30+ Must-Try Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes - Over the Big Moon (2024)

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These Instant Pot Breakfast ideas are the best of the best! I’ve rounded up recipes for everyone! I’ve got oatmeal recipes, Instant Pot Egg dishes, bakes, breads, casseroles, yogurts and more!

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Who isn’t obsessed with their Instant Pot? Right out of the box, I fell in love with mine. But, it took a few months for me to try a breakfast recipe. For some reason, breakfast recipes intimidated me! I’m here to tell you that they’re just as easy as all Instant Pot recipes! So, don’t be scared!

Today I’m sharing 30Must-Try Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes that are all worth trying!This round up has so many easy recipes for the Instant Pot. If you are thinking oatmeal – there’s a cinnamon apple recipe, baked blueberry, strawberry trail mix and more. You can make the chocolate zucchini muffins, various types of yogurt, and even some delicious egg casseroles. Dig in and enjoy!

INSTANT POT OATMEAL

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Instant Pot Oatmeal Bites at A Mom’s Impression — Add whatever your family loves into this and they will be a hit!

INSTANT POT EGGS

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Instant Pot Egg Bites with Spinach and Prosciutto at Savory Tooth–High in protein and totally portable.

INSTANT POT BREAKFAST

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Instant Pot Banana French Toast at Living Locurto–The best way to make french toast!

INSTANT POT YOGURT

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Instant Pot Yogurt at Cooking with Karli–Learn how to make your own homemade and creamy yogurt!

MUST HAVE INSTANT POT ACCESSORIES

If you love cooking and baking with your Instant Pot, then make sure and check out my favorite Instant Pot Accessories!

Do you have a favorite Instant Pot breakfast recipe? I’d love for you to leave it in the comments! I LOVE trying new recipes!

Also, if you haven’t already ordered your Instant Pot, here are a few things to consider:

  • They have a few different sizes of Instant Pots. I use my 6-quart Instant Pot the most — it’s perfect for hard boiling eggs, cooking a roast to shred, sauces and more. But, I also love my 8-quart Instant Pot! I use it to do full meals that require all the ingredients — like a roast, with potatoes and Brussel Sprouts.

You may also want to check out these other Instant Pot Roundups of Must-Try Recipes:

  • 25 Instant Pot Soups – Soups are one of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot! So easy and the flavors pop!
  • 30 Instant Pot Chicken Dinners – Dinner can be so overwhelming, but with these recipes the stress will melt away!
  • 20+ Instant Pot Beef Recipes – These recipes have become some of our favorites! Who knew some of these recipes would be so easy!

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  1. Laura Reese

    This is a great selection of recipes. Yum.

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  2. Krissy Allori

    Thank you for all the great recipes in one place!

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  3. Mallory Lanz

    Breakfast prep is a pain point at our house, so I’m excited to try some of these.

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  4. Kristyn

    I am excited to make some of these for my family! We love breakfast & I need to use my instant pot more, so thank you!

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  5. Natalie

    I love instant pot recipes & love breakfast!! These all look so tasty! Can’t wait to try some for my family!

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    • Pam Dana

      There are links under each recipe pictured!

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      • Aiden

        I love the breakfast burrito it looks so good and the pancakes

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  6. URVASHI PITRE

    Thanks so much for including my Pobano Quiche! The other recipes in here look so delicious. This is a great round up!

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    • Pam Dana

      Of course! The Quiche was so delicious!

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  7. Sandi

    This is a delicious looking roundup. Sharing all around.

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    • Pam Dana

      Yay! Thanks so much!

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  8. Barbara Schieving

    So many great breakfast ideas. Thanks for including mine.

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    • Pam Dana

      Of course! Thank YOU!

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  9. Sandi

    Thank you so much for sharing my pressure cooker oatmeal recipe. Sharing all around.

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    • Pam Dana

      Of course! Thank you!

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  10. Raia Todd

    So many delicious options! Thank you for including my homemade yogurt!

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30+ Must-Try Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes - Over the Big Moon (2024)

FAQs

What did people eat for breakfast in the 30s? ›

In the 1930s, scrambled eggs or fried eggs were commonly cooked up alongside breakfast meats like bacon or ham. Coffee Time: No breakfast table in the 1930s would be complete without a steaming cup of coffee to kickstart the day!

What do you cook in instant pot first? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

Can you cook everything in an instant pot? ›

Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks. These foods are not Instant-Pot-friendly for a multitude of reasons. And while Instant Pots are a useful tool when baking cheesecake, custard, or mousse, it's definitely not the best method for other types of desserts.

