Instant Pot Oatmeal
This creamy oatmeal combines rolled oats with brown sugar, vanilla, and ground cinnamon for a gently sweet, warmly spiced breakfast, finished with milk to taste. Prepared in the Instant Pot, it makes a comforting morning meal reminiscent of hotel breakfast oatmeal and is easy to serve on busy weekdays or relaxed weekends.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Oatmeal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine oatmeal, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a multifunctional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour in water and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, and set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 8 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 3
Let sit until the desired consistency is reached, about 5 minutes. Stir and serve with a splash of milk.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 8 minutes.
- 5
Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 6
Let it sit until the desired consistency is reached, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir and serve with a splash of milk.
- Calories 291.89 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 6.45 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 59.45 g 22%
- Total Fat 4.48 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.15 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 36.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 11.01 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 27.54 g --
- Added Sugars 12.42 g High 25%
- Calcium 43.14 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 205.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 13.23 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Instant Pot Oatmeal is an American breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Milk, and Rolled Oats. Each serving provides about 291.89 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Oatmeal?
- It is an American recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
- What is Instant Pot Oatmeal made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Milk, Rolled Oats, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Oatmeal?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Oatmeal?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Oatmeal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Oatmeal healthy?
- Instant Pot Oatmeal has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 291.89 calories and 6.45 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.15 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.42 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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