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This Ninja Foodi Oatmeal is the perfect base recipe that you can top with your favorite toppings! This will be made using the pressure cooker function.
My favorite thing to eat for breakfast is oatmeal, so it’s only fitting that I make Ninja Foodi Oatmeal. This has become a go-to breakfast recipe.
In the fall, I love to make this Ninja Foodi Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal, it’s a great one to save and use this fall!
This recipe features both steel-cut oats or rolled oats, you can do it either way.
Try it with Steel Cut Oats with this easy recipe.
Should you use steel-cut oats or rolled oats for Ninja Foodi Oatmeal?
Both steel-cut oats and rolled oats (old fashioned oats) are equally delicious. What’s the difference though? If you want more mushy oatmeal that is already flat and soft, then go with rolled oats.
If you prefer a more crisp texture, the steel-cut oats are the way to go. These also have a nutty flavor.
The big difference though with both is in how you cook them when making Ninja Foodi Oatmeal. If you go with steel-cut, the cooking time will be 6 minutes, whereas it’s 3 minutes with rolled oats.
Can you make Gluten-Free Ninja Foodi Oatmeal?
This is easy to make gluten-free with a swap of oats. If you plan to make this gluten-free use gluten-free rolled oats or gluten-free steel-cut oats.
It’s a simple swap of oats and you will be able to easily make this gluten-free.
Can you make this in the Instant Pot?
This oatmeal is made using the pressure cooker function, which means it can be made with the same method in either the Ninja Foodi or the Instant Pot.
What toppings should you use for Ninja Foodi Oatmeal?
Our personal favorite is fresh cut strawberries and chocolate chips; however, you can use a variety of different toppings and fresh fruit. I would typically go with what is in season.
- Fruit (Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, Peaches, Apples, Etc.)
- Chocolate Chips
- Nuts
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Sliced Coconut
- Maple Syrup
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
Can you double the recipe for Ninja Foodi Oatmeal?
This recipe can absolutely be doubled if you are in need of more. This recipe will feed 4, but you can double it to feed 8.
The cook time will stay the exact same even with double the recipe.
The leftovers can be stored in the fridge for about 3-5 days, just warm them up to serve.
Now, let’s have a bowl of Ninja Foodi Oatmeal this morning!
Check out this Ninja Foodi Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal too!
Created by: Kristy Still
Ninja Foodi Oatmeal (Pressure Cooker Recipe)
Course Ninja Foodi Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Make a fabulous bowl of Ninja Foodi Oatmeal with a variety of toppings!
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 29 minutes mins
Ingredients
Rolled Oats (Choose this or Steel-Cut Oats)
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats or Old Fashioned Oats Gluten-Free or Regular
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
Steel-Cut Oats (Choose this or Rolled Oats)
- 1 Cup Steel-Cut Oats or Gluten-Free Steel-Cut Oats
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups Water
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
Toppings (Optional)
- Fruit Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Etc
- Chocolate Chips
- Nuts
- Dried Cranberries
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Maple Syrup
- Brown Sugar
Instructions
Depending on which one you choose to make either Rolled Oats or Steel Cut Oats, add all ingredients to the pot of the Ninja Foodi.
See the note if you prefer to do the pot in pot method, works best for the rolled oats.
These need to be added in order, be sure the oats are fully submerged under the liquid.
Secure the pressure cooker lid to the Ninja Foodi, set the nozzle to "seal".
If you are using rolled oats, set to "pressure cooker" for 3 minutes on high. If you are using steel-cut oats, set to "pressure cooker" for 6 minutes on high.
Once the cooking time ends – if you have used rolled oats, let it naturally release (do nothing) for 5 minutes, then quick release of the rest of the pressure and then open the lid and serve.
If you used steel cut oats – let it naturally release the steam (do nothing) for 10-15 minutes.
Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
This may stick some to the bottom of the foodi pot, be sure to use a wooden or silicone spatula to release, you can also use coconut spray to spray the pot before cooking if you prefer.
Pot in Pot Method:
If you want to do pot-in-pot, which means you use an additional pan for the oatmeal, this works well for the rolled oats. If you do this, you will put 1/2 cup of water inside the pot of the Ninja Foodi, place the wire trivet inside the pot in the low position. In a foodi safe pan or ceramic dish, add the rolled oats ingredients in order into the dish. Place it on the trivet and cook per the instructions. This is the pan I used, click here.
Additional Notes:
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.
This recipe can be doubled and cook time will be the same.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
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