Instant Pot® Oatmeal

Use your Instant Pot(R) to make this creamy oatmeal with brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon with very little effort.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons milk, or to taste
• 2 cups rolled oats (such as Bob's Red Mill®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine oatmeal, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour in water and mix to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 8 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Let sit until desired consistency is reached, about 5 minutes. Stir and serve with a splash of milk.