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    The Curry Mommy » Breakfast

    Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal

    Published: Mar 30, 2019 · Modified: Oct 21, 2021 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Overnight Steel Cut Instant Pot Oatmeal

    Cook a hot breakfast while you sleep with this overnight steel-cut oatmeal recipe in an Instant Pot. You can have a high fiber and vegan breakfast mixed with your favorite toppings before even waking up.

    steel cut instant pot Oatmeal

    Make a large batch after a long night out or for a family breakfast on weekdays!

    Want something with more flavor for brunch? Give my Vagharela Pasta Bataka a try!


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    Ingredients

    Steel Cut Oat Toppings

    BASIC INGREDIENTS

    • Steel Cut Oats
    • Vegan Milk of choice or water (I use almond milk)
    • Medjool Date, Brown Sugar, honey, etc for sweetness (optional)

    ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS YOU CAN ADD BEFORE COOKING

    • blueberries or cranberries (freeze dried strawberries are my current obsession)
    • walnuts
    • almonds
    • apples or pears
    • vanilla extract

    OATMEAL TOPPINGS YOU CAN ADD AFTER COOKING

    • shredded coconut
    • walnuts
    • almonds
    • fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries...)
    • chopped banana
    • extra cinnamon
    • almond butter
    • hemp seeds
    • pumpkin seeds

    Instructions

    Combine the steel-cut oats, milk/water, and sweetener (optional) in the Instant Pot.

    almond milk instant pot

    Set the Instant Pot to 10 minutes high pressure and close the vent.

    If prepping at night for the morning-set a delayed timer for when you want the oatmeal to start cooking.

    tiffin container with steel cut oatmeal with nuts and cinnamon

    Enjoy with your favorite toppings.

    Oatmeal with fruits and nuts

    Why is oatmeal good for you?

    1. helps with milk production for breastfeeding moms
    2. easy to make and take to go
    3. hot breakfast without morning "cooking"
    4. high in fiber and low in saturated fat
    5. toddler and kid approved

    Top Tips

    1. Use metal tiffin containers to make two different kinds of oatmeal in a 6qt Instant Pot. Use water in the base of the Instant Pot, then place the trivet on top, and then two stacked tiffin containers in the Instant Pot.
    2. Add almond butter, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds for extra protein and fiber.
    3. Homemade date syrup or storebought is a great option for a sweetner in addition to honey.

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    FAQ

    Why steel-cut oats versus rolled or instant oats?

    In short, they are less processed. Basically, the oats are cut off of the plant, dried, and packaged. Rolled Oats go through an extra process of being flattened, and Instant Oats are additionally steamed and packaged thereafter. The processing (or lack thereof) involved with steel-cut oats is the reason they take much longer to cook.

    Can I use Steel Cut Oats for an Overnight Recipe?

    Yes, you can! When you make them in an Instant Pot with a delayed timer it is possible.

    Should I cook oatmeal with milk or water?

    This is a preference based on your likings. I love using almond milk for my Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats, but you can also use water.

    When is the best time to eat oatmeal?

    The norm is to eat oatmeal for breakfast.


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    Oatmeal

    Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal

    The Curry Mommy
    A basic oatmeal recipe made in the Instant Pot (while you sleep)! This recipe will guide you to make perfect steel cut oats to start your day off right.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
      

    BASIC INGREDIENTS

    • ½ cup steel cut oats (washing is optional)
    • 2 cup almond milk (sweetened or unsweetened depending on your sweet tooth) or water
    • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 medjool date, fresh and blended into a paste or 1 teaspoon of Just Date Syrup (optional for sweetness)

    ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS YOU CAN ADD BEFORE COOKING

    • 1 tablespoon dried blueberries or cranberries
    • 1 tablespoon walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon almonds
    • 2 tablespoon diced apples or pears
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

    OATMEAL TOPPINGS YOU CAN ADD AFTER COOKING

    • shredded coconut
    • walnuts
    • almonds
    • fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries...)
    • chopped banana
    • extra cinnamon
    • almond butter
    • hemp seeds
    • pumpkin seeds

    Instructions
     

    INSTANT POT

    • Combine "basic ingredients" listed above into the Instant Pot insert.
    • Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to 10 minutes high pressure, and set the vent to sealing (no air is released during cooking process). 
    • Let the Instant Pot naturally release air and cool down before opening.
    • Enjoy as is or with your favorite toppings.

    INSTANT POT, POT-IN-POT METHOD

    • Place the Instant Pot trivet inside the main pot.
    • Pour water into the Instant Pot just until it almost reaches the trivet. Be careful not to put more water than the trivet's height.
    • Place basic ingredients in a container(s) of your choice. TIP: You can use anything oven safe in the IP. I use metal tiffin containers or pyrex glassware.
    • Put the container inside your Instant Pot on top of the trivet. 
    • Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Hence, no air should release during the cooking phase.
    • Close the lid and set to 10 minutes high pressure. Let the Instant Pot cool down and naturally release air before opening.
    • Enjoy as is or with your favorite toppings.

    HOW TO COOK WHILE YOU SLEEP (DELAYED TIMER)

    • Set Instant Pot to 10 minutes and high pressure once the ingredients have been placed in the pot, then press the timer button and program according to how many hours from that moment you want it to start cooking. 
      NOTE: If you want to eat (or take the oatmeal with you) at 7am you can start the cooking at 6am or even earlier since the oatmeal will remain warm. Cooling process takes about 15 minutes or more depending on quantity.
      SAFETY: Be sure to set the Instant Pot away from any other objects. Hence, there should be no cabinets above the Instant Pot where the released steam could potentially harm your kitchen with steam.
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