How to Make Steel Cut Oats with Apples and Cinnamon

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a creamy texture.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen fruit

Dried fruit is often less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can be a lower-cost alternative to nuts.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a more economical sweetener.

Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'saute' function.

Add steel cut oats to the pot and toast for a couple of minutes until they smell nutty.

Add 3.5 cups of water to the toasted oats.

Add brown sugar and cinnamon to the pot.

Add the diced apples to the pot.

Lock the lid in place.

Turn off the 'saute' function and set the cook time for 10 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.

After 10 minutes, perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.

Stir the oats and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.

Dish up the oats and add brown sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of milk on top.

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