My lovely co-host – Donna – has abandoned me taken a short blogging break so it’s just me this month running this show. It’s spring on Vancouver Island and I am out of doors as much as possible, gardening and walking/playing with my granddog, Bowser. This means I need a quick and hearty breakfast to power me through till lunch. Steel-cut oats to the rescue!
I came across an online recipe years ago for cooking steel-cut oats in the pressure cooker. I know the recipe by heart now, so forgive me please: I’ve forgotten the source.
Here goes (serves 5):
1.25 cups steel-cut oats
3.75 cups water
Pinch of salt
Place in electric pressure cooker. Stir to mix. Close lid. Cook on high for 13 minutes. Let the pressure come down naturally. Open lid. Stir and serve.
That’s it.
JUST KIDDING. Of course I add all kinds of stuff to this recipe!
This time I added raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg. In past versions I have added embellishments such as dates, apricots, apples, nuts, tumeric (thank you Jonathan for that tip!)…you are only limited by your imagination! Ooooh – what about shredded carrots for a carrot cake oatmeal?!?!
And the next day, when you are in a hurry to get outside?
Now, doesn’t that look better than ripping open a packet of instant oatmeal? I think so. And it tastes better too. Dare I say it’s better for you?
Well, dear readers – I look forward to your comments and seeing what’s on your plate this month. Before she went on break (literally seconds before), Donna did the InLinkz thingy for me as I am so over it refuse to fight with it any longer. Fingers crossed (as usual), that it works for you.
Rock on,
The WB
Oats are a power breakfast
I think so too! Thanks, Sheree 💕
Hi Deb – this sounds sensible for a working woman’s breakfast – particularly if Bowser’s around making it doubly interesting! I’m not a breakfast lover … cheers Hilary
It is a very sensible breakfast! Thanks, Hilary 💕
Nothing boring about this post my friend. Vancouver Island must be glorious in the spring.
It’s getting there (to glorious). Thanks, Bernadette 💕
I tried to send in link but it said thelink wouldn’t be open for another 8 hours. I will try again.
Sorry, Bernadette. I can’t help you on this one. If it was up to me, I would do away with the InLinkz link party altogether.
Oh, I bought some steel cut oats a couple of weeks ago but, keep forgetting to get a batch going overnight so have been having cream of wheat instead in the morning. The quick kind you make in the microwave.
I’m going to make this recipe right now!
I usually just add raisins to my porridge but your fresh berries look delicious so, I’ll pick some up and give them a go too.
OMG! In 45 minutes it’s done! Thank you for the InstantPot recipe!! My can of steel cut oats doesn’t have a recipe for the instantpot or pressure cooker on it. This will be my method for making my porridge going forward! THANK YOU!! 😃
You are most welcome, Deborah 💕
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Mmmmm…I love Cream of Wheat for breakfast too. I add almond flavouring to mine – delicious. Thanks, Deborah 💕
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I’ve never been an oatmeal person preferring toast (the white nutritionless kind) or Farina (like a cream of wheat thing). I’m always intrigued with the additives. Those make the meal! I think of them as condiments!
Condiments is a great word for them! I love Cream of Wheat too. Thanks, Kate 💕
Good on you for picking up Donna’s torch. Oatmeal, boiled egg on toast, toast w/ cheese & tomatoe slices – these are in steady rotation for breakfast here. A friend shared this recipe with me. Nothing to do w/ bkft but it does include berries!
Saskatoon Steak Sauce
2.5 c saskatoons, fresh or frozen
1 finely chopped onion1/4 c red wine vinegar
1/4 c molasses
1/4 c BBQ sauce
2 T hot mustard
2 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 pinches truffle salt
Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer x 15 min, stirring often. Cool for 10 min. Blend mixture until smooth.
I substituted dry mustard & added 1 tsp liquid smoke to the recipe. Excellent with any protein.
Oh I am going to try this. I have a huge saskatoon berry stash and always looking for new interesting ways to have them as they are my favourite.
I love Saskatoons too! I made a Saskatoon berry trifle last year that was very well received. Thank you 💕
Love that recipe, and will have to give it a go once Saskatoons are in season. Thank you 💕
I love oatmeal and I’m shocked that you can make extra for the next day/s and it cuts in squares like that to reheat. How hard is it to clean the pressure cooker? No matter your answer you only have to do it once every five days so that’s better than cooking it fresh each day and cleaning up after.
