Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Pot® Oatmeal

Oatmeal is one of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot® because it's foolproof, hands-off, and can be customized a number of different ways. This version of Instant Pot oatmeal is a pot-in-pot pressure cooker oatmeal recipe. This recipe will yield oatmeal with a firm texture (since that's how our family likes it). For softer, mushier oatmeal, increase the pressure cook time by 1 minute.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 cups water, divided
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Pour 1 cup water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place a steamer rack trivet in the bottom.

Step 3

Stir together remaining 1 cup water, oats, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl on the trivet.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 7 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Remove the bowl from the pressure cooker and stir. The oatmeal will thicken as it cools.