Description
This Instant Pot Steel Cut Pumpkin Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast perfect for fall mornings. Creamy steel cut oats are cooked quickly in the Instant Pot with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Topped with crunchy walnuts or a swirl of almond butter, this nutrient-packed oatmeal is easy to prepare and delivers a hearty, flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Toppings
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almond butter
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the steel cut oats, water, pumpkin puree, salt, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup directly into the Instant Pot bowl. Stir gently to combine evenly.
- Seal the Instant Pot: Close the lid securely and ensure the valve is set to the sealing position to prepare for pressure cooking.
- Pressure Cook: Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. This will soften the oats while infusing them with pumpkin flavor.
- Natural Pressure Release: After the cooking cycle finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 8 minutes. This helps finish cooking the oats gently.
- Quick Release: Carefully move the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
- Stir and Serve: Open the lid and stir the oatmeal well. The mixture will thicken further as it cools. Serve topped with chopped walnuts or almond butter for added texture and nutrition.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best taste and texture.
- Steel cut oats may be substituted with rolled oats, but cooking time will need adjustment.
- For a vegan option, ensure maple syrup and almond butter are used as toppings.
- Pressure cooking times may vary slightly depending on your Instant Pot model.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
