Steel Cut Oats Recipe Quick
Make the perfect bowl of creamy steel cut oats. This recipe makes a large batch that can be reheated for a quick breakfast throughout the week!
Oh my goodness! How did I forget how dense, chewy, creamy and filling steel cut oatmeal is? I’ve had a container of steel cut oats in the pantry for months. I always eye it and think, nah… those take too long to cook. There’s actually a secret method that makes cooking steel cut oats a breeze – you just have to get them started the night before!
Overall, I really like the texture of these steel cut oats (they’re chewier than rolled oats) and I adore the fact that they are so creamy without any added milk! Before I share the recipe, let’s address the elephant in the room – how are steel cut oats different than regular rolled oats?
Overnight Steel Cut Oats (hot Or Cold)
If you’ve ever walked into a grocery store and wondered why there were a million different oat choices and wondered which to choose, you’re not alone. Let’s break down the differences.
Steel cut oats:These are the least processed type of oats. The oat groat (the full oat “grain”) is simply cut into two or three parts to get steel cut oats. Because they are less processed, they absorb more liquid and take longer to cook.
Old fashioned rolled oats: For this type of oat, the oat groats have been steamed and then rolled. This bit of processing speeds up the cook time for all of us at home. Rolled oats make for a super creamy bowl of oatmeal and they are my personal favorite!
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats {best Recipe + Variations}
Quick or instant oats:These are the most processed of all the oat varieties. They are pre-cooked, dried, and rolled and pressed slightly thinner than rolled oats. They cook faster than steel cut or rolled oats, but they also lose a bit of texture in the cooking process so they tend to be mushy and less voluminous.
While steel cut oats are less processed than regular rolled oats, there are only minor differences nutritionally. Steel cut, old fashioned/rolled, and quick oats all have approximately the same amount of fiber, protein, calories, and other nutrients.
I personally don’t view one type of oatmeal better than the other, but I tend to prefer steel cut oats and rolled oats for my breakfast like with my peanut butter chia oatmeal, overnight oats and baked oatmeal recipes. I’ll occasionally use quick oats for baking like with my healthy no bake cookies and lactation cookies!
Instant Pot® Apple Pie Steel Cut Oats Recipe
There are a few ways to prepare steel cut oatmeal! The overnight method cuts down on the cooking time in the morning. If you remember to soak your oats the night before, this is by far the easiest method.
Check out two of my favorite slow cooker steel cut oatmeal recipes: apple cinnamon steel cut oatmeal+ pumpkin pie steel cut oatmeal.
The shelf life of uncooked steel cut oats is a long time! If stored properly they should last 1-2 years in your pantry.
Baked Oatmeal With Steel Cut Oats
Once cooked, steel cut oatmeal should last 4-6 days in the refrigerator, stored in an air-tight container. To reheat, I typically add a splash of liquid (water or non-dairy milk) before heating in the microwave or on the stovetop. Larger batches are so easy to make and you’ll have oats for the whole week!
The recipe I’m sharing here makes four servings of oats. You can let the leftover oats cool and place them in the refrigerator for up to one week. Simply reheat the oatmeal on the stove top or in the microwave throughout the week for a quick and easy breakfast. Just add a little water or milk if it gets too thick.
Serving: 1 bowl without toppings | Calories: 75 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 45 mg | Fiber: 2 g
A Comparison Of Steel Cut Oats, Old Fashioned Oats, And Quick Oats
Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!If you’ve never woken up legitimately craving a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, then I’m convinced you haven’t tried steel cut oats yet. The easiest way to cook them? Today’s method for Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats!
Arguably one of the most healthy, budget-friendly, and versatile breakfasts in existence, oatmeal is a nutritional super star that, for reasons both just and unjust, doesn’t receive the kind of universal enthusiasm it deserves.
Reasons you might *think* you don’t like oatmeal: It’s bland. It’s mushy. It tastes like something you’d be better off scraping into your dog’s bowl.
