Instant Pot pancake bites are the perfect pressure cooker breakfast. Use protein packed pancake mix, traditional or make gluten free pancakes in minutes!
These Instant Pot pancake bites are so fun! We made protein pancakes with blueberries as you can see here, traditional Instant Pot pancakes as well as gluten free pancakes when a friend came over. Once you have an Instant Pot egg mold the possibilities are endless! One of our favorite breakfast Instant Pot recipes. (originally published 12/18, affiliate links present)
We first began with making these pressure cooker egg bites that are similar to a crustless quiche.
Great when taken on the go for breakfast on busy mornings.
Let’s start with a few basic tips:
- Make sure to Bookmark our InstaPot recipes page. We add new ones each week!
- Then LIKE our IP Facebook page for new ideas daily.
- This is a great InstaPot cookbook to grab too.
- I HIGHLY recommend you buy this non stick pot. It is easier to clean and will avoid the burn message too.
- For reference, this is the pressure cooker I have and use for all recipe creations.
This is what we used for our first batch, we will share other methods below as well but if you haven’t tried protein packed pancake mix it’s pretty good and great if you’re on a lower carb diet.
- I added fresh blueberries to this batch because that is my favorite fruit and a great size for pancake bites I thought.
- I probably wouldn’t use frozen blueberries or another berry for that matter.
My thought is that they’d sweat a bit in the cooking process and would make the pancake bites a bit wetter.
They may not cook thoroughly all the way through if so.
I’d imagine diced fresh, yellow, bananas would work well too though. That is our next add in.
For the protein pancake mix you use:
- 1 cup mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 c blueberries if you choose to add those
This will make 1 full batch of pressure cooker pancake bites which is 7 total.
Like I said this Instant Pot egg mold works really well and does not require any non stick spray as it is made of silicone and allows you to literally POP the pancakes right out with no issue.
It does stay warm for a little while once you take it out but cools off rather quickly so you can push one out on to a plate and serve them.
- Refill them and make another round if you want more too.
If you have ever “baked” anything in your pressure cooker you do know that there is a bit of a different texture so don’t be alarmed if it is bit off from traditional pancakes.
These are a great crazy morning breakfast option for us…and we hope you love them too.
Looks yummy right??!!
Instant Pot pancakes
- Instant Pot egg bite silicone mold to make bite size pancakes while pressure cooking
- Pancake mix – this Kodiak cakes protein packed pancake boxed mix works best
You can use this gluten free pancake mix too to make Instant Pot gluten free pancakes
- Water or milk – depends on what pancake mix you use, follow directions on back of box
- Maple syrup for dipping when donbe
- Blueberries – optional add in but really good
- Chocolate chips – optional but tasty add in
- Large bowl
Difference between protein pancake mix and other mixes
- Protein packed is a bit more dense but has a ton of protein per pancake bite
- Traditional pancake are a bit fluffier
- Gluten free pancake mix is a great option when needed
Other Instant Pot breakfast recipes
- Instant Pot blueberry muffins seen above are amazing
- Cheesy Instant Pot breakfast casserole
Pressure cooker apple pie filling is yummy poured over the top of these, or dipped in it
- Sweet Pressure cooker churro bites are like donuts for breakfast
- 1 minute Instant Pot apple crisp is just to die for
- Pressure cooker donuts are so good and fun to make for breakfast!
Here is the entire printable pancake recipe for Instant Pot pancakes below. Another fun idea is to make pancake mix muffins in the morning.
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Time needed: 13 minutes.
Instant Pot Pancake Bites
- Prepare
Pour 1.5 c water into your Instant Pot, lower your trivet inside your pot. Use flapjacks directions on Kodiak cake box which requires 1 c mix + 1 c water. Mix well.
Add blueberries if you like. We used fresh fruit. Pour pancake batter into each hole inside your egg bites mold, 3/4 full. Cover with foil and lower into your pot on top of your trivet. - Cook
Set to pressure high pressure for 8 minutes cooking time. Do NOT quick release. Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes, then release rest of steam.
Carefully lift mold out, remove foil, allow to cool enough to handle mold. Flip egg mold over on to a plate and pop each pancake bite out of each hole. - Serve
Eat with a small cup of syrup to dip them in.
Print recipe below or just come back next time you want to make these again and again.
Instant Pot Pancake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 c pancake mix Kodiak protein mix shown above
- 1 c water
- 1/2 c blueberries optional
- 2 tbsp brown sugar optional
Instructions
- Pour 1.5 c water into your Instant Pot, lower your trivet inside your pot.
- Use flapjacks directions on Kodiak cake box which requires 1 c mix + 1 c water. Mix well. Add blueberries if you like. We used fresh fruit.
- Pour batter into each hole inside your egg mold, 3/4 full.
- Cover egg mold with foil and lower into your pot on top of your trivet.
- Set to pressure high for 8 minutes.
- Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes, then release rest of steam.
- Carefully lift mold out, remove foil, allow to cool enough to handle mold.
