This vegan Instant Pot oatmeal and grain prep guide will transform your morning routine. Whether you’re fueling a busy day or planning a week of healthy breakfasts, these simple plant-based recipes deliver warmth, fiber, and flavor—all with the convenience of one-pot cooking.
Why Cook Oats & Grains in the Instant Pot?
- ✅ Completely hands-off
- ⏱️ Perfect for batch cooking
- 🧊 Great for storing and freezing
- 🧂 Consistent results without stirring
- 🍓 Customizable for sweet or savory meals
From creamy oatmeal to fluffy quinoa, the Instant Pot takes the guesswork out of grain-based breakfasts.
Basic Vegan Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe
You can use steel-cut oats or rolled oats depending on your texture preference.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oats (steel-cut or rolled)
- 2½ cups water or plant-based milk (like oat or almond milk)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or mashed banana (optional)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
- Seal lid and cook on High Pressure:
- Steel-cut oats: 4 minutes + 10 min natural release
- Rolled oats: 2 minutes + 10 min natural release
- Stir and adjust sweetness. Serve or portion for later.
Vegan Grain Prep for Breakfast Bowls
Oats aren’t the only grain that shines in the morning! Try:
Grains & Cook Times:
- Quinoa: 1 cup quinoa + 1¼ cups water, 1 min + 10 min natural release
- Millet: 1 cup millet + 1¾ cups water, 10 min + natural release
- Farro: 1 cup farro + 2½ cups water, 10 min + quick release
- Buckwheat groats: 1 cup + 1¾ cups water, 6 min + natural release
Use these cooked grains in both sweet bowls or savory pairings with veggies, tofu, or even leftovers like lentil stew.
Favorite Flavor Ideas & Add-Ins
- Apple Pie: Chopped apples, cinnamon, maple syrup
- Banana PB: Mashed banana, peanut butter, chia seeds
- Tropical: Coconut milk, pineapple, shredded coconut
- Cocoa Oats: Cacao powder, almond butter, chopped dates
Storage & Reheating Tips
- Store in single-serve containers (glass jars work great)
- Fridge: lasts 4–5 days
- Freezer: up to 3 months
- Reheat with splash of plant milk to refresh texture
FAQs
Can I mix oats and other grains?
It’s best to cook them separately as they have different times and water needs.
Can I reheat from frozen?
Yes! Microwave with a splash of milk or thaw overnight in the fridge.
Can I skip the natural release?
For best texture and to avoid foaming, the natural release is highly recommended.
Explore More Instant Pot Vegan Recipes
- Check out our Easy Vegan Instant Pot Recipes Guide
- Need something savory? Try our Curried Chickpeas and Rice
- Looking for comfort food? You’ll love this Vegan Mac and Cheese
Vegan Instant Pot Oatmeal and Grain Prep (Healthy Breakfast Basics)
This Instant Pot oatmeal and grain prep guide delivers easy, healthy, hands-off breakfast ideas. Plant-based, budget-friendly, and freezer-ready.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Vegan, Whole Food
Ingredients
1 cup oats (steel-cut or rolled)
2½ cups water or plant-based milk
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp maple syrup or mashed banana (optional)
Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir.
2. Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure:
3. – Steel-cut oats: 4 minutes + 10 minutes natural release
4. – Rolled oats: 2 minutes + 10 minutes natural release
5. Open lid and stir. Adjust sweetness to taste.
6. Portion into containers or serve warm.
7. For grain variations:
8. – Quinoa: 1 cup + 1¼ cups water, 1 min + 10 min NR
9. – Millet: 1 cup + 1¾ cups water, 10 min + NR
10. – Farro: 1 cup + 2½ cups water, 10 min + QR
11. – Buckwheat: 1 cup + 1¾ cups water, 6 min + NR
Notes
Flavor ideas: cinnamon apple, banana peanut butter, coconut pineapple, cacao almond butter.
Great for meal prep. Store in jars for grab-and-go breakfast.
Freezes well up to 3 months.
Reheat with splash of plant milk to restore texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg