Perfectly Cooked Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

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Simplify mornings with a quick and easy homemade maple brown sugar oatmeal. Dairy free Instant Pot oatmeal recipe using rolled oats and real maple syrup.

I remember as a kid when the boxes of instant oatmeal came out on store shelves. They were pretty much an instant hit with most every kid, especially with flavors like peaches and cream and maple brown sugar oatmeal.

Both my mom and my grandma were HUGE fans of the maple and brown sugar oatmeal. We'd make it to go with our breakfast and even for the occasional snack.

Now with the help of my Instant Pot, I like to make it homemade, giving me the option to add less sugar and maybe make it a bit more healthy than those instant packs probably are. My family prefer steel cut or old fashioned oats, so I like to use old fashioned rolled oats.

If you've never made Instant Pot oatmeal, it's really easy to make. And I've got a few tips for you below, especially to help prevent scorching and get that perfectly cooked texture to your oatmeal.

Looking for more Instant Pot breakfast recipes? Learn how to make easy peel pressure cooked hard boiled eggs, a super quick breakfast when you’re on the go.

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spoonful of maple and brown sugar oatmeal above white bowl of oatmeal with pecans and blueberries

What Kind of Oats Should I Use for Instant Pot Oatmeal?

For maple oats, I prefer to use old fashioned rolled oats.

However, you can use steel cut oats. Just keep in mind, you may need to increase the cooking time by a minute or two, since steel cut oats can take longer to cook.

The nice thing is, with the pressure cooker, things tend to cook more quickly.

The Kitchn has a great article explaining the difference between steel-cut, rolled, and instant oats.

Tips for How to Make Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

With this oatmeal recipe, you can literally throw all your ingredients into the Instant Pot, set it, and forget it. It’s so quick and easy, but here are a few tips that may help you along the way.

making maple cinnamon oatmeal with old fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, and water in Instant Pot

Tips for How to Keep Oatmeal from Scorching

While I have used milk in the past, and it does tend to leave a film or scorch (but never leaves a burnt flavor), I prefer to use water now.

With water, the oatmeal doesn't scorch. In fact, it turns out perfectly cooked, and my family and I all think it tastes just as good or even better than oatmeal cooked with milk.

maple oats in white bowl with spoon, pecans, and blueberries

If you don't want to use water, you may also be able to avoid scorching with the following methods:

  • Substitute another kind of dairy product (like almond milk).
  • If you find you just can’t make it without it scorching, reduce the cook time by a minute or two.
  • Throw everything in, adding the liquid last, and don’t stir. Just cook it.
  • Use the Instant Pot Porridge setting to cook oatmeal.

Flavor Tips for Oatmeal in the Instant Pot

How much brown sugar you should put in oatmeal depends on how sweet you want it. For this recipe, I use both maple syrup and brown sugar, so I only use 1/3 cup brown sugar.

I also like to add a little cinnamon because I love the combo of maple cinnamon oatmeal!

cooked maple and brown sugar Instant Pot oatmeal with a wooden spoon

What to Put in Oatmeal

When the oatmeal is ready to serve, have the following ingredients handy:

  • Sugar or Brown Sugar
  • Cream or Milk
  • Pecans
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Other Fruits

I’ve always added cream or milk with a little sugar to my oatmeal after it’s cooked. Makes it oh so delicious!

white bowl with maple brown sugar oatmeal, made with pressure cooker oatmeal

More Oatmeal Recipes You May Enjoy

I love baking, and I love these oatmeal cookies that remind me of my grandma. When I don’t want raisins, oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips will do.

One of my go to dinner recipes is this easy meatloaf, made with old fashioned rolled oats. It's by far one of our favorite family meals.

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Perfectly Cooked Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Simplify mornings with a quick and easy homemade maple brown sugar oatmeal. Dairy free Instant Pot oatmeal recipe using rolled oats and real maple syrup.
4.56 from 50 votes
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Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot, stirring the mixture together.
  • Place the lid on your Instant Pot.
  • Set the Instant Pot on the Porridge setting for 6 minutes, and let it cook and do a natural release.
  • When the oatmeal has finished cooking, serve it with sugar, brown sugar, milk, cream, blueberries, pecans, bananas, and other fruits. 

Notes

*We use old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. If you prefer to use steel cut oats, you may need to increase the cooking time by a minute or two.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g
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88 thoughts on “Perfectly Cooked Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal”

    • Yes, you can use milk instead, although you will need to watch and maybe even adjust the cooking time, as milk can burn more easily. That’s why I usually just use water, as it turns out just as creamy when it’s cooked in the Instant Pot anyways…

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  1. 5 stars
    This oatmeal is amazing! As a teacher I’ve been struggling to find something quick to make in the morning after the gym and before going to work, but this is a wonderful solution! I made it today to test the taste and it’s absolutely amazing – not too sweet, not too spicy, and simple.

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  2. 5 stars
    I made a batch last week and am making another this week. It’s a delicious solution to my efforts to eat a healthy breakfast. I add a little oat milk and microwave a portion and have it for breakfast every day. It’s tasty enough that I actually enjoyed it day after day – and that isn’t typically the case.
    Another commenter said they dropped the cinnamon and maple syrup, this second batch got a double dose of cinnamon! I love how easily this recipe can be tweaked to fit our personal tastes.
    Thank you for sharing such a yummy recipe!

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  3. 5 stars
    This recipe is SO good and the only oatmeal recipe I make. YUM! I do up the cinnamon and leave out the maple syrup and put maple syrup on top as a garnish. THX!

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    • Moe, you would simply place all of the ingredients into a pot on your stovetop. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer until the oats take on the consistency that you prefer. Keep it stirred to prevent it from sticking to the pan, and you will have to add water as needed.

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