How to Make Steel Cut Oatmeal in the Instant Pot

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate offers health benefits while cocoa nibs are less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide similar crunch with lower cost.

Add 1 cup steel cut oats, 4 cups water, 1 cup milk, and a pinch of salt to the Instant Pot.

Stir the ingredients together in the Instant Pot.

Ensure the sealing ring is inside the lid and place it on top of the Instant Pot.

Turn the valve to sealing.

Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.

After cooking, let the oatmeal stand for about 5 minutes.

Release the steam very slowly to avoid a mess.

Serve the oatmeal with a little bit of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.

Optionally add cinnamon, vanilla extract, or fresh fruit.

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