Steel Cut Original
. Many bowls of oatmeal I have had in the past qualify this statement. My hunch is that if you still feel this way, you likely are microwaving quick oats or even worse, instant oatmeal packets. Guess what? Oatmeal does not (and should not!) taste like mush.
Steel cut oats are chewy, nutty, great for you, and a pleasure to eat. Making them in the Instant Pot (this is the Instant Pot model I have owned for years and love) makes the entire process hands free.
Read on below for more about steel cut oats, as well as the best way to cook oatmeal in your Instant Pot. I’ve eaten steel cut oats for years, and the Instant Pot is my favorite way to prepare them, because it’s easy, fool proof, and results in perfectly cooked steel cut oats every time.
How To Make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Steel cut oats are a less processed version of rolled, quick, or instant oats. To make them cook more quickly, rolled, quick, and instant oats are steamed, flattened, and pulverized to varying degrees, with rolled oats being the least processed and instant oatmeal being
Steel cut oats are cut with steel blades (hence the name “steel-cut”) and more closely resemble a whole oat in its original state.
Because they are more intact and less processed, steel cut oats take longer to cook than rolled, quick, and instant oats. The benefit of the wait: their texture is a delight! The trade off between time and texture is well worth it, especially since the Instant Pot makes cooking steel cut oats so easy.
Rolled Vs Steel Cut Vs Quick Oats: What's The Difference?
Both rolled oats and steel cut oats are high in protein, fiber, and nutrients and are a healthy choice. Because they are less processed, however, steel cut oats are better than rolled oats in several ways.
I’m super hurried and need a fast bowl of oatmeal, I’ll make rolled oats, which are the second best option behind steel cut oats. For a meal, I avoid quick oats, which are more processed and have an inferior texture to rolled oats or steel cut oats. Always avoid instant oats which have a gummy, unpleasant texture once cooked and offer fewer health benefits.
The only downside of steel cut oats compared to rolled oats is that they take longer to cook. That’s where the Instant Pot comes in!
Perfect Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal
You also can prepare steel cut oats by making these Overnight Steel Cut Oats, which soak in the refrigerator to soften up. These are served cold, and while I adore them, today I’m focusing on hot steel cut oatmeal, which is a cozier option in cooler months, or for those who haven’t quite hopped aboard the overnight oats train yet.
Stovetop steel cut oatmeal and Instant Pot steel cut oatmeal cook in about the same amount of total time. The benefit of the Instant Pot is that it is COMPLETELY hands-free.
You can start your oats when you wake up, walk away to get ready for work, then return to a hot, healthy breakfast that’s waiting for you.
Overnight Steel Cut Oats {topping Ideas}
A note on the Instant Pot porridge setting: The porridge button on your Instant Pot is designed to be a quick method for cooking your oatmeal, rice pudding, or similar grains. In order to keep the cooking consistent across all models and guarantee best results, I recommend keeping it simple by cooking with high pressure as directed in this recipe. It’s fun to use the bells and whistles of your appliances, but it’s not necessary for this recipe. The 4 minutes of cook time for the steel cut oats I’ve listed works every single time.
This recipe is written for a standard 6-quart Instant Pot like this one. That said, you can easily adapt it to different sizes.
Once your oats are cooked, you can customize your bowl with a rainbow of mix-ins and toppings to create the oatmeal of your dreams!
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (with Overnight Method)
A warm bowl of filling, cozy steel cut oatmeal has been just the morning fix I’ve needed to get (and keep!) me going lately. I hope it hits the spot for you too. If you try this recipe, please leave a comment. I love hearing from you!
Easy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats that are foolproof. Just 4 minutes of cook time and completely hands-free. Add your favorite toppings for healthy breakfasts!
Serving: 1 (of 4) Calories: 359 kcal Carbohydrates: 63 g Protein: 13 g Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Potassium: 34 mg Fiber: 9 g Sugar: 9 g Calcium: 137 mg Iron: 3 mg
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats Recipe
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