Instant Pot Oatmeal in a Jar is a healthy breakfast meal prep recipe that’s also portable! This 10 minute electric pressure oatmeal recipe is filled with superfoods such as gluten free rolled oats, apples, walnuts, flaxseed, goji berries, and more. A wholesome breakfast made easy in a multi-cooker with slow cooker and stove top options. Vegan friendly.
Hey hey! How about a quick breakfast meal prep recipe today? I’ve partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this Superfood Instant Pot Oatmeal in a Jar! We are thankful for their wonderful Gluten free products and allowing me to continue to share and create gluten free recipes.
Oatmeal in jars. I’m sure you’re thinking… “Lindsay, get with it. That was soooo last year.” In which I would then reply, “But NO, wait, this INSTANT POT SUPERFOOD OATMEAL in Jars (to-go) is so this year, since I’m combining meal prep and the Instant Pot madness together. Am I kind of a genius, or what?” I’m kidding. Kinda. Actually, this is one of those meal prep recipes that came from a lesson learned. If you’re used to skipping to the recipe, I totally get it, but can I pressure you to keep reading about my pressure cooker oatmeal? That pun alone should be worth it. You’re welcome!
Okay okay, puns aside, Instant Pot oatmeal in mason jars will truly change your life, especially if you’re an early morning workout person. Or in my case, the sherpa wife to an early morning runner. Just to preface, you don’t have to serve the oatmeal in jars. You can totally spoon it up in breakfast bowls for many or place it in a glass container for storage. Also, slow cooker version and stove top versions are in the recipe.
Phew! Now, moving on….
Allow me to refresh your memory. You see, my husband and I moved to Utah a year ago. He retired from professional triathlon racing (after 10+ years) and started a 9-to-5 desk job. Hello real world! This was a whole new world to him, and a whole new world to me. I had to really start meal prepping his lunches and breakfasts to-go. Yep, I was forced in to becoming organized. Haha!
Fast forward to present day. We still have one car to share. And the kiwi (aka my husband) has been running to work. It’s perfect. He gets in his miles early and I don’t have to brave the cold and drive him. Well ain’t that a nice set up, right? Keep reading, my whole point of this oatmeal recipe is coming. Promise!
Here’s what we quickly realized. As soon as the kiwi got to work (post run), he was not properly refueling. I learned this after asking him why he was so tired or not recovering from his runs well. Then he mentioned, “Oh I just grab a banana or make a bulletproof coffee.” Only a banana? After that 9 mile trek? Why oh why was he not eating? Four words. .. LACK OF FOOD CHOICES.
No, that’s not gonna work! SHERPA WIFE SYNDROME IN FULL FORCE! Let’s get that breakfast prep up to par and then stock the office fridge for post run refuel. Mmm k?
Hence the instant pot oatmeal ya’ll. I made a huge batch full of superfood fruit and vegetables, gluten free rolled oats, and healthy fats. Stuffed in mason jars and we took it down to place in the office fridge. Now he was set for the week. I felt better, as a human, that I could at least provide food for the man. Haha!
HOW TO MAKE SUPERFOOD INSTANT POT OATMEAL (1 Minute Video)
So you see, one batch, 6 jars, and breakfast prep is made! This superfood oatmeal can be made in the Instant Pot, multi-cooker, slow cooker oatmeal, whatever you have will work. Then place in bowls and reheat, with a splash a milk and extra berries if desired. Edible flowers not included, but they do make it pretty. 😉
Or option two, pour 2 – 3 tbsp milk top of the oatmeal jars, seal it up, and enjoy them as overnight oats from the jar the next day.
I’d like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Bob’s Red Mill for making this dish extra nourishing and naturally gluten free. And for kindly allowing me to share my favorite gluten free Bob’s Red Mill products with my readers. I use their products daily and have yet to be disappointed. Because of them, I was able to make a huge batch of this meal prep breakfast and better my wife skills. WINNING!
Shall I get into a little nerdy nutrition? Oh yes, I should. Just real quick.
The superfood ingredients in this oatmeal was inspired by my love of MORNING GLORY muffins.
- Apples –Apple contain quercetin. Quercetin is one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet. It helps fight free radicals caused by stress and inflammation.
- Cinnamon – An Anti-inflammatory Spice and aids in digestion.
- Walnuts and Bob’s Red Mill Flaxseed or Chia Seed – Nuts and seeds that contain Omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation. Especially inflammation caused by consuming processed foods with Omega-6 fatty acids (the unhealthy omega).
- Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free thick Rolled oats – Contains soluble fiber which help keep you fuller longer, not to mention replenish your glycogen storage in muscles. Crucial for recovery post workout. Superfood Oatmeal for super humans.
- Almond milk or coconut milk – If you use real coconut milk/cream, you’ll get a boost of MCT which is great for energy. Both of these milks contain a good source of vitamin E.
- Shaved carrots –Great source of vitamin A, plus they help balance out the sweetness of the other fruit. Just like in a morning glory muffin.
