Easy Instant Pot Creamy Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Optional toppings: Chopped pecans, maple syrup, milk, butter, dried cranberries, etc.

Directions

1. Add the steel cut oats, water, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Close the lid and set the pressure valve to sealing.
4. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
5. When the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure.
6. Stir the oatmeal and serve with desired toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Steel cut oats are less processed than rolled oats.
• Steel cut oats are a great source of fiber, protein, and iron.
• Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of vitamin A.
• Pumpkin spice is made up of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.