Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Fruit and Nuts
Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Fruit and Nuts is a cozy breakfast that is hands-off, hearty, and naturally creamy. With chewy steel-cut oats, brown sugar, and a mix of fruit and nuts, it’s the perfect blend of comfort in one pot. This make-ahead, meal-prep-friendly recipe is ideal for busy mornings when you still want something satisfying.
Servings: 6
Calories: 154kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Small bowls for toppings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups steel cut oats not quick cook
- 4 ½ cups water
Fruit and Nut Topping
- banana slices
- dried cherries or Craisins
- walnuts
- brown sugar
- half and half or heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the steel cut oats and water to an Instant Pot.
- Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Carefully open the valve to release any remaining steam, then open the pot. Stir the oats well.
- Serve the oats in bowls, topped with sliced banana, dried cherries or Craisins, chopped walnuts, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a drizzle of half and half.
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Notes
Storage Store leftover oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze This dish is freezer friendly. Cooked steel cut oats can be frozen in individual portions without toppings for convenient reheating later.
Reheat To reheat, microwave the oats with a splash of milk until warm, stirring halfway through.
Substitutions
- Apple Cinnamon: Add caramelized apple slices and a pinch of cinnamon after cooking.
- Peaches & Cream: Top with syrupy peaches, cream, and walnuts or sliced almonds.
- Berry Maple: Add blueberries or raspberries with a little maple syrup.
- Pecan Raisin: Substitute raisins for cherries and pecans for walnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 9mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
