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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe

    LAST UPDATED: July 25, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 22, 2018 By Toni Dash 25 Comments

    Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe

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    Blue bowls of Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe with pineapple chunks, grated coconut and cherries

    Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe is a fun tropical start to the day! Ready in about 30 minutes with only 5 minutes active time from you!

    Blue bowls of Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe with pineapple chunks, grated coconut and cherries

    Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring and oatmeal isn’t just for winter. Once I discovered the ease of making steel cut oats in my Instant Pot, a whole new breakfast option developed. It’s perfect for busy mornings or frankly when you’d rather be sipping your coffee than slaving over the stove!

    Around the holidays I made an Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Gingerbread Spices recipe that was out of this world. It was so comforting and homey. It begged for a warmer weather equivalent and this Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe was born.

    Tropical flavors speak to summer’s warmer temperatures and vacationing! I loved the idea of blending the two with the flavors of a favorite cocktail, the Pina Colada.

    What Flavors are in a Pina Colada?

    Pina Colada’s are a rum cocktail with coconut cream and pineapple juice. It’s a perfect cocktail to translate into this steel cut oats recipe because rum extract can be swapped for the actual rum to achieve the same flavor without drinking first thing in the morning (if you are a diehard traditionalist you can add real rum if you wish!)

    Ingredients for Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe

    The Difference Between Oatmeal and Steel Cut Oats?

    Rolled oats (which are used for making ‘oatmeal’) and steel cut oats are both forms of oats but what differentiates them is how they are processed. The ‘groat’ which is the core of the oat grain with the hull removed is steamed and rolled (pressed) to create the flat rolled oat you are familiar with for oatmeal. Processing this way allows for faster cooking.

    Steel cut oats are the original groat cut into a few pieces so are far less processed. The result of this is a more substantial bite like brown rice and more nutrition.

    If you aren’t an oatmeal lover, you really need to give this steel cut oats recipe a try. The two forms of oats could not be more different. Though I personally find oatmeal a comforting memory of childhood, soft and warm, steel cut oats have a chewy bite I love.

    turquoise bowls of freshly made Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe

    Gluten-Free vs Regular Steel Cut Oats: What’s the Difference?

    Gluten-free and regular (not gluten-free) steel cut oats are the same thing. The differentiating factor is how they are grown. Oats are naturally gluten-free but the conditions they are grown in predisposes them to gluten cross-contamination making them unsafe for those with Celiac Disease.

    There are multiple brands offering certified gluten-free steel cut oats both in stores and online. I find Amazon a great source for gluten-free products when I can’t find them locally.

    This recipe can be made with either gluten-free or regular steel cut oats.

    Bowls of Instnat Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut oats with paper cocktial umbrellas, grated coconut and pineapple chunks

    How to Make Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats Recipe – Step by Step:

    This recipe will require about 5 minutes active prep time from you (TIP: buy pre-cut pineapple for the topping and that time goes down further)!

    • Coconut milk, pineapple juice, extracts and kosher salt are added to the Instant Pot
    • Steel cut oats (gluten-free or regular) are stirred in
    • The Instant Pot is sealed and set to Porridge setting, high pressure for 12 minutes
    • Natural Release for 10 minutes, lid removed, oats stirred and allowed to warm for 2 additional minutes
    • Top with chopped pineapple, grated coconut, maraschino cherries and serve!

     NOTE: when the Instant Pot is first open after cooking there will be a layer of liquid on the top of the steel cut oats recipe. After a stir and sitting for two additional minutes, the steel cut oats are creamy (see photos below)!

    view into Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats before stirring

    A scoop of freshly made Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats

    I Don’t Have an Instant Pot! Can I Make these Conventionally?

    Yes! I love to substitute juices or milk for the water in an oatmeal recipe. Follow the recipe on the package of steel cut oats but replace the water with an even mix of coconut milk and pineapple juice. Stir the rum extract in at the end.

    two servings of steaming hot Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats with tropical toppings

    I used a 6-quart Instant Pot multi-cookerfor this recipe.

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    Blue bowls of Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe with pineapple chunks, grated coconut and cherries

    Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats

    Enjoy a tropical start to the day with this easy Instant Pot Pina Colada Steel Cut Oats recipe. Flavors of coconut, pineapple and rum (extract) recreate a favorite cocktail in the form of breakfast!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 320kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 6-quart Instant Pot multi cooker
    • 1 1/2 cups Pineapple Juice
    • 1 1/2 cups Coconut Milk (from carton) I used Silk 'original' flavor
    • 2 teaspoons Rum Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 1 cup Steel Cut Oats gluten-free or regular

    Suggested Toppings (to be split between 4 servings):

    • 1/2 cup chopped Pineapple
    • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Grated Coconut
    • 4 Maraschino Cherries
    • cocktail umbrellas

    Instructions

    • Add the pineapple juice, coconut milk, extracts and salt to the Instant Pot insert; stir. Pour in the steel cut oats; stir.
    • 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; see photo above) and allow to sit on the Warm seting for 1-2 minutes to thicken before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 18.7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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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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    Comments

    1. Kiwi says

      May 23, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      Wow a pina colada you dont drink? This is a different spin on a classic cocktail cool revamp!

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    2. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

      May 23, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe and it helps too that you have great photos! Yumm!

      Reply
    3. Shannon Gurnee says

      May 23, 2018 at 9:39 am

      I would love to get an Instant Pot someday. This looks and sounds like a delicious recipe!

      Reply
    4. Krystel | Planning The Magic says

      May 23, 2018 at 5:07 am

      I”m pinning this because I would love to try to make this. I don’t have an instant pot so I am happy you gave an alternative

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    5. Jennifer says

      May 23, 2018 at 4:46 am

      5 stars
      I think I’m still in the Stone Age because I still don’t have an Instant Pot! This recipe makes me want to get one though. That oatmeal looks delicious!

      Reply
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