Vegan instant pot Pear and Date Spiced Oatmeal is a nutritious, fulfilling, and warm recipe. This hearty breakfast is the ideal way to begin your day because it contains a lot of flavors. You can quickly prepare a tasty breakfast using the Instant Pot and a few common ingredients. This Vegan Instant Pot Pear and Date Spiced Oatmeal provides a complete package of fiber, carbohydrates, and proteins, while peers and dates are packed with minerals, antioxidants, or vitamins. This recipe is ideal for stressful mornings and is quite simple to create, even for newcomers. Let’s prepare this dish according to the cooking procedure discussed below.
EQUIPMENT:
- Instant pot
- One cooking spoon
- Small bowl (to present the oatmeal dish)
INGREDIENTS:
- Cooking spray or coconut oil
- Steel-cut oats 1 1/2 cups
- Oat milk or other nondairy milk 4 cups
- Medjool dates 4
- Diced-shape large pears 2
- 1/2 tsp of ground cardamom
- Pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp
- A hint of sea salt
- Half a teaspoon of ground ginger
- Crushed cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp
- Half a teaspoon of ground allspice
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Apply cooking spray or coconut oil gently to the Instant Pot’s inside surface to prevent sticking.
- Next, add all items such as oats, non-dairy milk, Medjool dates, vanilla extract, salt, pears, and all other spices (mentioned above).
- Now, put the lid on tightly and adjust the valve to sealing rather than venting.
- Then, choose high-pressure and adjust the cooker cooking time to twelve minutes.
- Cook it for twelve to fifteen minutes.
- After that, allow it to release natural pressure for twenty minutes.
- Then, turn the pressure release valve from sealing to venting (airflow mode) to relieve any remaining steam.
- Next, turn the pot on and stir the oatmeal with a spoon.
- Upon stirring, the liquid will mix with the oatmeal and thicken.
- The nutritious and tasty Instant Pot Pear and Date Spiced Oatmeal is ready to eat.
- Serve this dish in a small bowl and enjoy.
OATMEAL TOPPINGS AND FLAVOR COMBINATIONS:
Fall version:
- Add a little maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice.
Simple decadence:
- Mix a pinch of cinnamon, half-vegan cream, and granulated brown sugar.
Carrot cake oatmeal:
- Add the raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and finely chopped carrots with oats. Finally, drizzle with maple syrup and a dollop of nondairy cream.
Tropical version:
- For this version, use shredded coconut, thin slices of kiwi, and banana.
Fresh fruits and nuts:
- Decorate the cooked oatmeal dish with chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sliced pears, strawberries, blueberries, apples, raspberries, bananas, and blackberries.
Other toppings:
- You can also sprinkle vegan-friendly peanut butter, chopped dates, or granola.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Beverages:
- Serve this dish with a cup of herbal tea, vegan hot chocolate, or vegan turmeric latte.
Breakfast:
- Pair it with tofu scramble, vegan bacon, or whole-grain bread toast.
Sandwiches:
- Enjoy this dish with hummus, tofu Reuben sandwich, veggie wrap, or mushroom burgers.
Soups:
- Vegan chili, vegetable curry, and lentil soup work well with the dish.
Vegetables:
- Serve it with grilled veggies such as bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or eggplants.
TIPS:
Sweetness:
- Dates provide natural sweeteners. You can add agave nectar or a hint of maple syrup to make the oats sweeter.
Spices:
- Try this recipe with a variety of spices, such as cloves, cardamom, or nutmeg to develop a distinctive flavor profile.
Avoid overcooking:
- Don’t overcook, otherwise, the texture of the oatmeal will be mushy.
Fresh Items:
- Use fresh and good-quality pears.
Customization:
- You can customize this dish with different fruits, spices, nuts, or seeds.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- You can store the leftover oatmeal in an airtight box and refrigerate it for five to six days.
Freezer:
- Oatmeal can be frozen in a zip lock bag or tightly closed small containers for two to three months.
Reheating:
- Rewarm the oatmeal (chilled) on the burner or in the microwave oven with a little water or plant-based milk to make the oats softer.
FAQs:
How do I make this dish more nutritious?
- You can use different items to make this dish nutritious and fulfilling. Add crushed prunes, chai seeds, flax seeds, and pumpkin puree. Adjust the quantity of each item to your choice.
Can rolled oats also work well with this dish?
- Yes, you may use rolled oats. It will take less time to cook, usually five to six minutes. Both kinds of oats (steel-cut and rolled oats) give the same nuttier, chewier, and smooth taste.
How can the oats be made creamier?
- Add a dollop of vegan cream or coconut milk to the oatmeal for a creamier texture.,
Nutritional Facts/Serving:
Serving Size 1 small bowl (for 1 individual)
Total Quantity 6 servings
Total Calories 356 kcal
Carbohydrates 73 g
Sugar 36 g
Total Fat 5 g
Protein 10 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Iron 3 mg
Sodium 83 mg