- Raisins or Goji berries – Both of these dried fruits contain a variety of phytonutrients, vitamins and trace minerals! Plus a boost in potassium.
- Just a wee bit of sweetener – maple syrup, maple sugar, or coconut sugar. All work, all unrefined and contain minerals.
- Optional Protein Boosters – Bob’s Red Mill Vegan Pea Protein
All these lovely super foods combined make one of the most amazing recovery meals and a wholesome breakfast to go.
So you see, this superfood instant pot oatmeal was totally made for a superhuman, my husband. Corny Cotter moment.
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Superfood Instant Pot Oatmeal Jars (Stove top and Slow cooker options)
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Prep Time: 5 min -
Cook Time: 10 min
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Total Time: 15 min
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Yield: 5 -
Category: Breakfast -
Cuisine: American
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Superfood Instant Pot Oatmeal in Jars (Stove top and Slow cooker options). A healthy gluten free breakfast and meal prep recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup gluten free rolled oats (Bob’s Redmill)
- 2 .5 – 3 cups almond milk or coconut milk (drinking milk) — See notes to avoid dryness.
- 1/3 cup regular or non dairy cream (see notes for substitutes)
- 1/2 – 2/3 cup chopped apple
- 1 large carrot, shredded into shavings or julienne sliced
- 1/3 cup raisins or goji berries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup flaxseed or chia seed
- 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup for extra sweetness
TOPPINGS and MIX-INS:
- Optional add-in: 1 serving (scoop) Protein powder desired (I used pea protein from Bob’s Redmill)
- Fresh Blueberries to top once cooked
- Extra milk/sweetener to top if desired
Instructions
INSTANT POT VERSION:
- Note: If you find your instant pot burns oats easily, then add in 3 cups of the milk first. Then your oats and prepped ingredients (minus toppings) in the Instant Pot. Barely mix together.
- Place Instant pot on pressure cook for 10 minutes, then natural release. If you are using quick oats, only cook 7 minutes or so.
- Once cooked, add in optional protein, if desired.
- Spoon into 6-7 small 1 cup mason jars or 5 medium bowls.Top with blueberries. Optional honey and pinch of cinnamon/splash of milk.
STOVE TOP OPTION:
- Place milk in large sauce pan. Bring to a soft boil.
- Place all ingredients (minus toppings and sweetener) in the pot.
- Reduce to low and cover for 20 -25 minutes or until oats have absorbed milk and are thoroughly cooked. Mix in sweetener and protein if desired.
- Spoon into jars or bowls and then add toppings.
SLOW COOKER OPTION:
- Follow similar instructions to that of my slow cooker savory oatmeal.
- Place all ingredients (minus protein and toppings) in slow cooker or instant pot slow cooker option.
- Mix all together and set on high 3 hrs or low for 5. Could be more or less depending on your slow cooker.
- Stir the oats in the slow cooker half way through the cooking time. The flax seed will help bind everything together and thicken it up like steel cut oats.
- Add a 1/4 c more milk if you want to thin out the oats (to create more of a porridge) the last hour of cooking. Mix in protein last if using it.
- Spoon superfood oatmeal into jars or bowls. Add your toppings of choice (listed above).
- You can set this overnight if you have an automatic slow cooker that shifts to warm after 5 hrs.
Notes
INSTANT POT NOTES – Updated (thanks to a reader Wihelmina).
Almond or coconut creamer work well, but you can also use canned coconut milk or cream. The taste and texture will vary. Regular cream might burn more easily, so add a 2-3 tbsp of water to even it out.
Keywords: instant pot, oatmeal, superfoods, gluten free
Now grab a spoon and jar or bowl and let’s dig in.
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Seriously, this sounds amazing and packed full of so much goodness!
We share a car too but neither of us is running to work in the cold! Your husband absolutely needs this to re-energize him. So do my boys, such a great idea!
Nine miles?? Holy crap! (I’d need to retire! Lol!) He definitely needs more than a banana and a coffee! This oatmeal will totally do the trick! Looks amazing!
I adore morning glory muffins too! All the flavors of my favorite breakfast treat in oatmeal form seems too good to be true, and yet here it is!
These look absolutely amazing and nutrient dense! I don’t have an Instant Pot, giving one away next weekend if only I could win one myself, but love that you added a stove top method so I can still make this super delicious looking recipe!
Love this breakfast meal prep! Looks so healthy and delicious! Can’t wait to try the pea protein powder!
You will love it Jess!
Now this is a reason for me to consider getting an instant pot! It looks delicious.
Oh you so should! Though this also works well in slow cooker.
Loving this breakfast Idea! I make overnight oats for my hubby every night and this might be a good way to switch things up a bit!
This is such an amazing recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
Let me know if you do Gina!
I’m totally inspired to try this and meal plan it for breakfasts!
Yay! So glad Jen
Oatmeal in jars will never be last year. NEVER. I’m slowly coming around this whole instant pot thing…this just looks and sounds to amazing not to try!
OMG you must try it Deryn. You will love!
