Instant Pot Apple Pie Oatmeal

By Becky Hardin

Updated Aug 5, 2026

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This Instant Pot oatmeal is so easy to make; it’s perfect for my busy mornings. All I need to do is add steel-cut oats, water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and cinnamon to my Instant Pot, and it’s done in about 10 minutes. Tasting just like apple pie, this is one breakfast option I make on repeat.

Instant Pot Apple Pie Oatmeal Recipe

I am a big fan of oatmeal for breakfast, especially baked apple oatmeal, but often, I don’t have the time to prepare it before we have to leave the house in the morning. Enter this apple pie oatmeal, combining my favorite apple pie flavors in a hearty and nourishing breakfast.

All I have to do is sauté the oats in the butter, add the remaining ingredients, and let the Instant Pot do its thing. Ten minutes later, I’ve got a bowl of hearty and comforting oatmeal that tastes like a slice of apple pie.

Tips for Beginners

• Use apples that hold their shape. I find that Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Braeburn apples don’t turn to mush after the oatmeal is cooked.
• Use apple cider. Not apple cider vinegar. Apple cider will add more apple flavor and a hint of sweetness.
• Non-gluten-free oats work too. I used gluten-free oats, but you can use oats that are not certified gluten-free.

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Instant Pot Apple Pie Oatmeal

Difficulty: Easy

4.75 from 4 votes

Prep: 2 minutes mins

Cook: 8 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Instant Pot Apple Pie Oatmeal is made in under 10 minutes, making mornings easy and delicious.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 tbsp salted butter 14g (⅛ stick)
• ▢ 1 cup gluten-free steel cut oats 176g, NOT quick-cooking
• ▢ 2 cups water 454g
• ▢ ½ cup apple cider 114g (NOT apple cider vinegar!), water also works
• ▢ 2 tbsp brown sugar 27g
• ▢ 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3g
• ▢ 1 large apple peeled, cored, and diced

Optional Garnishes

• ▢ fresh whipped cream
• ▢ diced apple
• ▢ walnuts

Instructions 

• Set your pressure cooker to "saute" and add in butter. Allow the butter to melt, spreading it across the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  1 tbsp salted butter
• Add in the oats and stir to coat in the butter. Stir continuously for approximately 2 minutes or until the oats are starting to toast.
  1 cup gluten-free steel cut oats
• Pour in the water, cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple. Stir to combine.
  2 cups water, ½ cup apple cider, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 large apple
• Switch instant pot to “pressure cook” and set for 8 minutes.
• When it’s done cooking, allow to sit closed for 5 minutes, naturally releasing some of the steam. Then press the release and allow the remaining steam to leave the pot.
• Open the pot (be careful!) and stir to freshen up the oatmeal. Doesn’t it smell amazing?!
• Serve hot topped with fresh whipped cream, more diced apple, and walnuts if desired.
  fresh whipped cream, walnuts, diced apple

Equipment

• Kitchen Scale (optional)
• Instant Pot

Becky’s Tips

• I like using Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn apples as they stay firm once cooked.
• Make sure you add apple cider, not apple cider vinegar.
• Regular steel-cut oats work too, if you don’t need gluten-free.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze

Spoon leftovers into the wells of a muffin tin and freeze until solid, about 2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziploc bag and store for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge.

Reheat

Reheat over the stove or if you have frozen them in a muffin tin, microwave until heated through.

Serving Suggestions

To fancy up a bowl of this Instant Pot apple pie oatmeal, I’ll often add a dollop of whipped cream, along with the diced apple and walnuts. I find it also tastes great with a couple of tablespoons of blueberry compote or a drizzle of caramel sauce. This apple pie oatmeal recipe makes enough to feed my family of 4 a nourishing breakfast.

More Oatmeal Recipes To Try

• This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal comes together in minutes and bakes up beautifully in about 40-45 minutes.
• For this Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal, I combine hearty oats and pumpkin pie flavors for a fall-inspired breakfast.
• Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake is a lightly spiced cake topped with a coconut and pecan frosting.

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