Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal

If you’re someone who goes nuts for Coconut, you gotta try this Dreamy Creamy Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal!

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Someone is right up there with ya. Right, Jacky?

This super creamy, smooth, & hot coconut oatmeal with toothsome Steel Cut Oats is almost like a breakfast dessert.

Sweet . Fragrant . Luxurious taste of coconut heaven.

What a yummy & satisfying way to start the day – especially on a gloomy Monday morning.

You’ll Enjoy Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal Because:

• Super smooth & creamy sensation with a delicious coconut fragrant
• Will kick your Oatmeal game up a notch!!
• No more standing by the stove & babysitting your pot of oatmeal
• Easy to achieve consistent results (perfect chewy texture & creamy mouthfeel)

Boost your mood with this Dreamy Creamy Instant Pot Oatmeal breakfast!!

Step-by-Step: Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal

Ingredients for Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal

• 1 cup (160g) steel cut oats
• 1 can (400ml) 100% unsweetened coconut milk* – this is the best tasting one out of the 4 brands we tried while developing recipes. It’s not diluted, no additives, stabilizers, thickeners, gums, or preservatives.
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) coconut oil
• 1 ¼ cup (313ml) cold water
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt<
• 1 banana, thinly sliced
• Optional: Crunchy granola

Sweetener:

• Honey, Maple syrup, or Brown sugar

*Pro Tip: please note that the coconut milk we used in this oatmeal recipe is NOT the beverage or refrigerated type of Coconut Milk.

Tools for Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal

• Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
• Silicone spatula

Step 1
Toast Steel Cut Oats

Heat up your pressure cooker over medium heat (Instant Pot: press Saute button).

Melt 1 tbsp (15ml) coconut oil in the pressure cooker and toast 1 cup (160g) steel cut oats until fragrant (~ 2 minutes).

Step 2
Pressure Cook Steel Cut Oats

Pour 313ml (1¼ cup) cold water, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract, and 1 can (400ml) coconut milk in the pressure cooker.

*Pro Tip: Make sure all the steel cut oats are submerged in the mixture and nothing is sticking to the bottom.

Close lid and pressure cook at

• Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure for 10 minutes, then  Full Natural Release (~12 minutes)

Open the lid carefully.

Step 3
Thicken Oatmeal

The oatmeal will look watery when you first open the lid. Don’t panic! It’s normal.

Give a few quick stirs with a silicone spatula to combine and thicken the oatmeal.

Step 4
Serve Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal

Sweeten the coconut oatmeal accordingly with your choice of sweetener (honey/maple syrup/brown sugar).

Serve with thinly sliced banana and granola.

Drizzle more honey or maple syrup on the oatmeal if desired.

Cooking Tips for Instant Pot Coconut Oatmeal

1. Serving Portion:

As a reference, eating ¼ cup (20g) of steel cut oats per person for breakfast can keep us full for roughly 3 hours.

2. What is the Maximum Amount of Steel Cut Oats I Can Make in the Instant Pot?

Do not fill your pressure cooker more than half way full with steel cut oats, as it is a foamy food.

3. Coconut Milk

Take note that the Coconut Milk we used in this oatmeal recipe is NOT the beverage or refrigerated type of Coconut Milk.

This 100% unsweetened coconut milk is our favorite! We always keep a couple in stock (to keep Jacky happy).

Enjoy this Instant Pot Oatmeal & have a wonderful day!

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