Description

This Instant Pot Steel Cut Pumpkin Oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast perfect for fall mornings. Combining steel cut oats with pumpkin puree and cozy pumpkin pie spices, it offers a creamy texture and a sweet, nutty flavor enhanced with maple syrup and walnuts or almond butter. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe yields four satisfying servings.

Ingredients

Oatmeal Ingredients

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
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almond butter

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Instructions

Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour the steel cut oats, water, pumpkin puree, salt, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice into the Instant Pot. Stir everything together to combine well.
Set the Pressure Cooker: Securely close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position to ensure proper pressure buildup for cooking.
Pressure Cook the Oatmeal: Cook the mixture on high pressure for 4 minutes. After cooking completes, carefully move the valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure safely.
Finish and Serve: Open the lid carefully, stir in the maple syrup and chopped walnuts or almond butter. The oatmeal will continue to thicken as it cools, so serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

You can substitute water with milk or a non-dairy alternative for a creamier oatmeal.
For extra texture and flavor, consider adding raisins or dried cranberries.
Adjust the pumpkin pie spice amount according to your preference for spiciness.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk or water to loosen the texture.