This recipe is for Instant Pot Pancake Bites. They are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They are ready in under 30 minutes and are always a hit for school mornings.
These bite-size pancakes are also great when made ahead and they are versatile and you can make them into different shapes. Plus, they are fun to dunk in syrup!
Why I Love This Recipe
Can’t figure out what to make for breakfast or snack time? Look no further than these delicious Instant Pot Pancake Bites! These little bites of heaven are super easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Quick to make
- The entire family will love them
- Great when made ahead
- Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
If you love delicious breakfast recipes like this? If, so you may want to give this Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls recipe a try next time.
Ingredients
This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and you can use whatever you have on hand to make these pancake bites with pancake mix. The full list of ingredients and ingredient amounts needed can be found in the recipe card below.
- Pancake Mix – I like the Cracker Barrel brand. Any brand will work.
- Water – Room temperature or cold. Do not use hot water.
- Strawberries – Fresh or Frozen and thawed sliced.
- Chocolate Chips – I used milk chocolate, but you can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Or even white chocolate.
- Optional Toppings – Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup, Pancake Syrup.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few different ways that you can change up this easy recipe. Plus, the kids will love this simple breakfast recipe.
- Fruits – You can add some additional fruits such as fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and bananas.
- Chips – Change up the chips that you use peanut butter chips or even the new cream cheese chips would work great in this recipe.
- Nuts – Add in your favorite chopped nuts. I like to add chopped pecans or walnuts to these pancakes.
If you love Instant Pot recipes you could also make this Instant Pot Cherry Jam and serve it on top of these fluffy instant pot pancake bites.
How to Make These Instant Pot Pancake Bites
Making these pancake bites is so simple. Just follow the directions below and you will have fresh and delicious pancakes in no time at all.
- Mix together your pancake mix and water.
- Spray your Instant Pot egg molds with cooking spray. Make sure that every side is covered in spray.
- Pour in your pancake mixture completely to the top to 7 molds for your regular pancake popper. Pour in your pancake mix halfway in 7 molds, chocolate chips (about 5 chips – or more if you’d like!), and a few diced strawberries into the remaining 7 molds. For the chocolate chip, and strawberry poppers, add more pancake mix to reach the top of the mold.
- Cover each mold with aluminum foil (foil prevents moisture from seeping into the molds).
- Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. *Note – you can use more than one mold. Just place them on top of each other on the trivet. If you do one at a time, make sure there is 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot before cooking a second, third, etc. time.
- Place the trivet in your Instant Pot. Carefully place your egg molds filled with your pancake mix on the trivet within the Instant Pot.
- Close and seal the valve to the Instant Pot.
- Cook for 7 minutes on High Pressure.
- Once the time is up on the Instant Pot, allow it to release naturally.
- Once it has been released, open the Instant Pot. With a towel or hot pads, carefully remove the trivet from the Instant Pot. Place each mold on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes.
- Once they have cooled, you can serve them with syrup – lots of syrup! You can lightly sprinkle powdered sugar on the chocolate chip pancake poppers, or whipped cream on the strawberry poppers! Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these pancake bites with a protein-filled side dish like these Air Fryer Sausage Balls or with a cheesy side like this Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole recipe.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that this recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Make sure that you spray the sides of the instant pot egg bites molds well with non-stick spray so that the pancake batter doesn’t stick.
- If you are cooking more than one tray, you will need to take them on top of one another.
- It’s important to make sure that the aluminum foil is tight across the tops so that no water gets inside the molds.
- You will need to pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot for each mold that you are cooking.
- If you want a little bit more flavor, you can add some vanilla extract to the pancake batter.
- The chocolate chips and strawberries can be swapped out for other fruits or even nuts. Get creative!
- You can also use your favorite homemade pancake batter recipe if you don’t have a mix on hand.
- I used a seven-indentation mold but you can use any size that fits in a pressure cooker.
- For the natural release, you will need to allow it to release for at least 10 – 15 hours. Then you can perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Storage
Leftovers – These Instant Pot Pancake Bites will last in the fridge for up to a week. Make sure that they are stored in an airtight container so that they don’t dry out.
Freezing – You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. I like to freeze them in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating per the directions below.
Reheating – When you are ready to eat them, just heat them up in the microwave for a few seconds until they are warm. You can also reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this great recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about this amazing recipe.
Add a little bit of cinnamon, or even some pumpkin pie spice for a delicious fall twist.
In general terms, they are usually made to be nonstick. However, I’ve found that adding some cooking spray or greasing the silicone egg molds with butter just helps them pop out a little easier.
Yes, however, I suggest that you add a dash more milk than the recipe calls for extra moisture.
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Instant Pot Pancake Bites
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
- Instant Pot Egg Mold
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 ⅓ cups water
- ½ cup diced strawberries
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup Whipped cream optional
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar optional
- ½ cup Maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Mix together your pancake mix and water.
- Spray your Instant Pot egg molds with cooking spray. Make sure that every side is covered in spray.
- Pour in your pancake mix completely to the top to 7 molds for your regular pancake popper. Pour in your pancake mix half way in 7 molds, chocolate chips (about 5 chips – or more if you’d like!), and a few diced strawberries to the remaining 7 molds. For the chocolate chip, and strawberry poppers, add more pancake mix to reach the top of the mold.
- Cover each mold with aluminum foil (foil prevents moisture seeping into the molds).
- Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. *Note – you can use more than one mold. Just place them one on top of each other on the trivet. If you do one at a time, make sure there is 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot before cooking a second, third, etc. time.
- Place the trivet in your Instant Pot. Carefully place your egg molds filled with your pancake mix on the trivet within the Instant Pot.
- Close and seal the valve to the Instant Pot.
- Cook for 7 minutes on High Pressure.
- Once the time is up on the Instant Pot, allow it to release naturally.
- Once it has released, open the Instant Pot. With a towel or hot pads, carefully remove the trivet from the Instant Pot. Place each mold on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes.
- Once they have cooled, you can serve with syrup – lots of syrup! You can lightly sprinkle powdered sugar on the chocolate chip pancake poppers, or whipped cream on the strawberry poppers! Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure that you spray the sides of the instant pot egg bites molds well with non-stick spray so that the pancake batter doesn’t stick.
- If you are cooking more than one tray, you will need to take them on top of one another.
- It’s important to make sure that the aluminum foil is tight across the tops so that no water gets inside the molds.
- You will need to pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot for each mold that you are cooking.
- If you want a little bit more flavor, you can add some vanilla extract to the pancake batter.
- The chocolate chips and strawberries can be swapped out for other fruits or even nuts. Get creative!
- You can also use your favorite homemade pancake batter recipe if you don’t have a mix on hand.
- I used a seven-indentation mold but you can use any size that fits in a pressure cooker.
- For the natural release, you will need to allow it to release for at least 10 – 15 hours. Then you can perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
On your notes I noticed you listed natural release for 10 – 15 “hours” instead of minutes. I knew it meant minutes. Just wanted to give you a heads-up on it.
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for catching my mistake! Woops!