Classic Oatmeal

Get this oatmeal cooking before you jump in the shower. By the time you’re ready for the day, your oatmeal will be ready for you.

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

FUNCTION: Manual/Pressure (High

CLOSED POT TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

RELEASE: Natural

SERVES: 2 or 3

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups unsweetened plain or vanilla almond, soy, or cashew milk (or 1 cup nondairy milk and 1 cup water)
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey, pure maple syrup, or agave nectar (optional)
• ¼ cup raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, or chopped dried apricots (optional)
• 3 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds, walnuts, or pecans (optional)

PREP

Spray the inner pot of the Instant Pot® with cooking spray (this helps reduce foaming and aids in cleanup). Pour the 2 cups water into the Instant Pot®. Place the trivet in the pot. Place an 8-cup heatproof bowl on top of the trivet. Combine the water, milk, salt, and oats in the bowl. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve.

COOK

Select manual and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a natural release to depressurize.

SERVE

If desired, stir in the butter, vanilla, cinnamon, sweetener, dried fruit, and nuts. Top with additional milk (dairy or nondairy) if desired.