- Flip egg mold over on to a plate and pop each pancake bite out of each hole.
- Dip into syrup and enjoy!
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Ethel Burkhardt says
Have you tried replacing a portion of the water with maple syrup to have the flavor and no dripping, to make them portable? I have done this with pancakes made the on the stove and works well; just wondering if it would work with bites.
EMR says
Thank you, thank you! I make these all the time (usually two molds at a time). Delicious! It even works with frozen berries or chocolate chips.
JkD says
It took mine like 6 min to get to pressure … wasn’t expecting that! Currently waiting to see how this turns out
Michelle says
Are the nutrition facts listed at the bottom of the recipe for one individual pancake bite or for the tray of 7? Thank you.
Jo says
I followed directions but my IP never came to pressure. I kept my eye on it knowing eventually there would be no more water if steam kept releasing. Came out a little doughy but ok. What could have gone wrong? I’ve been using my IP all week and no issues with other recipes
EMR says
I’ll bet the knob was on “venting” instead of “sealing”.
Becky says
Very easy and tasty but doughy. I could have sprayed some oil in the mold for better release. 2 Tb of sugar is really sweet. I used dried blueberries and am undecided about the texture but happy there was no “purple or green bleed” effect from fresh. I might try frozen: I have heard of tossing berries in some flour helps-worth a try.
AMY WEBB says
I used Swerve pancake mix and added some leftover raspberry jam I had made (could be sugar-free if wanted). At first when I tried them they seemed undercooked but letting them sit a few minutes did the trick and they were great.
Stephanie says
This was very easy and tasty. I used the protein pancake mix I had in our pantry. The bites turned out moist and delicious. My husband went back for seconds, so this is a keeper in my book. Thanks!
The Typical Mom says
Yeah for yummy mornings!
denise taylor says
Where on earth did you find that beautiful instant pot?
The Typical Mom says
It’s great right?? It is listed under my favorite things: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thetypicalmom
Deedee Pearce says
Its Pioneer Woman. You can purchase IP wraps though
Lorie B says
When I make the Kodiak waffles or pancakes, I always add the egg and sub milk for water to give extra punch of protein. Would that work for these or do they need to be mixed with water?
The Typical Mom says
I haven’t tried that but I think it would be worth a shot! If you try it let me know if it turns out just as good so I can share.
Stacy says
You’ve probably tried this by now, but yes it works. That’s how I make mine.
Emily says
Have you tried freezing these?
Desiree says
Can you do multiple molds for larger batches?
Andrea says
YES!! I tested this earlier this week. I made the Kodiak mix with 2 cups of mix, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of milk. I did spray the silicone cups, just in case. Cover the bottom tray with foil as directed, and then I put 4 canning lids on top. I prepared the second mold the same, and just set it right on top of the canning lids. 8 minutes. Done!
The Typical Mom says
Yeah..so glad you loved them too!
Tonya R says
I know you mentioned that the consistency of these will be different in the instant pot vs baked goods. But these came out doughy. After the 5 minutes of natural release when I released the rest of the pressure and started to remove the foil, they looked wet still. So I added two more minutes and they are still not a “done” consistency. Might I have done something wrong?
The Typical Mom says
After 5 minutes mine aren’t doughy at all. Thoughts are you may have filled the holes too high so they didn’t cook all the way through, or there wasn’t enough water in the bottom to cook properly. Another thought might be the type of batter you used and if you made them on the thin side with a lot of liquid. That is all I can think of. Make sure the seal inside your lid is on properly too so it creates a good seal.
Tara J. says
What setting are they on when you make them (cake, steam, etc.)? I have seen a similar recipe that steamed for 5 minutes, but we didn’t like how they turned out. Thanks.
Ro says
Your recipe sounds wonderful! My question is in the recipe it says to cover the egg bite mold with foil. My egg bite mold came with a silicone snap on lid. Can I use the snap on lid in place of the foil?
Than you,
Ro
The Typical Mom says
I don’t like using plastic myself in the microwave or IP. Unsure how it would handle heat. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Mamafaye says
Yes! As long as its silicone like the mold and not plastic then you’re good!
Tessa says
This looks yummy and easy! I I have a question. In your ingredient list for the Kodiak, you say 1 c water. Then the instructions tell you to follow package for 6 pancakes. My package says 3/4 water but 1 cup. In the side for muffins, it’s says 2 cups mix, 1 cup milk.
Can you clarify?
Thanks!
The Typical Mom says
Yes follow the directions on your box. In recipe card I used Kodiak cake mix for flapjacks on the side of the box which call for 1 cup mix and 1 cup water. That result is shown and works well.
Amanda Bryant says
The Kodiak box does say 3/4 cup
The Typical Mom says
If you use the recipe for flapjacks or waffles on the side of the box it calls for 1 cup, that is what I used and that is what is shown. You need to use 1 cup mix and 1 cup water.
Pat says
Do you always put a cup of water in the bottom of the pot when you bake