Pressure Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal (Rolled or Steel Cut)

Pressure Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
(Rolled or Steel Cut Oats)

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I have ALWAYS loved Oatmeal.

As a kid, I used to eat maple brown sugar oatmeal every single morning - but I ate it from the just-add-water microwavable packet. It was quick and easy and I could do it myself. So it was a staple. The flavor is still one of my favorites.

As an adult, I moved away from the who-knows-whats-really-in-there packets to old fashioned oats. For a long time now, I have made oatmeal on my stovetop and/or the microwave. As I mentioned in my recipe blog for Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal, it really is kind of a pain, and it definitely requires attention. It requires attention at a time when too many other things are going on - anyone else’s mornings get a little hectic?

It’s never consistent either - one morning it will be too watery, the next to dry, the next clumpy, the next just ok. I still eat it, because I love it, but dealing with making stovetop or microwavable oats definitely makes a Starbucks run that much more tempting.

Since getting my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, I have been converted and it feels so good! 😄

Just like the Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal, this Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal is so. freaking. easy! And, its SO. Freaking. GOOD! I also have recipes for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and Date Raisin Walnut Oatmeal.

The Instant Pot did it again!

Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Ingredients

If using Rolled Oats:

1 cup rolled oats

2 1/4 cups water
If using Steel Cut Oats:
1 cup steel cut oats, rinsed well but not soaked
3 cups water

1/2 t vanilla

1/4 t cinnamon

1/8 t salt

1-3 T brown sugar (depends on sweetness preference - I used 2 T)
1-3 T maple syrup (depends on sweetness preference - I used 2 T)

Garnish

Walnuts, pecans or almonds, chopped, if desired
Additional Maple Syrup, if desired

Directions

Add all ingredients (except garnishes) directly to Instant Pot and stir.

Close lid and turn vent knob to “Sealing”.

Choose High Pressure cooking option and adjust cook time to the following:

Rolled Oats: 3-5 minutes High Pressure*

Steel Cut Oats: 10-15 minutes High Pressure**

Why the cook time range? It depends how you like your oats - less cook time means more “bite”, more means a creamier finish.

*I cook my Rolled Oats 3 minutes

**I cook my Steel Cut Oats 12 minutes

For Instant Pot (IP), press Manual, then use +/- buttons to adjust cook time. Display will show as “On” until IP comes to pressure. When fully pressurized, IP display will show cook time and begin cook time countdown.

When cook time is complete, IP will beep and automatically change to “Keep Warm”.

Manually release any pressure (QPR) by opening vent knob. For Instant Pot, QPR by turning vent knob to “Venting”.

I ALWAYS place a hand towel over vent knob BEFORE turning to “Venting”

Open lid, stir and serve!

If you find you have some liquid remaining, allow oatmeal to sit for 3-5 minutes. It will soak it all up!

I get 3 servings when using rolled oats and 4 servings when using steel cut oats from this recipe - you can absolutely double or even triple/quadruple this recipe!

The easiest, hands off, morning friendly, sweet, comforting, HEALTHY breakfast goodness!

Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal [Instant Pot]

I prefer topping with some walnuts (or nut of your preference) - this gives it some crunchy texture which I just love. I also add a dash of cinnamon on top — both are totally optional (but delish)!

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