Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

This Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats recipe is an easy make-ahead breakfast perfect for chilly fall mornings. Made with gluten free oats, warm spices, apples and maple syrup. This recipe also includes instructions for making creamy steel cut oatmeal in the Instant Pot pressure cooker & on the stovetop.

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Quick and easy breakfasts are our favorite during the busy school week. As much as my kids love a simple breakfast egg muffin or a stack of fluffy pumpkin pancakes on the weekend, nothing makes them happier than a comforting bowl of oatmeal on a chilly autumn morning.

These Apple Cinnamon Cut Oats are super simple to customize and full of cozy autumn spices. And if you’re looking for different ways to switch up the flavors, check out this steel cut oats post for more fun flavors.

You can find:

1. Blueberry Steel Cut Oats
2. Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oats
3. Peanut Butter Steel Cut Oats
4. Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats
5. Strawberry Steel Cut Oats

What I love about apple cinnamon steel cut oats is that you can make a big batch on your Sunday meal prep. This simple make ahead recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes for a fuss-free and healthy breakfast that you can enjoy all week.

And not to mention that cinnamon apple steel cut oatmeal is deliciously creamy, not mushy and would definitely satisfy that apple pie craving without all the guilt.

This tasty breakfast is full of fiber and protein to help keep you fueled up until lunch. The best part is that you can use your Instant Pot or cook them the good old-fashioned way on your stove-top.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE WITH STEEL CUT OATS AND ROLLED OATS?

All oats start off as oat groats — the whole, unbroken grains so steel-cut and rolled oats actually have the same nutritional profile since they’re all made from whole oat groats.

The difference between the two oats are:

• Cooking times – steel cut takes longer to cook than rolled oats
• Texture – steel cut oats are heartier and chewier while rolled oats are softer since they absorb more liquid
• How much the oat groat has been processed – steel cut oats are chopped into pieces while rolled oats are steamed, pressed and then rolled flat

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING AN INSTANT POT TO COOK STEEL CUT OATS:

• completely hands-off & not having to stand at the stove to monitor the pot – just set and forget it
• no spilling over or waiting for water to boil
• keeps the oats warm after they are cooked
• the end results are totally worth it and completely foolproof! You’ll get oatmeal that cooks up perfectly light and fluffy.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT APPLE CINNAMON STEEL CUT OATS:

To make the best creamy bowl of steel cut oats, start off with 1 cup of steel cut oats and 3 cups of liquid.

1. Add steel cut oats, liquid (you can use almond milk or water), apples and cinnamon to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and turn the valve to SEALING.
2. Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOKER for newer Instant Pot models) button and set to 4 minutes. Now if you are familiar with an Instant Pot, you do have to keep in mind that it takes the cooker some time to come up to pressure. This can take about 5 minutes.
3. After the oats finish cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally (about 10-15 minutes).
4. After the pressure releases, open the lid and give the oatmeal a good stir. Any extra liquid will absorb as it cools. Stir in the maple syrup.
5. Divide into bowls and top each with more chopped apples, pecans, a drizzle of almond butter, and non-dairy milk, if desired.

Feel free to use any other spices or sweeteners you like.

Honey, coconut sugar, coconut nectar or any other low carb sweetener like liquid monk fruit, SWERVE, erythritol or stevia would work as well.

More oatmeal recipes you might like:

Overnight Oatmeal – 8 Ways

Healthy Breakfast Cookies – 12 Ways

Baked Oatmeal Cups – 10 Ways

Strawberry Steel Cut Oatmeal

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Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats – an easy make-ahead breakfast perfect for fall. Made with gluten free oats, warm spices, apples and maple syrup. Best of all, includes instructions for the Instant Pot pressure cooker & the stove.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy oatmeal recipe, how to make steel cut oats, instant pot oatmeal, make ahead breakfast, stovetop oatmeal recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 134 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oats use gluten free as needed
• 3 cups almond milk ,can also use water if you preferse water if you prefer
• 1/2 cup chopped apples ,(I used gala)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup , honey or low carb liquid sweetener (optional)
• drizzled almond butter , or date caramel

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• chopped apples
• 1 tbsp pecans chopped
• almond butter
• Instant Pot I use a 6 Quart DUO-PLUS
• Large Pot

Instructions

INSTANT POT METHOD:

1. To avoid sticking, lightly coat the inner pot of your Instant Pot with coconut oil or cooking spray.
2. Add oats into the Instant Pot followed by liquid. Stir in apples and cinnamon.
3. Secure the lid and turn the valve to SEALING.
4. Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOKER for newer Instant Pot models) button and set to 4 minutes.
5. After the oats finish cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally (about 10-15 minutes).
6. After the pressure releases, open the lid and give the oatmeal a good stir. Any extra liquid will absorb as it cools. Stir in the sweetener.
7. Divide into bowls and top each with more apples, pecans, almond butter and milk, if desired.

STOVE-TOP METHOD:

1. Combine oats and liquid in a medium pot over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and a gentle simmer. Do not leave unattended.
2. Continue simmering until thickened and desired creaminess, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping along the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in apples, cinnamon, maple syrup and add-ins of your choice.
4. Divide into bowls and top each with more apples, pecans, almond butter and milk, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 3g6%

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