Amazing Instant Pot Oatmeal: 1 Secret
Prepare perfect oatmeal quickly for your weekly breakfast using your Instant Pot. This method simplifies meal prep, giving you delicious, ready-to-eat portions.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes (4 min pressure + 10 min NPR)
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: berries, nuts, maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine oats, water or milk, and salt in the Instant Pot inner pot.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes.
- Quick release any remaining pressure.
- Stir well before serving or portioning for meal prep.
- Add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This recipe works well for batch cooking for the week.
- Store cooked oatmeal in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add a splash of liquid when reheating individual portions.
- Rolled oats provide the best texture; avoid quick or instant oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0