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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot » Gingerbread Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe

    LAST UPDATED: February 2, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: December 13, 2018 By Toni Dash 59 Comments

    Gingerbread Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe

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    Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel-Cut Oats title

    Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Gingerbread flavors and an eggnog float is perfect choice for wintery mornings. Creamy, with a chewy bite, brimming with holiday flavors. 

    Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel-Cut Oats title

    I’m feeling a bit festive with the holidays rolling on in and have put my Instant Pot to work with dazzling results once again.

    A steel cut oats recipe is causing great excitement at the breakfast table: Gingerbread Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats  with an eggnog float on top!

    This steel cut oats recipe makes a warming, delicious start to the day.

    It’s both easy and fast to prepare, leaving only one pot to clean up.

    Jump to:
    • What are Steel Cut Oats?
    • Steel Cut Oats vs. Oatmeal
    • Gingerbread Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats Ingredients
    • Making Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
    • How Long Does it Take to make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats?
    • Gluten-Free Steel Cut Oats
    • How to Make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats – Step-by-Step
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    • Recipe

    What are Steel Cut Oats?

    Steel cut oats are processed so the whole oat groat (the oat kernel without the husk) is cut into several pieces; leaving something that looks very similar to broken rice kernels.

    They take longer to cook than the flat, soft rolled oats of traditional oatmeal fame.

    Steel cut oats are often called Scottish or Irish Oats and have a wonderful chewy texture.

    Raw Steel cut oats

    Steel Cut Oats vs. Oatmeal

    If you have had steel cut oats, you’ll know they are nothing like oatmeal.

    They feel to have more substance thanks to their texture when prepared.

    This steel cut oats recipe is no exception.

    Full of those sweet, familiar winter flavors, it comes out of the Instant Pot soft and ready to be eaten.

    Gingerbread Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats Ingredients

    The majority of the ingredients in this steel cut oats recipe are the spices creating the delicious gingerbread flavor:

    • Unsalted Butter
    • Ground Cloves
    • Allspice
    • Ground Ginger
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Kosher Salt
    • Dark Brown Sugar
    • Molasses
    • Steel Cut Oats gluten-free or regular steel cut oats may be used
    • Water
    • prepared Eggnog
    Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel-Cut Oats recipe with eggnog drizzle

    Making Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

    Cooking steel cut oats in the Instant Pot is a great choice! Why?

    • It’s easy
    • Requires no monitoring
    • Infuses flavor wonderfully into the oats
    • Cooks the steel cut oats perfectly
    • Retains more nutrition in the ingredients (the beauty of pressure cooking)

    How Long Does it Take to make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats?

    It takes about 30 minutes for the Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel Cut Oats recipe to be done.

    This includes the time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.

    I love drizzling the prepared eggnog on top for a favorite holiday flavor combo!!

    Gluten-Free Steel Cut Oats

    It was a happy, happy day for me when steel-cut oats became available in a gluten-free version.

    Though oats do not have gluten in them, they are subject to cross-contamination in processing (and can produce cross-reactivity in some gluten-intolerant people).

    So those on a medical gluten-free dietary program, like me, must eat only gluten-free oats.

    After I became gluten-free over a decade ago it took some time for regular rolled oats to become available for hot cereal.

    Steel cut oats are even more recent, and a thrilling option for me.

    How to Make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats – Step-by-Step

    For a detailed printable recipe refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.

    STEP 1: Select the SAUTE function. Add the butter and allow to melt.

    STEP 2: Add the spices, brown sugar and molasses. Stir to combine.

    STEP 3: Add the steel cut oats and water; stir to combine. 

    STEP 4: Seal the lid. Select the PORRIDGE function HIGH PRESSURE for 12 minutes.

    STEP 5: When the cooking is complete allow a NATURAL RELEASE for 10 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure.

    STEP 6: Remove the lid and stir the steel cut oats (there will be standing liquid). Allow to sit on WARM for 1-2 minutes before serving.

    Serve hot with a drizzle of eggnog on the top!

    Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel-Cut Oats recipe with eggnog drizzle

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    Recipe

    Cozy, warming Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel-Cut Oats with an eggnog drizzle and sugared cranberries (gluten-free) BoulderLocavore.com

    Instant Pot Gingerbread Steel Cut Oats

    Spice up your regular oatmeal with gingerbread-flavored steel cut oats prepared in the Instant Pot. 
    NOTE: Recipe developed in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
    5 from 30 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 3/4 cup servings
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves
    • 1/8 teaspoon Allspice
    • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 3 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Molasses
    • 1 cup Steel Cut Oats gluten-free or regluar steel cut oats may be used
    • 3 cups Water
    • 1/2 cup prepared Egg Nog for topping the oats

    Instructions

    • Turn Instant Pot to Saute and add the butter to the insert.  Allow the butter to melt in the insert then add all of the spices, brown sugar and molasses; stir to completely combine.
    • Add the steel-cut oats and water and stir to combine. Lock the lid in place, ensuring the vent is sealed. Select the Porridge setting, High Pressure and 12 minutes.
    • When the cooking is completely allow 10 minutes of natural release.  Follow with a manual relase of the remaining pressue.  Remove the lid and stir the oats (there will be a layer of liquid on the top) and allow to sit on the Warm seting for 1-2 minutes before serving.  Top with eggnog and any other favorite toppings.

    Notes

    The cooking time is 12 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
    The time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure may vary but 10 minutes would be an estimated time.
    This recipe prepared in a 6-quart Instant Pot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published November 28, 2017

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. IPnewbie says

      January 02, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious – tastes just like the holidays! We didn’t have eggnog so topped it with crystallized ginger instead – perfection!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        January 03, 2021 at 10:55 am

        Sounds like a delicious substitute!

        Reply
    2. Suzanne says

      December 27, 2019 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty and healthy: a winning combination!
      Thank you for sharing the recipe. It goes so well with eggnog. It’s a keeper, especially during Xmas time!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        December 27, 2019 at 9:32 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      December 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      I’d like to make this for my parents when they visit for the holidays. My mom isn’t great about sugar. Just double checking to see if the gingerbread oats are sweet? Thanks for letting me know and thanks for the yummy looking recipe.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        December 17, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        Hi Elizabeth. As you see in the recipe there is brown sugar and molasses but really not much for the volume of water (3 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon). In my opinion, the oats have just the right amount of sweetness to blend well with the spices but not to overtake the entire dish with dense sweetness.

        The eggnog on top is sweet too. Perhaps you could make a batch and if your mother feels it’s sweeter than she’d prefer, add some milk on top to mix in which will dilute the sweetness a bit. I hope that helps!

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    4. Diane says

      December 15, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      Is this a 6 quart or 8 quart . If the recipe is for a 6 quart could you upgrade for an 8 quart. Thank you

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      • Toni Dash says

        December 15, 2018 at 10:29 pm

        Hi Diane. This recipe was developed in a 6-quart Instant Pot DUO. I think your second question was asking if it was made in a 6-quart Instant Pot, whether it can be made in an 8-quart too? I did some quick research and did not find clear guidelines about making a 6-quart recipe in an 8-quart Instant Pot.

        I did compare the required liquid and this recipe has double the minimum for an 8-quart so you are good there. Intuitively I’d think it might take a bit longer to come to pressure and might need a bit less cooking time but I’d suggest researching that further.

        If it were me, I’d make the recipe as is. If it’s not perfect it should be close and you’ll know what you need to adjust the next time (e.g a bit less cooking time, etc). Will you let me know how it goes? I’ll keep researching the conversion for a different size too.

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