Comments on: Oatmeal for One (Single Serving)

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:02:49 +0000

Came out great. I use thick cut oats, so increased pressure time to 3 minutes, I like them soft.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:21:50 +0000

Glad you enjoyed the oatmeal. I would run a water test to make sure you’re pot is sealing properly. https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-water-test/ You shouldn’t see any steam coming out around the sides of the lid while it’s coming to pressure. For the pot to boil dry with a 2 minute cook time and 1 cup of water is unusual.

By: PotHead4Life

PotHead4Life — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:03:18 +0000

My oatmeal was done fine, though I needed more water–I like a soft oatmeal. The water in the pot had boiled off. So next time I’ll try it with a lil more water for both. Pot in pot newb, less to clean up is nice.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:07:51 +0000

I made “oatmeal for one” this morning and it turned out very creamy and yummy. Best of all, easy cleanup! I did change the amounts to 1/3 cup oatmeal and 2/3 cup water as I knew it would be very filling. I will be putting this in my rotation for breakfast and the ramekins are fun (another use for them!). Thanks for another easy and yummy recipe!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:09:32 +0000

In reply to Larry Schaffer. Hi Larry - if the oats were tender, then I don't think you have a bad pot. Did you remember to use a 5 minute natural pressure release before releasing the pressure? You could increase the natural release time to 10 minutes or use a little less water for thicker oats.

By: Larry Schaffer

Larry Schaffer — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:42:57 +0000

I make oatmeal quite often in my 8 qt instant pot. Your recipe does not work for me. Perhaps I have a “bad pot”. I cook on hi-pressure for eleven minutes. Release natural. Still a bit runny but tender and flavorful.

What are you’re thoughts on my pot?

By: Trudy

Trudy — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:29:41 +0000

In reply to Judith Taylor. I wondered about making it with milk too. How did it turn out?

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:01:14 +0000

In reply to Katrina. Hi Katrina - steel cut oats need a longer cook time and more water. Increase the water to 1 1/2 cups and increase the cook time to 10 minutes with a 10 minute natural pressure release.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:06:21 +0000

How would you tweak this for steel cut oats?

By: Jill Watson

Jill Watson — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:21:13 +0000

As always the instructions are excellent, and I can see why you advise using the old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats for this instant pot method of cooking them: quick oats do cook more quickly. However, please don’t perpetuate the myth that “quick oats” aren’t as healthy as the old-fashioned cut! They have the same nutritional value as old-fashioned oats because they’re processed the same way (they’re both “rolled oats”) but are cut more finely, so that they cook faster.

For those who like their oats as “porridge,” the quick oats are great and just as nutritious. I simply cover my morning quick oats with water, add a pinch of salt, and cook in a microwave for 2 minutes. Old-fashioned oats take a wee bit longer to cook in the microwave and result in a chewier oatmeal — also delicious, but not more nutritious.

Admittedly, the term “quick oats” is easily confused with “instant oats,” which are usually precooked and often contain added sugar and flavourings. That’s where to differences in nutritional value may be found.