Instant Pot steel cut oatmeal with honey and pears is a hearty and flavorful way to start the day. The oats cook faster under pressure, so you will be digging in and enjoying your breakfast faster than ever before!
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is hard to devote busy morning time to making it. You can win the breakfast rat race by making this fabulous honey and pear steel cut oatmeal in your instant pot.
It cooks while you get ready and a hot and nutritious breakfast will be waiting for you in the end. It is a fabulous way to start the day!
I absolutely love the chewy texture of steel cut oatmeal, but the longer cooking time keeps me from making it as often as I’d like. Learning how to make it in an Instant Pot has changed all that!
We have been getting some yummy Asian pears from our CSA and neighbor recently gifted us some pears as well. So I thought it would be fun to turn some into breakfast.
They add such a nice subtle taste and sweetness to the oatmeal. And they go deliciously with just a hint of cinnamon.
If you don’t happen to have any pears on hand, apples would be a great option as well. Either add such a fabulous fall flavor.
To add just a bit more flavor and goodness to the mix, I drizzled in some honey. If you don’t have honey on hand, maple syrup would be a great substitute.
Once you have everything loaded in the instant pot, hit go and continue about your business. Before you know it breakfast will be ready.
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Any time you cook a starchy or thicker recipe in a pressure cooker of any kind, you want to be especially careful when opening the lid. Of course you want to be careful all of the time though!
I like to cover the steam vent with a slightly damp wash cloth when opening it. That helps to catch any starchy spray that may develop.
Also, when opening the lid, open it away from you. Or let it sit for an extra minute or two before opening the lid.
I made this recipe in my 6 quart instant pot. An 8 quart instant pot would work as well.
Once your oatmeal is ready you can eat it just as it is. I like adding a little fresh fruit to the top to add texture and flavor.
Of course some toasted pecans sprinkled on top would be a great addition. An additional drizzle of honey is never a bad idea either!
Getting your day off on the right foot with this nutritious and delicious breakfast is sure to help the rest of the day go a little smoother!
Storage
Store any leftover in the refrigerator. They can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove with an additional splash of milk or water.
More great breakfast ideas:
Make easy egg bites in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy breakfast or protein filled snack. You can use whatever add ins you like similar to an omelet to personalize them to make them your own.
Apple cinnamon steel cut oats are sure to be a favorite fall breakfast. They are absolutely loaded with apple goodness.
Maple cinnamon steel cut oats made in the instant pot is another great option. They have the warm flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon and makes your house smell lovely as it cooks.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Honey and Pears
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2½ cups water
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 fresh pears
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Clean, core and chop pears into small pieces.2 fresh pears
- Spray instant pot insert with nonstick spray. Put oats, water, honey, cinnamon, salt and chopped pears into instant pot.1 cup steel cut oats, 2½ cups water, 3 Tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch salt
- Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Then cover the vent with a damp cloth and vent the pressure.
- Stir oatmeal and serve warm. Top with more pear slices and a drizzle of honey if desired.
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Oats are one of my favorite breakfasts and I LOVE this fall spin on them! Happy Friday-eve, Carlee!
They are such a warm and cozy way to start the day. Thanks, Kelsie!
I love using the IP and the it's does make great oatmeal and yours looks delicious!
It makes it so easy and hands off,thank you!
There’s my oatmeal queen. These flavors sound delightful. xo
Thank you!