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Creamy Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats Meal Prep Easy 5-Day Breakfast Recipe

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A creamy, comforting steel-cut oats recipe made quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for meal prepping 5 days of breakfasts with a rich, velvety texture and warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (160g) steel-cut oats
  • 3 cups (720ml) water
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole milk preferred, or almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey/agave nectar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, or coconut oil for vegan)
  • Nuts and fruit toppings (optional: chopped walnuts, sliced bananas, fresh berries, dried cranberries)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (160g) steel-cut oats under cold water to remove dust and prevent clumping (about 1 minute).
  2. Add 3 cups (720ml) water, 1 cup (240ml) milk, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add the rinsed oats to the pot and stir to ensure oats are evenly submerged (about 1 minute).
  4. Close the Instant Pot lid securely and set the valve to sealing. Select ‘Pressure Cook’ or ‘Manual’ and set timer for 10 minutes on high pressure.
  5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid and stir in 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup while oats are hot. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  7. Spoon oats into meal prep containers for 5 days. Let cool slightly before sealing and refrigerating (about 10 minutes).
  8. If oats are too thick after resting, stir in a splash of milk to loosen before serving.

Notes

Rinse oats before cooking to prevent starchy foam clogging the valve. Use natural pressure release for best texture. Stir in butter or coconut oil after cooking for creaminess. Add toppings fresh after reheating. For dairy-free, use almond or coconut milk and coconut oil. Oats thicken as they cool; add milk to loosen if needed.

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