Instant Pot Oatmeal A Quick Easy 3 Ingredient Breakfast Recipe

To be honest, I’m not a huge oatmeal fan. Well, I wasn’t a huge fan UNTIL I tried this oatmeal in the Instant Pot! It has the perfect, creamy texture and I can make it any flavor I want. I could not believe how easy it was to put together. I threw all the ingredients in the pot and it cooked while I did my makeup. There’s nothing better than a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast.

Ingredients in Instant Pot Oatmeal

Old Fashioned Oats or Rolled Oats Milk Water Toppings – see below for our list of topping ideas!

Health Benefits of Oats

I know that every fad diet says to stay away from carbs, but oatmeal can actually provide a lot of health benefits! This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe can be a great addition to a balanced diet. It is a great source of whole grains and it is gluten-free! Health benefits include:

lowering cholesterol reducing insulin sensitivity promoting healthy digestion supplying antioxidants managing weight

Oatmeal Topping Ideas

This Instant Pot Oatmeal can be customized to tons of different tastes! You can add I’ve included two different variations in the recipe below – apple cinnamon and cherry vanilla. However, here are a few more topping ideas:

Fresh Fruit – strawberries, bananas, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, apples Dried Fruit – raisins, craisins, apricots, cherries Nut Butters – peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter Nuts and Seeds – almonds, walnuts, cashews, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds Spices and Flavors – cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, almond extract, a pinch of salt Sweets – chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, brown sugar, shredded coconut, honey, maple syrup

You can add the toppings to the Instant Pot before you cook the oatmeal, or stir them in after. Let us know your favorite topping combinations in the comments below! READ NEXT: How to Make Instant Pot Quinoa