How to Make Oatmeal in the Instant Pot: Super Easy & Healthy Breakfast Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective base.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while white sugar is often cheaper.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

Place the trivet inside the inner pot of the Instant Pot.

Pour in 1 cup of cold tap water for a 6 quart Instant Pot (1.5 cups for an 8 quart).

In a 7 cup stainless steel bowl, add 2 cups of rolled old-fashioned oats.

Add 1 cup of water and 2 cups of almond milk to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of flax seeds to the bowl and stir well.

Place the stainless steel bowl on the trivet inside the Instant Pot without covering it.

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the vent knob is set to sealed.

Press manual or pressure cook and set the timer to 3 minutes on high pressure.

Once cooking time has elapsed, allow pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes.

Open the Instant Pot and carefully remove the stainless steel bowl.

Top the oatmeal with sliced banana, a drizzle of honey, and chopped walnuts.

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