Nine miles??? Isn’t it cold there? He definitely needs this when he gets to work!
yep, it was 12F one morning. ACK!
Who knew oatmeal could be so pretty?! Can’t wait to try this as a great breakfast before school for my menagerie!
yea! keep me posted Melanie!
This might be a silly question, but can this be made with something other than oats? I don’t eat grains, but this looks so yummy! I can eat quinoa if you think that would work. Or maybe chia seeds?
Not silly at all! You can easily do it. In slow cooker or instant pot? Try it with quinoa, like this. https://www.cottercrunch.com/coconut-cream-pumpkin-quinoa-porridge-vegan/
Thank you!! I have an instant pot, but I’ll do it on the slow cooker setting with the instructions from your other recipe. I’m finally making it this weekend so I’ll let you know how it turns out!!
I’m not the biggest fan of oatmeal to be honest, but this just looks amazing! I will definitely try and and probably forever change my mind about oatmeal 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
This is like a super superfood recipe! I mean, it’s loaded with the super stuff! 🙂 Love!
You are SUPER right 😉
THIS IS SO EPIC!
This looks delish! It looks like the perfect breakfast 🙂
You make oatmeal look sexy! Love the carrot ribbons in there. So smart!
This is one powerful breakfast!
I love oatmeal and am always looking for new ways to make it. LOVE this superfood version.
Let me know if you try it Julia!
Ahhh man, this looks so good! I love oatmeal in the wintertime.
me too!
I have so many questions… does he not get sweaty? Does he just keep a week of clothes at the office? NINE miles in that cold?! Kiwi is either a super hear or batshit crazy. LOL!
haha yes, we take clothes to work monday. He is crazy. And he doesn’t sweat because it’s all down hill and cold. I pick him up at 5pm.
Your photo of this recipe first caught my attention on Instagram, so super pretty. I love all the good things going on in this!
Oh thanks friend! I think you’d love this too!
YES! A great breakfast!
These look absolutely heavenly!!
Meal prep just got SO much easier…and yummier, of course!
This oat combo is UNREAL!
omg, so pretty and so dang healthy! I adore Bob and all his amazing grains, this is a must make!
Bob is the best! agreed!
I love the individual servings! I want this for breakfast tomorrow!!
Variety in breakfast options are always SUPER important! I love that you’ve provided this amazing superfood instant pot oatmeal that has TONS of amazing ingredients. I’m thinking about making a similar recipe!
Oh keep me posted Cassie! I bet yours is fab
You know how to make oatmeal look gorgeous! This is yet another reason to pull out my Instant Pot.
This looks so good! But can I use steel cut instead of rolled oats?
I think so! You might need a little more milk and pressure cook it for 2-3 minutes longer. Keep me posted!
This looks so perfect! I can’t have coconut so what would be a good alternative? Especially for the coconut cream since I don’t want to skip that creamy add-in. Thank you!
Can you have regular cream/dairy? That works too! It’s delish!
This looks amazing! A few questions if you don’t mind. Would I be able to leave the cream out? Will it make it too think? And may I use regular milk to get more protein?
for sure! I need to make note of that. You can use regular cream or even yogurt in place of the coconut cream. Or just use more milk. Should work! Keep me posted.
I make these weekly and love them! Portion control has helped me stay on track with my return to healthy living post baby. Thanks for the great recipe. PS – to avoid the oatmeal sticking to the bottom of my instant pot I put three cups of coconut milk in first and then the oatmeal mixture on top – just basely mixing it! Also – I had quick oats so adjusted the cooking time to 7mins!
Oh wonderful! So glad to they help and thanks for the cooking tip!
I found that this was not enough liquid for my instant pot.
Did you use 3 cups? Quick oats or regular oats? I’ll make notes in the recipe. I Would add in three cups of coconut milk in first and then the oatmeal mixture on top, then barely mix. This was noted from a reader above. Adjust to 7 minutes for quick oats.
Love this recipe! Any idea on how to prevent the Instant Pot from stating “burn” and the oatmeal burning on the bottom? I must have done something wrong…
Looks yummy, but “better my wife skills.” Really? How about better your cooking skills. Hope to try this soon.
This recipe does not work. I followed the “burn” instructions to prevent problems and still the Instant Pot refused to cook, giving me a “burn” message. I then added more milk and 3 cups of water to the same result. Consider other recipes.
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Hi there! So sorry to hear this. We’ve made it several times without burning. What type of milk did you use?
Is there nutrition info on this somewhere? We are keto and would love to try this!! Sounds amazing
Sorry about that. Just updated it! Hope it helps!
Now THIS is my kind of breakfast! These oats and all the add ins are fabulous!
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This sounds great! I love those oats and always keep some on hand! I am going to prep some for breakfasts for the rest of the week.
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Lindsay, your recipes are always spot-on! The gorgeous photography is such a treat. Can’t wait to try this one!
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This is perfect – I needed a new way to mix up how I prep my oatmeal, especially coming into fall soon and hopefully some cooler weather!
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Never would have thought to use the instant pot – so hearty and perfect for breakfast!
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