Description
Indulge in a warm, comforting bowl of Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal, where tart cranberries and zesty orange create a delightful breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups milk or dairy alternative
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Rinse the steel cut oats to remove any debris.
- Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Place steel cut oats, fresh cranberries, orange zest, water, and milk in the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine.
- Seal It Up: Close the lid securely on the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Natural Release: After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for about five minutes before performing a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Fluff It Up: Open the lid and stir the oatmeal until creamy. If too thick, add more milk until your desired consistency is reached.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon oatmeal into bowls, top with chopped nuts or extra cranberries, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute cranberries with blueberries or diced apples for variation. Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra flavor boost. For sweeter oatmeal, stir in maple syrup or honey after cooking.