Instant Pot Oatmeal Quick Easy Breakfast

Instant Pot Oatmeal

To be honest, I’m not a huge oatmeal fan. Well, I wasn’t a huge oatmeal 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.

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! Oatmeal can be a great addition to a balanced diet. Health benefits include:

lowering cholesterolreducing insulin sensitivitypromoting healthy digestionsupplying antioxidantsmanaging 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, applesDried Fruit – raisins, craisins, apricots, cherriesNut Butters – peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butterNuts and Seeds – almonds, walnuts, cashews, chia seeds, pumpkin seedsSpices and Flavors – cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, almond extractSweets – chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, brown sugar, shredded coconut, honey, maple syrup

You can add the toppings before you cook the oatmeal, or stir them in after. Let us know your favorite topping combinations in the comments below! Read Next: 27 BEST Instant Pot Recipes

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Instant Pot Oatmeal Quick Easy Breakfast