It’s really easy to clean out the pressure cooker afterwards. The oats are quite liquid-y still when freshly cooked. Just a few swipes with soapy water and the pot is nice and clean again. I usually put a teaspoon of butter in the pot before cooking (forgot to add in recipe) to keep the oats from foaming too much. The oats only solidify like that in the fridge over night. Thanks, Jean 💕
I am a huge fan of oatmeal and usually make it in the microwave but not a package. Hm.. pressure cooker is an underutilized tool in my house so perhaps will try this. Wonder if you need steel cut or if you can use slow cook ones?
As to the link – it opens in four hours according to it. So that technie Donna nailed it. Don’t you just hate when tech stuff is hard and it’s supposed to be easy? Bernie
I think it could work for any kind of oats and you could probably shorten the cooking time for differently processed oats too. You know, I never look at the link for any of these posts anymore; I am THAT fed up with it. Donna links my post in the link party for me, apparently 😁. I guess I really should take a look at who is linking up there, in her absence. Thanks, Bernie 💕
I actually love using the Link up but have no idea of the insides of it. I have ran into some computer stuff that makes me see red though. Bernie
Oh and peanut butter on oatmeal is a new one for me…. hm
It’s delicious. You might want to try cottage cheese as well – I love adding that too, for an extra punch of protein! Really keeps you going through to lunch.
Love cottage cheese but never thought to pair them up. Bernie
I love this. I would eat oatmeal for dinner. So yummy.
Me too! I would and I have 😁. Thanks, Kari 💕
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I like oatmeal, but it definitely does not like me… But it still looks good.
I feel the same way about avocados 😣. Thanks, Kieran 💕
Well, as is becoming usual, the Likes button won’t stay on, but please consider this post Liked!
I’ve never had a pressure cooker, but really like oatmeal in different forms. (I’m still making & enjoying those muffins!) As I’m intrigued with the ability to have leftovers – plus cut cooking times – this might inspire me to look into pressure cookers. Thanks again, Deb! 💕
I love my pressure cooker for so many things! Making hard-boiled eggs, risotto, cooking a still-frozen roast in a big hurry etc., etc. Thanks, Del 💕
The eggs don’t explode?! Don’t know why, but I thought the shells might need to be pin-holed or something… 🤪
Nope, and they come out perfect and easy to peel too!
Uh-oh, even an easy peel. What a bonus! Thanks for the deets…..
Hi Deb, I have a combined slow cooker/pressure cooker but only ever use the slow cooker. I’m a great fan of oats for taste, versatility as well as a healthy breakfast and I like the idea of being able to eat them on the run. Thanks for co-hosting WOYP? solo this month and for the inspiration to use my pressure cooker.
Anytime, Sue! I love pressure-cooking. Thanks 💕
Oats really are a power brekky…and with peanut butter? That’s a game changer!
Yep! Love it. Thanks, Jo 💕
I love oats for breakfast on a chilly morning. Haven’t cooked them in a pressure cooker, but that is a great idea for the typically slow to cook steel cut version. Yum!
Pressure-cooking these types of oats works really well, I think. Thanks, Suzanne 💕
I like all things oatmeal. Your recipe is practical, just like oats themselves. Sorry Donna bailed on you, but you’ve carried on admirably.
It is a very practical recipe and that made me hesitate to post, but the feedback has been great so maybe more mundane food posts should be in the offing? 🤔 Despite me joking about being abandoned by Donna in the post, I don’t feel “bailed on” and I’m happy she’s taking a bit of a break right now. Thanks, Ally 💕
Thanks so much for sharing this! Not boring and actually interesting as I generally make plain old “Old Fashioned” oats from a container and heat in microwave; this looks better in all aspects: Flavor, ease & health! Me and my elevated cholesterol thank you.
Any time, Suz! Thanks 💕
This breakfast is so yummy 😋
I have a bag of street cut oats that I bought by mistake. You can have them.
Sure, happy to take them off your hands. Thanks, Ann 💕
I love oats for breakfast but prefer mine as overnight oats ie soaked in the fridge with milk and yogurt and various additions like fruit, nuts and seeds. The whole process is quick and easy like your method, just not hot! I always love the humour in your posts.
I enjoy overnight oats too especially when the weather is hot. Thank you very much, Janine 💕