Pressure Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Name: Pressure Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups water; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup steel-cut oats; 1 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; Brown sugar, optional

This warm breakfast cereal made in the pressure cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning and keep a healthy diet! For extra crunch, I garnish individual servings with ground walnuts or pecans.—Debbie Kain, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Brown sugar, optional

Directions

In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first seven ingredients. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions. If desired, sprinkle with brown sugar.

Test Kitchen tips

Steel-cut oats are also known as Scotch oats or Irish oatmeal.

Sprinkle with toasted nuts and a dollop of whipped cream. Try topping with candied ginger pieces and fresh pineapple.