Instant Pot® Zucchini Steel Cut Oatmeal

Add some veggies to your breakfast by trying this Instant Pot® steel cut oatmeal packed with zucchini, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened with maple syrup.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup maple syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt coconut oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to the Saute function. Add oats and toast until they are starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add water, almond milk, zucchini, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir lightly.

Step 2

Divide oatmeal evenly between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon walnuts.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.