Name: Instant Pot Gingerbread Oatmeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground allspice; 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.125 tsp ground cloves; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.667 cup steel cut oats; 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk; 0.75 cup water; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground allspice; 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.125 tsp ground cloves; 0.25 tsp salt

Sweet and spicy Instant Pot Gingerbread Oatmeal is a wonderfully cozy and warm breakfast for colder days, made easily in your Instant Pot in 20 minutes. Instructions included for rolled oats or steel cut oats!

Breakfast

20 m

American

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot Gingerbread Oatmeal

Rolled Oats Version

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened almond milkor other non-dairy milk

1 cup water

3 tablespoons brown sugar

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

⅛ tsp ground cloves

½ tsp salt

½ tsp ground ginger

Steel Cut Oats Version

⅔ cup steel cut oats

¾ cup unsweetened almond milkor other non-dairy milk

¾ cup water

3 tablespoons brown sugar

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

⅛ tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp salt

Instructions

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Preparation

Add all the ingredients for your version of oats (rolled oats or steel cut oats) to the instant pot liner and give it a stir to mix. Put the lid on, make sure the vent is set to closed.

Cook (Rolled Oats)

High Pressure or Manual for 2 minutes, followed by a 5 minute natural pressure release. Quick release the vent after the 5 minutes and remove the lid when it’s safe. Stir the oatmeal to fully combine the oats and remaining liquid until it looks good.

Cook (Steel Cut Oats)

High Pressure or Manual for 4-5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. For slightly chewier oats, cook for 4 minutes. For softer oats, cook for 5 minutes. Quick release the vent after the 10 minutes and remove the lid when it’s safe. Stir the oatmeal to fully combine the oats and remaining liquid until it looks good.

Serve and Store

Serve with some milk, ginger crisps, or a sprinkle of brown sugar on top. Pomegranate seeds were delicious on top as well if you have them. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Bloom the ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in the Instant Pot with a touch of butter for 30 seconds before adding liquid to intensify and deepen their warm, complex flavors.
Use the Natural Release Method ⏱️
Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release before quick-releasing to prevent the oatmeal from splattering and to achieve a creamier, more cohesive texture.
Adjust Liquid Ratios by Oat Type 💧
Steel cut oats need slightly more liquid (1:4 ratio) than rolled oats (1:3 ratio) for proper absorption, so measure carefully based on which type you're using for optimal consistency.
Brown Sugar Creates Better Sweetness 🍯
Add brown sugar after cooking rather than before to prevent crystallization and ensure it dissolves evenly, while the molasses notes complement the spice profile perfectly.
Customize with Finishing Toppings 🎯
Top with candied ginger, toasted pecans, or a drizzle of maple syrup just before serving to add textural contrast and elevated flavor complexity without overcooking.