Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats with Mixed Berries and Maple

How to Make Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats with Mixed Berries and Maple

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   Step 1: Combine oats and liquids

   Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, salt, and ground cinnamon to the Instant Pot insert. Stir to combine and scrape any oats off the sides so nothing sticks above the liquid line.

   For this step

   • 1 1/2 cupsSteel-cut oats
   • 4 cupsWater
   • 1 cupMilk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
   • 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
   • 1/2 teaspoonGround cinnamon
   
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   Step 2: Pressure cook

   Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High pressure for 4 minutes. Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
   
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   Step 3: Stir in berries and sweetener

   Stir the mixed berries, maple syrup, and vanilla into the oats. If using frozen berries or you prefer warmer fruit, set the Instant Pot to Sauté for 1–2 minutes while stirring until berries are heated through and the mixture is evenly combined.

   For this step

   • 2 cupsMixed berries (fresh or frozen)
   • 3 tablespoonsPure maple syrup
   • 1 teaspoonPure vanilla extract
   
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   Step 4: Adjust consistency and seasoning

   If the oats are too thick, stir in a splash of milk or warm water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and add a little more maple syrup or a pinch of salt if needed.
   
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   Step 5: Serve and store

   Ladle the oats into bowls and finish with extra fresh berries, toasted nuts, or a drizzle of maple if desired. Cool leftovers quickly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
   

1. Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, salt, and ground cinnamon to the Instant Pot insert. Stir to combine and scrape any oats off the sides so nothing sticks above the liquid line.
2. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High pressure for 4 minutes. Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
3. Stir the mixed berries, maple syrup, and vanilla into the oats. If using frozen berries or you prefer warmer fruit, set the Instant Pot to Sauté for 1–2 minutes while stirring until berries are heated through and the mixture is evenly combined.
4. If the oats are too thick, stir in a splash of milk or warm water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and add a little more maple syrup or a pinch of salt if needed.
5. Ladle the oats into bowls and finish with extra fresh berries, toasted nuts, or a drizzle of maple if desired. Cool leftovers quickly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of milk.