This Instant Pot Oatmeal with Maple and Brown Sugar is the perfect way to start the day. It's a simple breakfast recipe that is hearty and is certain to give you the energy to power up and get through the day. Best of all, the kids will love the flavor and taste as well!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Healthy Breakfast: This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe is packed with fibre, making it a nutritious start to your day.
- Effortless Cooking: The Instant Pot simplifies the process, offering creamy oatmeal with minimal effort.
- Customizable: Add your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices to make it your own.
📋 Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: The main ingredient, rolled oats provide a hearty texture and a rich, nutty flavor that makes this dish filling and satisfying.
- Light Brown Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness to the Instant Pot Oatmeal, while its molasses notes give a depth of flavor.
- Maple Syrup: Lends a natural, earthy sweetness and a hint of maple flavor that pairs wonderfully with the oats.
- Salt: Is crucial to balance out the sweetness and enhance the overall flavors of the oatmeal.
- Cinnamon: This warming spice gives the oatmeal a comforting aroma and a hint of spicy sweetness.
- Water: Ensures your Instant Pot Oatmeal is perfectly tender and creamy.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Creamy Almond Butter Oatmeal: Prepare oatmeal by cooking it in unsweetened almond milk, then enhance its richness by swirling in a dollop of almond butter.
- Dairy Milk and Oat Milk Blend: Combine cooking oats with equal parts dairy milk and oat milk for a creamy texture.
- Soy Milk Delight: Infuse the oats with soy milk and a dollop of almond butter for a nutty finish.
🔪 How To Make Instant Pot Oatmeal?
Step One: Pour all of your ingredients into your instant pot. Stir well to make sure everything is fully incorporated. Close your lid and pressure cook for 6 minutes.
Step Two: Once it has finished cooking, allow it to do a natural release for 30 minutes. Once completed, stir your oatmeal a little. Top with your favorite toppings.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use the right oats: Opt for steel-cut oats for a chewy texture, old-fashioned oats for a creamier consistency, or rolled oats for a quick-cooking option.
- Consider the water ratio: For steel-cut oats, use a 1:2 ratio of oats to water, while for rolled oats or old-fashioned rolled oats, a 1:1 ratio usually works best.
💭 FAQs
Keep any remaining oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator, which will keep it fresh for 3-4 days.
You can use rolled oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats. Rolled oats provide a creamy texture, quick oats cook the fastest, and steel-cut oats offer a chewy, hearty consistency but take longer to cook.
For extra creaminess, cook oats in milk instead of water or use a mix of both. Adding a splash of heavy cream, almond milk, or coconut milk at the end also makes it richer.
Yes! Cook a batch and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water to restore the creamy texture. Overnight oats are another easy make-ahead option.
Popular toppings include chopped nuts, sliced bananas, raisins, cinnamon, or a drizzle of extra maple syrup. You can also add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra nutrition.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Oatmeal With Maple And Brown Sugar:
- Fresh Fruit: Top your Instant Pot oatmeal with a variety of fresh fruit such as sliced bananas, berries, diced apples, or chopped peaches. The natural sweetness and juiciness of the fruit add flavor and texture to your oatmeal.
- Nuts and Seeds: Sprinkle chopped nuts and seeds such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, or chia seeds on top of your oatmeal for added crunch, protein, and healthy fats.
- Greek Yogurt: Serve a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt on top of your oatmeal for a boost of protein and creaminess. You can also swirl in some honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
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Instant Pot Oatmeal With Maple And Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled Oats
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 4 Cups water
Instructions
- Pour all of your ingredients into your instant pot. Stir well to make sure everything is fully incorporated.
- Place your lid on your instant pot by twisting it shot. Make sure to close the ceiling valve by pushing it away from you.
- Set your instant pot to high pressure for six minutes.
- Once it has finished cooking, allow it to do a natural release. You will know that the natural lease is finished when the pin next to the ceiling valve has dropped. This should take about 30 minutes.
- Once completed, stir your oatmeal a little. Top with your favorite toppings, such as a dash of cream, nuts, dried or fresh fruit. You can also add more brown sugar for an extra sweetness! Enjoy!
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