This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe is a filling and delicious fall breakfast. Done in just minutes, it requires only a handful of ingredients and pumpkin is a great one to try out!
Why This Recipe Works
You guys know how I feel about fall food and also how hard I’ve fallen for my Instant Pot, so it might not surprise you to hear that I am head over heels in love with this Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe. I found that adding pumpkin is just amazing too and perfect for crisp cool air in the morning!
This breakfast is going down in history and will be made repeatedly in my kitchen. When I first opened the lid after batch number one, I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
The contents of the pressure cooker were basically pumpkin heaven. It was creamy, almost caramelly with steel cut oats mixed in for texture, fiber and protein. You can choose from a variety of toppings to cater to what your taste buds are feeling!
Recipe Ingredients
Steel cut oats – Replace steel cut oatmeal with rolled oats, but the end result will have a less firm texture. If you go this route, use old fashioned oats as opposed to quick oats. Also, increase the amount of almond milk to 2 1/2 cups and decrease the cooking time to 5 minutes.
Pumpkin puree – You can purchase a can of pumpkin puree for this recipe. Or consider making your own pumpkin puree in your Instant Pot.
Pumpkin pie spice – If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice mixture on hand, you can combine 2 tbsp cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger and 1 tsp allspice, cloves and nutmeg.
Maple syrup – Make sure your maple syrup is made with unrefined sugar, as maple flavoring and other additives can reduce its nutritional value.
How To Make Instant Pot Oatmeal With Pumpkin For Breakfast
Step 1
Generously spray the inside of the Instant Pot with cooking spray or butter. Add the ingredients to the pot:
- Steel cut oats
- Salted butter
- Pumpkin puree
- Light brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Almond milk
Give the mixture a stir.
Step 2
Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 10 minutes on high pressure (pressure cook setting). It will take the IP around 15 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.
Step 3
When cooking is done, do a quick release and allow the float valve to drop. Serve with cinnamon, dried cranberries, walnuts or whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
- Dark brown sugar tastes amazing in place of light brown sugar.
- This recipe is 100% gluten free and dairy free!
- To make this pressure cooker pumpkin oatmeal healthier, omit the butter from the recipe and cut the sugar in half (or omit altogether).
What to Make With Pumpkin Puree
Aside from the obvious (pie!), you might be wondering what to make with pumpkin puree so you can use up all of those scrumptious cans! Read on for some delicious pumpkin puree recipes!
Toppings For Oatmeal
The topping possibilities are endless for this hearty breakfast. Consider any or all of the following:
- Cinnamon
- Dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries or blueberries
- Drizzle of maple syrup
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Whipped cream
- Drizzle of honey
- Sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice
Substitute For Pumpkin Puree
Equal parts of cooked, mashed sweet potatoes or butternut squash is a great substitution and you might not even be able to tell the difference!
Are Canned Pumpkin and Pumpkin Puree The Same Things
Canned pumpkin is straight-up pumpkin that has been put into a can. Some pumpkin puree contains other ingredients that flavors it, making it pumpkin-pie ready. Read your labels to see what you’re getting in your next can of pumpkin!
Instant Pot Burn Notice
If you see that dreaded burn notice flash on your Instant Pot, do not fret! Know that your pressure cooker is keeping a good eye on your food. It has sensed that the temperature toward the bottom of the pot is too high and has therefore turned it off temporarily.
It is giving you a chance to fix the problem! This can happen especially with thick sauces or chilis because of the heaviness of the contents inside the pot. It can also happen if there is not enough liquid inside the pot.
If you see the burn notice, press CANCEL as soon as possible. Do an immediate quick release and wait for the silver float valve to drop. Transfer the inner pot to a hot pad holder. Scrape any bits of food that may have adhered to the bottom of the pot using a spoon.
If there are no burned bits:
- Add 1/2 cup of liquid to the recipe that will thin out the consistency. If the recipe contains beef or chicken broth, add more of the same. If no broth is used in the recipe, add water.
- Stir the contents of the pot thoroughly and resume cooking.
If you see burned pieces in the mixture:
- Pour the contents into a saucepan and clean out the pot using soap and water, making sure any charred pieces of food are removed from the bottom of the pan. Remove visible pieces of burnt food and pour it back into the pot.
- Add 1/2 cup of liquid to the recipe, stir the contents thoroughly and resume cooking.
FAQ About Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree can be eaten raw. However, it is not necessarily delicious until you have added the ingredients to a recipe you are including it in.
Pumpkin puree can be frozen. Add the puree to an air tight container and you can safely freeze it for 4-5 months.
Good news! Pumpkin puree is full of healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s low calorie and it’s a benefit to your eyes, heart and skin.
Pumpkin puree can go bad after you open it and remove it from the can. If you don’t need to use up the entire batch with baking, then you can put the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate it for 3-5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for 2-3 months in the same container to use it later.
Pumpkin puree is known to be a good addition to a dog’s diet. Fresh pumpkin puree has a lot of water in it so canned pumpkin puree will offer the most fiber, nutrients and vitamins to their diet.
Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
- Enjoy pumpkin pie in a single bite, covered by delicious dark chocolate. These pumpkin truffles are the perfect fall treat!
- Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting – Introducing the only pumpkin cookie recipe you’ll ever need in your life. These cookies are DELICIOUS and so soft, pillowy, light and fluffy.
- Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake – Fluffy pumpkin cake with cream cheese and chocolate. Great dessert for fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving parties!
- These delicious Pumpkin Bars are the perfect fall dessert. They are moist, irresistible and full of yummy pumpkin flavor. These bars will disappear fast once served, so make a batch for home and another to share!
Best Instant Pot Desserts
- Instant Pot Cake made with a BOX MIX is super moist and flavorful and much less porous than its oven-baked counterpart. Use any box cake variety of your choice!
- Avoid cracking and hassle by making creamy, flavorful cheesecake in your Instant Pot! Cooks perfectly every time and tastes delicious served solo or with fruit, chocolate or caramel as a topping.
- Make creamy, fudgy chocolate pudding effortlessly and PERFECTLY in your Instant Pot! This rich, decadent treat will bring you back to childhood. Skip the box mix! Pudding is so much better homemade.
- Make Cherry Dump Cake in your Instant Pot using only THREE ingredients! There is not a dessert in the world that is easier than this one. Throw everything into a single pan and let the pressure cooker work its magic.
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Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe With Pumpkin
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups almond milk
Instructions
- Generously spray the inside of the Instant Pot with cooking spray or butter. Add all of the ingredients to the pot and stir.
- Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 10 minutes on high pressure (pressure cook setting). It will take the IP around 15 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.
- When cooking is done, do a quick release and allow the float valve to drop. Serve with cinnamon, dried cranberries, walnuts or whipped cream.
Notes
- Make your own pumpkin puree for an even fresher, more delicious pumpkin flavor.
- Dark brown sugar tastes amazing in place of light brown sugar.
- Replace steel cut oatmeal with rolled oats, but the end result will have a less firm texture. If you go this route, use old fashioned oats as opposed to quick oats. Also, increase the amount of almond milk to 2 1/2 cups and decrease the cooking time to 5 minutes.
- This recipe is 100% gluten free and dairy free!
- To make this pressure cooker pumpkin oatmeal healthier, omit the butter from the recipe and cut the sugar in half (or omit altogether).
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