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 I tell you! One of our favorite breakfast Instant Pot recipes.
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.
Now that we’ve made Instant Pot pancake bites we are set for grab n go days!
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 just because they’d sweat a bit in the cooking process and would make the pancake bites a bit wetter and may not cook thoroughly all the way through.
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??!!
This is what you will need to make our easy Instant Pot pancake bites
- Instant Pot egg mold
- Pancake mix – this protein packed pancake 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
- Blueberries – optional add in but really good
- Brown sugar – optional but tasty add in
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
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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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
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
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.
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