Description

Start your day with a warm, comforting bowl of Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal, featuring sweet-tart cranberries and zesty orange flavors that will brighten any morning.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tbsp fresh orange zest
2 cups milk or milk alternative
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Gather all ingredients including steel cut oats, dried cranberries, fresh orange zest, milk or milk alternative, honey or maple syrup, and salt.
Pour 1 cup of steel cut oats into the Instant Pot. Add 2 cups of milk (or water), 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, and a pinch of salt.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest and 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to combine well.
Secure the lid on your Instant Pot. Select 'Porridge' mode (or manual high-pressure cooking) and set it for 6 minutes.
Once cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure according to your model's instructions before serving.
Scoop portions into bowls and top with extra cranberries or nuts if desired. Serve immediately for the best experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: For added creaminess, allow oatmeal to sit for a few minutes before serving. Customize by swapping cranberries for raisins or adding spices like cinnamon. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat with a splash of milk.