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    Instant Pot Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Published Jan 7, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links

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    instant pot cinnamon oatmeal

    Make ahead Instant Pot cinnamon oatmeal for easy, delicious and healthy start to the day! Just add some milk and your desired toppings.

    Ok I'm going to just admit it. I was one of those people who would try to eat a healthy breakfast and starting reaching for the instant oatmeal. You know those Quaker instant oatmeal packets that are pre-seasoned and you just add water or milk?? They were good for awhile but then I had fresh oatmeal at the cafeteria work and it didn't have the same taste or texture as the instant oatmeal packet. I was super confused, like the fresh oatmeal was so so good! What was the difference!?

    Could it really be that the instant oatmeal packets, although high in convenience, was lacking in something!? So of course I had to figure this out. I went and bought the oatmeal that comes in a canister, being very careful not to get the one that says "Instant." I went home and made myself some oatmeal according to the package directions. It was just ok. Missing the flavor of those pre-flavored packets! But the texture was so amazing! So I kept trying to get the perfect oatmeal, there were lots of trials!

    instant pot cinnamon oatmeal

    Since one of my favorite flavors from the Instant oatmeal packets was the cinnamon ones. I decided to go for a cinnamon flavor too. I added in cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla for a really nice, warm flavor. Since this "discovery" of mine, I haven't gone back to those packets. lol!

    I have played around with the recipe here and there. And especially once I bought an Instant Pot, I knew I needed to figure out how to quickly and easily get oatmeal made.

    My go-to recipe for Instant Pot Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Bonus 2 in 1 Recipe

    Rolled Oats and Steel Cut Oats Recipe

    I've got a bonus recipe in this one for you! So I actually love both rolled oats and steel cut oats, just depends on the day for me. Only difference between the 2 recipes is the amount of water needed to cook the oatmeal and the time to cook. Other than that, the recipes and measurements are identical! So bookmark this one and try both of these Instant Pot Cinnamon oatmeal recipes!

    Favorite Toppings

    So I love to have this oatmeal warmed with milk. My kids favorite mix in is peanut butter and nutella. Yes its decadent, but its just a tiny bit of nutella!

    My favorite is mixing in fruits, like blueberries, strawberries or bananas. I also love added in different textures like granola and cacoa nibs. Both provide amazing crunch.

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    instant pot cinnamon oatmeal

    Instant Pot Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Make ahead Instant Pot cinnamon oatmeal for easy, delicious and healthy start to the day! Just add some milk and your desired toppings.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 179 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Steel Cut Oats

    • 1 cup steel cut oats
    • 3 cups water
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • cooking spray

    For Rolled Oats

    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 2½ cups water
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Spray the inside pot of your Instant Pot with cooking spray. Add all of the ingredients to the pot, stir. Close Instant Pot lid and seal.

    For Rolled Oats

    • Set to manual/pressure cook for 4 minutes on high. Let the pressure release naturally. Remove the cinnamon stick, allow the oatmeal to cool before enjoying or store in the refrigerator for the next morning.

    For Steel Cut Oats

    • Set to manual/pressure cook for 6 minutes on high. Let the pressure release naturally. Remove the cinnamon stick, allow the oatmeal to cool before enjoying or store in the refrigerator for the next morning.

    Notes

    If you are enjoying your oatmeal the next day, I find its best to warm up your desired portion in the microwave and add in additional milk of your choice and any other toppings you wish.
    This oatmeal is intentionally missing sweetness because I like to customize my oatmeal. 
    The brown sugar is noted as an optional ingredient, for those looking to add their sugar differently or omit it entirely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 156mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Gabriela Herrera

      January 11, 2021 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful recipe. I am all about simplicity and this one is a must tomorrow morning.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 12, 2021 at 9:54 am

        Yes exactly Gabriela! That's what I've learned, if its simple then I will keep going back to the recipe! That's what this is!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      January 13, 2021 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      ooooo 2 recipe sin one! A real bonus! I do love my oats too and I normally have the rolled oats but have never actually tried steel cut oats. Love the recipe too, especially the inclusion of the cinnamon stick. I can already imagine the flavours. Going to make a batch on the weekend.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 13, 2021 at 2:02 pm

        I like to switch up the oatmeals, so its not the same texture. But even I can't choose between them!

        Reply
    3. Alexandra

      January 13, 2021 at 3:32 am

      5 stars
      We love oats and this is such a delicious way to enjoy them - a great start to the day!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 13, 2021 at 2:03 pm

        Thanks Alexandra! Yes so simple and easy!

        Reply
    4. Kay

      January 13, 2021 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      I love overnight oats, the cinnamon adds a lovely warming spice flavour.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 13, 2021 at 2:03 pm

        The cinnamon is a great flavor booster!

        Reply
    5. Amanda Marie

      January 13, 2021 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      Really great recipe, always glad to find more excuses to use my instapot

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 13, 2021 at 2:04 pm

        I know what you mean! I love being able to put everything in the instant pot and just walking away.

        Reply
    6. Sunrita

      January 13, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      What a healthy and easy way to start the morning. A bit of spice to add flavour is such a great idea

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        January 13, 2021 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks Sunrita! Its a great flavor, perfect way to start the morning!

        Reply

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