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Published: Dec 28, 2019 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe

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Creamy Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe made with old-fashioned rolled oats or steel cut oats and topped with your favorite fruit and berries is the perfect healthy breakfast to start your day!

Oatmeal , topped with bananas and blueberries in a bowl.

What can be better than to start your day with a delicious and nutritious meal. I like to make my Instant Pot Oatmeal in the morning for two simple reasons: it’s so easy to make and healthy. You can play around with different flavors and toppings, so you never get bored!

Table of contents

  • Rolled Oates Vs Steel Cut Oats
  • Oatmeal to Water Ratio
  • How long to cook oats?
  • How to make the recipe
  • Oatmeal toppings ideas
  • Frequently Asked Questions
Stirring oatmeal with a wooden spoon in a pot.

Rolled Oates Vs Steel Cut Oats

Rolled oats and steel cut oats are the most popular oats to make oatmeal. Both of them are whole grain cereal oats with similar nutritional value. But what is the difference between these two?

ROLLED OATS (also known as OLD FASHION OATS) are grains that are steamed first (to prevent cracking), then rolled through mills (to have the famous flattened shape). After which they get toasted to have a beautiful nutty flavor. Because of their flat shape, they are quicker to cook and make a creamier oatmeal.

STEEL CUT OATS (also known as IRISH OATS) are a less processed grain. Instead of being steamed and rolled, they are chopped in smaller pieces. Because they are thicker than rolled oats, they take longer time to cook and have a chewier texture.

Both of them are great to make oatmeal. Depending on what type of oats you choose, you will need to adjust the cooking time and liquid ratio.

Oatmeal , topped with bananas and blueberries in a bowl.

Oatmeal to Water Ratio

Because the rolled and cut steal oats are processed differently, they have different “Oats to Liquid” ratio.

For Rolled Oats: 1 to 2 ratio. That means that for each cup of rolled oats, you need 2 cups of liquid.

For Cut Steal Oats: 1 to 3 ratio. For each cup of cut steal oats, you need 3 cups of liquid.

Also, depending on your preferences, if you like your oatmeal runnier, you might want to add ½ cup of extra liquid.

How long to cook oats?

For the same reason, because these two types of oats are processed differently, the cooking time will be different. But only by 1 minute!

Rolled oats need to be cooked for 4 minutes, while steal cut oats will take 5 minutes.

Oatmeal , topped with bananas and blueberries in a bowl.

How to make the recipe

Since I learned how to make Oatmeal in Instant Pot, I don’t make on the stove anymore. It’s so much easier to put all the ingredients in one pot, stir, close the lid, and your delicious creamy breakfast will be ready in just a few minutes.

To make the oatmeal, put the oats (rolled or steel cut) in the Instant Pot. Add milk (dairy or plant based) and water.

Close the lid and make sure that the venting knob is turned to “SEAL”.

Cook on Manual High Pressure for 4-5 minutes (depending on want oats you choose), then do a quick pressure release.

Then open the lid and stir the oatmeal. I like to add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it up.

Add your favorite toppings and your delicious breakfast is ready!

Process photos of adding ingredients to a pressure cooker to make oatmeal.
Process photos of cooking oatmeal in a pressure cooker.

Oatmeal toppings ideas

  • Banana, Blueberry. This is my favorite “to-go” topping. In addition, I like to add a bit more of honey or maple syrup on top.
  • Apples, Walnuts, and Cinnamon. This is the best combo for the Fall season!
  • Chocolate Chips and Coconut Flakes.
  • Strawberry, Dates, Shredded Coconut Flakes.
  • Banana, Almond Butter, Chocolate Chips.
  • Tropical Fruits (kiwi, banana, mango, coconut flakes)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

After it’s completely cooled off, transfer it to an air-tight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days.

Do I have to use milk?

Milk provides creaminess and additional flavor. If you want to use only water, you can, but it won’t taste the same.

Oatmeal , topped with bananas and blueberries in a bowl.

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  • Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash skillet
  • Carrot Zucchini Muffins
  • Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
  • Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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Oatmeal , topped with bananas and blueberries in a bowl.
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Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe

Creamy Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe made with old-fashioned rolled oats or steel cut oats and topped with your favorite fruit and berries is the perfect healthy breakfast to start your day!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled or steel cut oats
  • 2-3 cups milk plant based or dairy
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions

How to make Instant Pot Oatmeal with Rolled Oats.

  • Put 2 cups rolled oats in the Instant Pot. Add 2 cups milk (dairy or plant based) and 2 cups water.
  • Close the lid and make sure that the venting knob is turned to “SEAL”.
  • Cook on Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
  • Then open the lid and stir the oatmeal. I like to add 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup and stir.
  • Add your favorite toppings and your delicious breakfast is ready!

How to make Instant Pot Oatmeal with Steel Cut Oats.

  • Put 2 cups steel cut oats in the Instant Pot. Add 3 cups milk (dairy or plant based) and 3 cups water.
  • Close the lid and make sure that the venting knob is turned to “SEAL”.
  • Cook on Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
  • Then open the lid and stir the oatmeal. I like to add 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup and stir.
  • Add your favorite toppings and your delicious breakfast is ready!

