When it comes to fall flavors, nothing does us so right as the Instant Pot. Known for its ability to marry delicious ingredients in a short period of time, the Instant Pot is a handy tool to use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here, we're focusing on fall breakfasts — some of which are probably better for the weekend, but some would make for perfect, quick weekday breakfast meals. The recipes highlight the glory of fall flavors but done in a really easy, accessible way using inexpensive, delicious ingredients like canned pumpkin, fresh acorn squash, and sweet potatoes. Many of these recipes work well on their own, but would also be excellent as just as jumping-off point for a little creativity. For example, the stuffed sweet potatoes are super tasty, but imagine the possibilities for what else could go in there — add chili, and instead of breakfast, we have a great Instant Pot breakfast or lunch!
The truth is, all these wonderful Instant Pot breakfasts are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many great dishes we get to really enjoy in the fall, when it's cool enough to actually want a hot breakfast again. (Can anyone even imagine really enjoying pumpkin-spice oatmeal all summer long? Ew, right? But the second fall comes around… please sign us up!) This is the time to consider autumn breakfasts beyond the Instant Pot, too, including fall pancake recipes — some of which don't take much time and can, of course, be made on a weekday, but only if we're good to leave the dishes to do later. Then there are fall-inspired muffin recipes, which taste amazing and are also simple to make for a bake sale. And for anyone looking to find more ways to get good use out of their Instant Pot, take a gander at Instant Pot recipes that make cooking crazy-easy, Instant Pot dinner recipes, and some extra delicious Instant Pot recipes. They're sure to make the whole family satisfied and happy — without taking up much time.
Instant Pot Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This Instant Pot pumpkin french toast casserole is the perfect autumn weekend breakfast — although honestly, given that the Instant Pot makes everything so fast, it could be done on weekdays, too. We're in love.
Instant Pot Acorn Squash Breakfast Bowls
For a nutritious, vitamin-packed weekend breakfast, these Instant Pot acorn squash breakfast bowls are about as good as it gets. And for anyone who loves breakfast-for-dinner night (um, all of us!) this is absolutely nutritious enough for dinner (and would work well served with a little wilted spinach with garlic).
Apple Cinnamon Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Not only is this recipe for apple cinnamon pressure cooker steel cut oats incredibly seasonal and delicious, but it's also extremely healthy. Steel cut oats are the least processed form of oatmeal — which is already healthy — but usually take a long time to cook. The pressure cooker takes, well, all the pressure off!
Instant Pot Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins
Who even know that it was possible to make muffins in an Instant Pot? Well, it can be done — and this recipe for Instant Pot apple pecan streusel muffins makes delicious, seasonal muffins. We love how easy and quick these are.
Instant Pot Hash
A potato hash is the perfect base for a simple, inexpensive weekend breakfast in the colder months. We love this super-simple, quick Instant Pot hash, which is ideal topped with an egg fried over-medium, so the yolk is bright and runny, and the whites are fried hard.
Instant Pot Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with tons of vitamins. They're also an inexpensive, delicious vessel for an easy breakfast. These Instant Pot breakfast stuffed sweet potatoes are stuffed with almond butter and blueberries are vegan, but they could also be stuffed with bananas and walnuts, or scrambled eggs and sausage.
Instant Pot Breakfast Egg Casserole
This Instant Pot breakfast egg casserole is just as tasty as the kind we make in the oven — and takes way, way less time. Mix in any number of veggies, especially stuff that wilts well, like spinach and baby kale.
Instant Pot Breakfast Burritos
These Instant Pot breakfast burritos are so easy to make because they make use of frozen hash browns. Sure, we can always make fresh, but let's be real — these are a great, filling meal that kids can assemble themselves once it's been cooked!
Instant Pot Pumpkin Coffeecake Steel-Cut Oatmeal
This Instant Pot pumpkin coffeecake steel-cut oatmeal is not only healthy because of the vitamins in pumpkin and the fiber it the oatmeal, but it's also incredibly flavorful — and there's no denying pumpkin just screams "autumn flavors."
Instant Pot Sausage Gravy
This Instant Pot sausage gravy is so delicious and incredibly easy to throw together. It makes a perfect, Southern-style, hearty breakfast ideal for a Sunday morning. DIY some biscuits or just buy the kind in the tube — they're honestly super tasty.
Instant Pot Caramel Apple Pecan Coffee Cake
This Instant Pot caramel apple pecan coffee cake is so tasty and packed with fall flavors — and what's better than an excuse to eat caramel apple and cake in the morning? This coffee cake is also ideal to have around for having friends (and their kids!) over in the afternoon.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
This Instant Pot broccoli cheddar quiche is such an incredibly hearty breakfast. And given that it's also filled with broccoli, it's really not that unhealthy, either — we're believers in satiety being an aspect of healthy eating, and this can definitely keep us going for hours.
Instant Pot Golden Milk Quinoa Porridge
Golden milk is milk infused with turmeric, which has anti-inflammatory properties and a beautiful golden color. This recipe for Instant Pot golden milk quinoa porridge creates a hearty, complete-protein breakfast that's excellent and healthy — and is also so good with some fresh blueberries.
Instant Pot Egg Stuffed Avocado
This recipe for Instant Pot egg stuffed avocado is packed with healthy fats — and is a filling, nutritious breakfast. This one involves crumbled bacon, but it would make a tasty vegetarian dish, too.
Instant Pot Cheesy Grits
These Instant Pot cheesy grits make for a filling, hearty cold-weather breakfast. While they're great on their own, they're even better with poached or fried eggs (and of course, everything's better with a side of bacon).
Giant Instant Pot Pancake
This giant Instant Pot pancake recipe takes less than five minutes to prepare, and makes these incredibly flavorful, fluffy pancakes that are totally worth the calories from the accompanying maple syrup (although they'd also be great with chopped fresh fruit and some almond butter for a healthier take).
Instant Pot Chai-Spiced Rice Pudding
This Instant Pot chai-spiced rice pudding can be served as either dessert or breakfast — which makes it an easy sell for kids. But because it's sweetened mostly with dates, it's pretty healthy, too (and so well-spiced).
Instant Pot Sweet Potato, Spinach & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This recipe for Instant Pot sweet potato, spinach, and sausage breakfast casserole is easy to throw together, but it's impressive-looking — and seasonal — enough to serve to the in-laws when they're visiting from out of town.
Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples
We would definitely serve these Instant Pot cinnamon apples as part of a healthy breakfast. With just three ingredients and 10 minutes to cook, they're a healthier accompaniment to pancakes than maple syrup. They are also delicious served with 1% cottage cheese or with some toast.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pecan Breakfast Cake With Maple Cinnamon Sauce
This recipe for Instant Pot pumpkin pecan breakfast cake with maple cinnamon sauce sounds complicated, but is incredibly simple. It's a perfect weekend breakfast (and would totally work as a dessert, too).
