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Easy Instant Pot Oatmeal

This simple recipe uses your pressure cooker to create perfectly creamy oatmeal in just minutes.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 4, 2026
Easy Instant Pot Oatmeal
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Total
15 minutes
Serves
3

I turn to this oatmeal recipe time and time again because it is such an easy and healthy way to start the day. Using the Instant Pot makes the process completely hands off, which is a life saver on busy mornings or when I have guests staying over for the weekend.

The secret to this recipe is toasting the oats in a little butter before cooking. This simple step adds a wonderful, toasted flavor that makes the final dish taste much better than standard stovetop versions. If you want to keep it dairy free, you can easily swap the butter for coconut oil and use your favorite plant based milk.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or dairy free alternative
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode and melt the butter or coconut oil.

  2. 2

    Add the rolled oats and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are fragrant and toasted.

  3. 3

    Add the milk, water, cinnamon, and salt to the pot. Stir everything together and make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent any sticking.

  4. 4

    Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Once the timer finishes, perform a quick release to remove the steam.

  6. 6

    Open the lid, give the oatmeal a quick stir, and serve with your favorite toppings.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When serving, you can top your bowl with banana slices, walnuts, peanut butter, fresh blueberries, or a dollop of yogurt to keep things interesting.

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