{"id":3761,"date":"2021-04-01T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T03:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=3761"},"modified":"2022-07-28T21:49:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T03:49:33","slug":"pressure-cooker-cinnamon-apple-steel-cut-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-cinnamon-apple-steel-cut-oats\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Apples and Cinnamon<\/strong> make the perfect healthy and warming breakfast thanks to fiber-rich oats, brown sugar, and butter for creaminess. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Why you\u2019ll love it: <\/strong>You’ll stay full until lunch after just one bowl of these hearty oats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first made this recipe when I decided to swap out sugary breakfast cereals with healthier steel-cut oats for breakfast. I even wrote a post all about how to make the creamiest Instant Pot steel cut oats<\/a> every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since that first time trying steel cut oats<\/a>, my boys and I have loved starting our day with a cinnamon-spiced version of this healthy breakfast porridge. It\u2019s quick and easy to make, and the fiber keeps you full all morning. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Update:<\/strong> I\u2019ve updated this post with my best tips and tricks for perfect Instant Pot oats with delicious apple-cinnamon flavor. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Make Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats in the Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Apples and Cinnamon<\/strong> recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a simple dump-and-go breakfast recipe. The first step calls for toasting the oats a bit. This enriches their naturally nutty flavor and only takes three minutes. Of course, if you\u2019re very tight on time, you can skip this step and simply stir everything together and start cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love to serve our bowls of apple-cinnamon steel cut oats with a drizzle of milk or cream, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and chopped nuts for some crunch and healthy fats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Are Steel Cut Oats Gluten-Free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, as long as you buy certified gluten-free oats, this recipe is 100% gluten-free and celiac-friendly. We love Bob’s Red Mill<\/a>, but we’ve had good luck with generic brands at our grocery store as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Steel Cut vs. Rolled Oats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the difference between steel cut oats and rolled or old-fashioned oats?<\/strong> It\u2019s all about how the grains are processed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolled oats<\/strong> <\/em>are…well…rolled flat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel cut oats<\/em><\/strong>, on the other hand, are cut with a blade. As a result, steel cut oats are thicker, with more texture and a rounder shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people prefer steel cut oats to rolled or old-fashioned oats because they have a bolder, nuttier flavor. They also contain slightly more fiber and protein because more of the whole grain stays intact during processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel cut oats take longer to cook than other varieties of oats. <\/strong>(Which is why they\u2019re the perfect grain for pressure cooking.) While stove-top methods suggest soaking the oats before simmering, with an Instant Pot you can skip the soak and get straight to cooking.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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What Is the Best Apple for Instant Pot Oatmeal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use any baking apple for this recipe<\/strong>. You want one that has good flavor and also holds its shape well when cooked. Some great options are Cameo apples or Galas. I would avoid Red Delicious or Fuji apples because they won\u2019t hold their shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I make this for my kids, they\u2019re always asking for extra apples. You can add another apple (or two) with no change to the recipe timing.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you love these Apple Cinnamon Instant Pot Oats as much as my family does, be sure to check out my post about how to make steel cut oats in the pressure cooker<\/strong><\/a>. Then you can add your favorite flavorings and mix-ins to create your ideal breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more favorite recipes to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n