Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apple

This Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apple is made with granny smith apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, oats, and melted butter.

If you are looking to make a delicious morning oatmeal, this is great and can be made in less than 20 minutes. This Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apple is extremely fluffy. You could make this with peaches or blueberries instead. You can use a different kind of apple as well, like Gala apples or Golden Delicious, but I prefer the green Granny Smith apples.

If you love this breakfast, feel free to try my Overnight Oats or my Vegan Banana Chia Pudding.

Jump to:

• Why you will love this recipe
• Benefits of Instant Pot Oats
• What is in this Instant Pot Oatmeal?
• How to cook Oatmeal in the Instant Pot
• Oats still too thin?
• Substitutions
• Instant Pot Oatmeal Variations
• Equipment
• How long does oatmeal stay fresh?
• How to reheat oatmeal
• Top tip
• Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apple Recipe
• Food safety

Why you will love this recipe

Full of flavor: The combination of the maple syrup, cinnamon and freshly cooked apples gives this oatmeal so much flavor. The butter also gives it a great kick, but that is totally optional.

Kid Friendly: Your kids will love this breakfast in the morning. I absolutely love making a big batch and eating it throughout the week for breakfast.

Serves a crowd: It is easy to double this recipe and cook it all in the Instant Pot.

Benefits of Instant Pot Oats

20 minutes total is what it takes to make this oatmeal. The reason why I prefer to use the Instant Pot is that you can turn it on and go about your morning without having to hover over the pot on the stovetop, worrying if you will overcook it. It takes about 8 minutes to come to pressure, 2 minutes to cook, and 20 minutes to naturally release. It is also very easy to double the recipe since the Instant Pot is so big. You can meal prep for the week this way.

What is in this Instant Pot Oatmeal?

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Old Fashioned Oats
• Apples
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon
• Butter

See recipe card for quantities.

How to cook Oatmeal in the Instant Pot

Hint: Do not quick release. Let the pressure cooker naturally release for about 20 minutos.

Oats still too thin?

Simply turn on the sauté feature and mix until thick and creamy!

Substitutions

Apples: I love using green granny smith apples, but you can sue red because red apples are sweeter. 

Cinnamon: The cinnamon gives the recipe such a nice kick. 

Maple Syrup: You can use maple syrup or brown sugar for this recipe. 

Butter: Butter is optional. I love using salted butter for this recipe, as the salt enhances the sweet flavors. 

Instant Pot Oatmeal Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

• Deluxe - add nutmeg, brown sugar or granola.
• Kid friendly - add any fruit combination your kid loves.

Check out this French Toast Recipe.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. I used my Instant Pot for this recipe and it turned out perfect. You can use any pressure cooker you want. This recipe is foolproof.

How long does oatmeal stay fresh?

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

This oatmeal can be frozen for up to three months.

How to reheat oatmeal

You can reheat your oatmeal in the microwave or on the stove. Add a splash of your desired milk to loosen up the oats.

Top tip

Add a pinch of salt to your oatmeal as it brings out the sweet flavors.

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.