What are Millennials eating for breakfast? ›

Three out of four millennials (75%) find nontraditional breakfast sandwich bases, such as muffins and waffles, appealing. That's compared to 70% of the total population. Menuing handheld alternatives with pancakes or other breakfast pastries instead of bread builds is another area in which to add novel flavors as well.

What are great depression foods? ›

13 Fascinating Foods Eaten During The Great Depression
  • Prune pudding. Ligora/Getty Images. ...
  • Potato soup. Serhii Shleihel/Getty Images. ...
  • Pasta and peas. Svetlana-cherruty/Getty Images. ...
  • Cornbread in milk. Marie C Fields/Shutterstock. ...
  • Hot dogs. ...
  • Chipped beef and cream. ...
  • Dandelion salad. ...
  • Peanut butter and pickle sandwich.
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What is a brainy breakfast? ›

Filled with nuts, berries, cinnamon and Greek yogurt, this Brainy Breakfast recipe packs a big protein punch to keep your brain performing in tip top shape! My kids, especially Gemma, are into almost any food that makes them feel smart or strong.

What is the healthiest fast food breakfast? ›

Table of Contents
  • McDonald's: Fruit and Maple Oatmeal.
  • Starbucks: Spinach, Feta, & Egg White Wrap.
  • Chick-fil-A: Egg White Grill Breakfast Sandwich.
  • Panera Bread: Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Ciabatta.
  • McDonald's: Egg McMuffin.
  • Burger King: Croissan'Wich Ham, Egg, and Cheese.
  • Taco Bell: Potato Breakfast Burrito.
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What is the most filling breakfast you can have? ›

Eating foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both can leave you feeling full for longer, making you less likely to snack on unhealthy options during the morning. High protein options include cottage cheese, yogurt, and eggs. Pair these with nutritious, high-fiber foods such as wholemeal bread, oats, and fruit.

Is cooking in Instant Pot healthier? ›

Some research even suggests that pressure cooking destroys anti-nutrients, or compounds that inhibit the body's ability to absorb and utilize nutrients. Compared to boiling, pressure cooking destroys more anti-nutrients. Many nutrition professionals promote using the Instant Pot, too.

What is the best thing about Instant Pot? ›

The most useful function of an Instant Pot is its ability to pressure cook, so you want to get a model that quickly comes to pressure. Since many pressure cooker recipes start with a searing or sautéing step, it can help to have an Instant Pot with inner pot stability, so the pot doesn't spin while you're cooking.

What does the 6 in 1 Instant Pot do? ›

6 in 1 Multi-cooker – Pressure cooker, Slow cooker, Rice cooker, Steamer, Sauté and Warmer.

What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot
  1. Creamy Sauces. If there's one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it's dairy. ...
  2. Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. ...
  3. Cookies. ...
  4. Burgers. ...
  5. Pie. ...
  6. Steak.

What is the difference between a pressure cooker and an Instant Pot? ›

The heating element in an instant pot is at the bottom of the pot, and pressure rises up from there. Food on top may take longer, whereas food at the bottom will cook more quickly. In contrast, a pressure cooker's design places the heat source at the bottom and distributes it evenly throughout.

How full is too full in an Instant Pot? ›

Also, an overly-full Instant Pot can lead to a clogged pressure release knob, because food and liquid can get sucked up inside. To stay on the safe side, don't fill your pot over that two-thirds line, and stay below half full for foods that expand while cooking, such as beans and lentils.

What was common food in the 1930s? ›

Big families could be fed with soups from leftover meats, beans, and home-grown vegetables. Homemakers made many varieties of soup from available foods. The results included split pea, chicken-rice, potato-onion, bean, hamburger, and all vegetable. Dumplings were a filling addition to complement the soup.

What did they eat for breakfast in the 1300s? ›

By the Middle ages, most breakfasts if eaten were typically little more than a bit of bread, cheese and small beer – a low-alcohol beer not dissimilar to today's pale American “Light” lagers.

What did people eat for breakfast in the 1950s? ›

Breakfast was viewed as the meal to set you up for the day so was, at the very least, porridge, followed by bacon, eggs and fried bread, then toast and home-made marmalade, and lots of milky tea. As children it was also when we had our vitamin tablets - Haliborange and Adexolin capsules.

What was a typical breakfast in 1940? ›

1940s: Mint, orange juice, and apple butter

A sample brunch menu includes: orange juice topped with mint, creamed ham and mushrooms, waffles de luxe, maple syrup, apple butter, coffee, and milk.

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