Meal Planning with your Instant Pot

Quick Instant Pot Breakfasts

Breakfast is something that so many of us skip purely because we don’t have the time of day to grab a proper meal. For that reason, we recommend making a big batch of oatmeal each Sunday in your Instant Pot. You can flavor your oatmeal with cinnamon and then add any toppings that you like before serving it each day. These servings could even be frozen in small portions, which you can then use over the next week or two when you are in a rush.

Another unusual way to use your Instant Pot is to make homemade yogurt for the week ahead. Many of the best Instant Pots have this function, and it’s a cheaper and healthier solution to store-bought yogurts. It’s one of our favorite ways to use this device, and you can add different flavors for more variety. Once your yogurt is made, top it with granola or fruit for a fulfilling breakfast each day.

Cooking Meats in the Instant Pot

One of the most popular ways to use the Instant Pot for meal planning is to create various protein sources for your meal ahead. We particularly like making pulled pork, beef, or chicken, which you can then add to sandwiches, tacos, and soups in the week. The great thing about the Instant Pot is you can customize your meals by adding your favorite seasonings and flavors. You won’t have to worry at all about your meat being undercooked, so you’ll have quick dinners and lunches ready to enjoy when you are in a rush.

Prepare Grains and Beans for Salads

The Instant Pot is an amazing tool for anyone looking to eat healthier meals this year. We love cooking batches of rice and grains in this device, which can be used as the base for your salads. The more you season these grains, the more flavor your dish will have. Consider also cooking a batch of beans to go with your rice, which is much cheaper than buying canned beans. In a short time, you’ll have a huge portion of beans, which can be used to make healthy and filling meals throughout the week. The more staple ingredients you can prepare at the start of the week, the easier it will be to create meals in a rush when you are busy after a long day at work.

These are just a few of the top ways you can use the Instant Pot to plan your meals in advance. We recommend taking the time to prepare your menu for the week each Sunday so you aren’t left without lunch or dinner one day. You’ll find that the Instant Pot and meal planning will help save so much time in the kitchen, which is something we could all do with over the upcoming months.