Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

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Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

Warm, comforting, and naturally sweet, this instant pot apple cinnamon steel cut oats recipe combines tender apples, hearty oats, and cinnamon for a breakfast the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats, Pressure Cooker Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats, Steel Cut Oats with Apple and Cinnamon

Servings: servings

Author: Lama

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Steel cut oats
1¾ cups Water
1 cups Milk of choice
1 Large apple peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons Coconut sugar or light brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon Vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons Ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Select the Sauté mode and add the butter to melt it.
Once melted, add the peeled and cubed apple and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the steel-cut oats and continue to sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly toasted and nutty.
Stir in the water, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
Switch to High Pressure mode and set for 10 minutes.
When the cooking time ends, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then finish with a quick release.
Once the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Stir the oats, then cover and let them sit 5–10 minutes to thicken.
Serve warm with extra milk, nuts, or a sprinkle of sugar on top if desired.

Notes

Toast the oats: Sautéing the oats before pressure cooking deepens their flavor and creates a rich, nutty base.

Dice apples evenly: Cut the apples into small, uniform cubes so they soften nicely into the oats during cooking without turning mushy.

Don’t rush the resting time: After cooking, let the oats sit covered for 5–10 minutes. This helps them thicken naturally and develop a creamier texture.

Don’t over-stir: After cooking, gently fold the oats to keep the apple pieces intact.

Customize thickness: If your oatmeal is too thick, add a splash of warm milk to reach your preferred consistency.

Avoid quick-release too soon: Allowing a 10-minute natural release prevents messy splatters and ensures even cooking.

Extra Crunch: When I reheat my steal cut oats, I add freshly dished apples and milk on simmer. The crunch is so good and the apples slightly cook. So delicious and highly recommend.

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