Video

Notes

NOTE 1: If you like your oatmeal to be more “runny”, you may add ½ cup extra water to this recipe.
NOTE 2: If you make this recipe for 2 people, just cut the recipe in half.
NOTE 3: For Vegan option, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Patricia Lloyd says

    February 28, 2025 at 10:28 pm

    4 stars
    Tasted great, but burnt at the bottom.

    Reply
  2. Sue says

    May 27, 2024 at 2:29 pm

    This was creamy and yummy….BUT as other people pointed out it exploded after 4 minutes of venting it. What I would suggest is that you add to time 5 minutes after it finishes the 4 minute cook cycle and it will turn out perfectly!

    Reply
  3. Anita Hopkins says

    October 22, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    I’ve made this recipe as directed with rolled oats, once on ‘high’ and once on ‘low’ and I’ve gotten the BURN notice both times…? What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
  4. Anita says

    October 22, 2023 at 11:43 am

    I’ve made this recipe twice as directed with rolled oats, the first time I made it I put it on ‘high’ pressure got the ‘burn’ notification so tried on ‘low’ pressure and same thing!!

    Reply
  5. Donna says

    April 25, 2023 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    What size Instant Pot are you using??

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 07, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      Hi Donna, I use 6 qt Instant Pot.

      Reply
  6. melissa says

    February 12, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    Can you use the porridge setting on the instapot? I don’t like my oatmeal chewy.Is 4 minutes long enough? I had another recipe that called for 6 minutes on porridges setting

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    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 07, 2023 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Melissa, I didn’t test this recipe on porridge setting. The oatmeal doesn’t come out chewy.

      Reply
  7. Cathy says

    February 04, 2023 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    This is the most creamy delicious recipe for oatmeal I’ve ever had. I love it!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 07, 2023 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Cathy!

      Reply
  8. Donna says

    March 23, 2021 at 9:47 am

    Great oatmeal, but a quick release causes a mess. Won’t do that again.

    Reply
  9. Rachael mackinnon-lamb says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:07 am

    Loved this great for when you wake at 4am and trying not to wake the house up! The milk shot everywhere during quick release and I also used a towel to try help reduce, made enough for 4 breakfasts with just a lazy ting in the microwave as the only person in the house that eats it!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 16, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Wow! That should definitely make your morning easier at 4 am! 😉 When you make a double portion, you might have some liquid shooting out when doing a quick release. It happens because you have a lot of starch in the pot. The easiest way to fix it is to put a towel over the valve.

      Reply
  10. Kelli says

    February 18, 2020 at 10:12 am

    We made this just now and it’s wonderfully creamy! We added bananas and blueberries. The only thing we hated was the cleanup of the milk! Holy cow! Milk was shooting out out during the quick release. We have to take a toothbrush to the lid to clean it. Gonna do some experimenting!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      February 18, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Kelli! I’m so happy you liked the recipe! We make it every weekend too!
      Sorry for the milk mess, it never happened to me before. One of the ways to fix it is to cover the valve with a towel while it releases the pressure. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  11. Natalie says

    January 27, 2020 at 5:25 am

    Oatmeal is such a healthy breakfast option. I love it. Never made it in instant-pot but now that I saw your recipe I might give it a try.

    Reply
  12. Jo says

    January 27, 2020 at 5:14 am

    Absolutely love using instant pot every where i can. Oatmeal is definitely my favorite and that oatmeal recipe of yours looks amazing! I wish I could grab a bowl right now!

    Reply
  13. Alena says

    January 26, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    I just got an instant pot so this was so helpful and informative for helping me figure out how to make oatmeal with it! Thank you!

    Reply
  14. Jenni LeBaron says

    January 26, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    There is almost nothing in the world I love for breakfast more than a big bowl of hot oats! This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe looks splendid and I love that I don’t have to stand over a stove making it in order to get that perfect oatmeal fluffiness!

    Reply
  15. Amy says

    January 25, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    I love oatmeal, especially with fruit in it! The zesty tang adds so much texture and deliciousness! I’m so excited to share this recipe with my family!

    Reply
  16. Denise says

    January 25, 2020 at 10:58 am

    Oatmeal is the staple comfort food to me. I love that this can be made in the Instant Pot!

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    January 24, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    I swear there’s nothing the Instant Pot can’t do! This is such a great way to prep oatmeal on busy mornings, and the blueberries and bananas are the most delicious additions.

    Reply
  18. Kathryn says

    January 24, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Oatmeal is always such a great idea for an easy and healthy breakfast and it’s so easy with the Instant Pot!

    Reply
  19. Danielle says

    January 21, 2020 at 9:22 am

    I am sooo ready to start a new day with this oatmeal – it looks outstanding. Add a cup of your favorite hot drink to it, and you have the perfect combo – yum!

    Reply
  20. Ben says

    January 20, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    I love making oatmeal for my family on the weekend. I can’t wait to make it SUPER fast.

    Reply

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