There isn’t anything better (to me) than freshly baked oatmeal–especially when it’s apple cinnamon flavored. And being able to cook it in the Instant Pot makes my morning so much better.
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups
I love the smell of apple cinnamon oatmeal, and love the ease of baked oatmeal–you can eat it now or make a bigger batch and save it for later, and it still tastes the same. This 21 Day Fix apple cinnamon oatmeal makes the perfect grab and go breakfast.
What is baked oatmeal?
Traditionally baked oatmeal is made in the oven…well the Instant Pot is so versatile that it can do almost anything in the kitchen, including baking! Baked oatmeal involves mixing up your oatmeal recipe and then baking it…It’s simple enough but can be time consuming. The easiest way to cut down on that cooking time is with the Instant Pot!
Is oatmeal healthy?
Oatmeal is a heart healthy way to start your day. This particular healthy baked oatmeal recipe is 21 Day Fix friendly as well as Weight Watchers friendly. There are so many great benefits to starting your day with a healthy breakfast, with this easy recipe you’ll love that there’s no extra work involved.
Is this a baked oatmeal recipe?
Yes! I’ll show you how to make this Instant Pot baked apple cinnamon oatmeal in individual cups. It’s a great way to have breakfast ready to go and already portioned out in serving size cups!
How to Make Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups:
1) Combine all the ingredients in a coffee mug. Mix well so that all of the oatmeal is wet.
2) Add 2 cups water in the Instant Pot insert and place the trivet on the bottom. Place the coffee mug in the Instant Pot and lock the lid into place, closing the pressure valve. My Instant Pot was able to hold 4 coffee mugs.
3) Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 10 minutes. When the done, turn the Instant Pot off and let the pressure release naturally. Remove the mug from the Instant Pot. Be careful, they will be hot. If yours are not getting down in that time, see this chart for adjustments.
*Cooking time is the same for 1 mug or 4*
4) Serve while warm, or take with you on your way out of the house.
Tip: If you want to be able to pop it out of the mug spray the mug with coconut oil before adding the ingredients.
Note: You can also mix the ingredients in a large bowl and pour into the mugs, canning jars, or ramekins. 21 Day Fix container count per mug: 2Y, 1tsp, .5R, and .25P.
How many Weight Watchers points is this oatmeal?
Weight Watchers | 1 Mug | 3 Freestyle Smart Points
Printable Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups:
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups
Ingredients
For 1 Mug
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/3 cup almond milk or coconut
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup diced apples
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a coffee mug. Mix well so that all the oatmeal is wet.
- Add 2 cups water in the Instant Pot insert and place the trivet on the bottom. Place the coffee mug in the Instant Pot and lock the lid into place closing the pressure valve. My Instant Pot was able to hold 4 coffee mugs.
- Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 10 minutes. When the done, turn the Instant Pot off and let the pressure release naturally. Remove the mug from the Instant Pot. Be careful, they will be hot.
- Serve while warm, or take with you on your way out of the house.
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Notes
Nutrition
Kristin says
Love this! I have been eating it for breakfast since I found the recipe. I will admit I’m not a 21 day fix gal, so I add some sweetness. I add 1 T of brown sugar and a small amount of Stevia sweetener. It’s perfect for my sweet tooth this way. It’s very filling with the egg as protein. Thanks for the recipe. 😁
Becca says
This is seriously one of my favorite recipes! I’m not a huge oatmeal fan, but baked oatmeal is different! 21 Day Fix or not, it’s still a healthy recipe that you can enjoy–thank you for letting me know you like it!
Michele says
What if I dont have an instant pot ?
Becca says
You can bake these at 350. I’d check after 20 minutes and every 5 minutes after.
Gina says
How are these only 50 calories especially when there’s an egg in it? An egg alone is about 70 calories.
Becca says
Hi Gina! Yes, these aren’t always 100% accurate, which is why I have a note about calculating them yourself if it’s important to you. I’ve recalculated this manually and the nutrition information is correct now :) Thanks for letting me know!
Melissa Miller says
Would their be a time change if you used steel cut oats. I am not a fan of old fashioned and just giving steel cut a try, as so many say they prefer.
Becca says
I don’t care for oatmeal, but this baked oatmeal has a different texture completely. You might be more interested in this recipe, and changing out the blueberries? https://mycrazygoodlife.com/blueberry-lemon-zest-steel-cut-oatmeal/
Melissa Miller says
I am looking forward to trying this but cooking in a coffee cup makes me nervous that it would crack or break under this extreme heat. Has anyone had problems with that happening?
I considered my glass Anchor Hocking small bowls but it does not say anything about up to what heat. It only says no stove top, microwave safe.
I considered ramekins that are oven safe, but only hold 9 oz.
Advise on type of coffee cup or other containers others are using please.
Melissa Miller says
Along with my question of container material and size for cooking the Apple Oatmeal breakfast, on your site you recommend a 4 oz ramekin. A serving of oatmeal is 1 c. add the apple and egg, it would be a little larger than a cup cooked. This seems like a cooking container that is too small for a serving. Am I missing something?
Becca says
Hi there! I don’t recommend a 4oz ramekin, just a ramekin. The general rule with the IP is that if it’s oven safe, it’s safe for the IP :)
Eva says
Can I use cow’s milk? Is almond or coconut a better alternative?
Becca says
Dairy shouldn’t go in the Instant Pot, that’s why I use the non-dairy milks!
Missy says
It tastes good but it’s a little dry. Can I add something to it after it’s made so it’s not so dry?
Becca says
Add some milk before reheating it!
Amber says
What if you leave out the egg for a vegan option? How important is it?
Becca says
Could you use aquafaba instead? It’s fairly important because it helps the oatmeal stick together a bit!