15-30 min6 servingsadditional cinnamon for garnish

Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal

By Chop Secrets

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6 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal
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Recipe Details

Course: Breakfast, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 0 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 1/4 cups Water
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 + 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • Additional cinnamon for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  2. When butter melts, add the oats and saute, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until slightly toasted and fragrant.
  3. Add the water and salt and stir to combine, ensuring all oats are submerged.
  4. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  5. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 12 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk. Load the cream cheese mixture in a piping bag (or use a plastic bag and snip off the corner).
  8. When the cooking time is up, quick-release the pressure.
  9. Add raisins and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Stir the oatmeal to incorporate remaining liquid and achieve desired consistency
  10. Divide the oatmeal into individual bowls. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over each serving and top with a spiral of cream cheese icing. Serve hot, garnished with additional cinnamon (optional)

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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