Instant Pot® Zucchini Steel Cut Oatmeal

Add some veggies to your breakfast by trying this steel cut oatmeal packed with zucchini, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened with maple syrup. It's made in the Instant Pot® in about 30 minutes.

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

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup steel cut oats

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

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 3

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.

Step 4

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