walk away! I have even set the timer the night before, so it's ready when we get up.
One of our family's favorite breakfasts is this very simple Apple Cinnamon Rolled Oats. My kids love it, it's super healthy, and it is unbelievably simple to make. I simply throw all of the ingredients into our Instant Pot, push a button, and walk away! I have even set the timer the night before, so it's ready when we get up.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (237g)
- Sodium 9.48000000801392 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Close and lock the lid. Use the "Rice" function to cook the oatmeal. When time is up, quick release the pressure.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Rolled oats act as the primary structural component here, absorbing liquid rapidly under high pressure to yield a creamy porridge without scorching the bottom of the pot. Pressure cooking forces moisture into the grain matrix much faster than traditional stovetop simmering, breaking down starches evenly while preserving the aromatic compounds of the added spices.
- Use a standard 1:2 ratio of rolled oats to water inside the pressure cooker to prevent the mixture from turning into a dense paste or remaining excessively watery.
- Quick-release the pressure immediately when the cooking cycle completes to stop the residual heat from oversoftening the grain texture.
- Stir the diced apples directly into the liquid before sealing the lid so the fruit softens uniformly and distributes its natural sugars throughout the batch.
- Pair this neutral, fiber-rich grain base with high-fat or high-protein accompaniments like toasted pecans, Greek yogurt, or a splash of cold whole milk to balance the carbohydrate load.
- Substitute dried apples at a 1:2 ratio if fresh fruit is unavailable, remembering that dehydrated slices require extra moisture absorption time during the pressure cycle.
Properly cooked pressure-cooked grains will hold safely in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat individual portions on the stovetop with an extra splash of water to restore the original creamy consistency.
