Creamy Cinnamon Vanilla Steel cut oats are one of my favorite breakfasts. I love the texture- the chewiness is just right for me, and the creaminess of the oats just isn't quite matched by the other types of oatmeal. With 5 g of protein and fiber per serving they are so good for you too! The only drawback is that they can be a little high maintenance if you are making them on the stove, requiring constant stirring for several minutes. Let's be honest, most mornings that just isn't something I have time to do. I'm trying to get a workout in, get the kids off to school, get showered, etc. That is why I love making these oats in the Instant Pot! For this recipe, you literally just put everything into the pot and walk away. Go do what you need to do and come back to it later. Total cook time on this is probably about 20 min. I've never actually timed it exactly, but that is the beauty of these oats. It's ok if you don't get to them right away. The Instant Pot will keep them nice and warm for you till you're ready to dish up a bowl. Granted, they will thicken up the longer you leave them, but just adding some more milk and giving them a stir will do the trick. This oatmeal is extremely versatile and is delicious with a variety of fruit, nuts, and sweeteners. Oftentimes, I'll just sweeten it with a vanilla protein shake since I'm usually drinking one anyway first thing in the morning for a healthier version, but brown sugar or maple syrup are perfect with it.
A few notes:
I've written this recipe the way I prefer to make it,r but keep in mind that really any type of milk (dairy or not) can be used. Also, these oats warm up beautifully so don't be afraid to make an entire batch. I'll either save them in Tupperware in the fridge or freeze them in muffin tins and transfer them to a freezer safe bag. Add a few TBSP of water, microwave for 2-3 min, stir them up and they are as good as new.
Creamy Cinnamon Vanilla Steel Cut Oats
makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup Steel Cut Oats
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and move the top knob to the Seal position. Push Manual and move the #'s up or down to get to 3 min. The Instant Pot will start counting down from 3 once it comes to pressure. After it gets to 0, allow the oats to sit in the pot for at least another 12 min on warm. Release pressure by carefully turning the knob to the vent position. Once all the pressure is released, take the lid off and dish up the oats. Serve with your choice of sweetener and/or fruit. Enjoy!
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