Upgrade your breakfast routine with Instant Pot Pancake Bites! No more flipping – just easy, fluffy pancake bites at the touch of a button. Join us in simplifying your morning with these Instant Pot Pancakes.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Fluffy and Light: These Instant Pot pancakes are delightfully airy, perfect for a breakfast treat.
- Stress-free Cooking: The Instant Pot makes the pancake-making process simple and efficient.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings like fruits, pancake syrup, or chocolate chips for a personalized touch.
📋 Ingredients
- Pancake Mix: The foundation of the recipe, it simplifies the process by including all necessary dry ingredients.
- Water: Hydrates the pancake mix, creating a batter that's ready for cooking.
- Diced Strawberries: Add a fresh, fruity element that complements the sweet pancakes.
- Chocolate Chips: Melt into delicious pockets of chocolate, bringing a delightful surprise with each bite.
- Whipped Cream (optional): Provides a light, airy topping that adds a touch of indulgence.
- Powdered Sugar (optional): Gives them a sweet finish and a professional look.
- Maple Syrup (optional): Provides a rich, sweet drizzle that enhances every bite.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Mix & Flour Alternatives: Experiment with different flours like whole wheat, almond, or gluten-free blends to adjust texture and flavor. You can also add ingredients like cocoa powder or cinnamon directly into the batter for a unique twist.
- Mix-In Options: Incorporate blueberries, chocolate chips, or diced fruits into the batter before cooking for bursts of flavor. You can also add nuts or seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Topping & Serving Variations: Elevate your pancake bites by drizzling with honey, maple syrup, or flavored yogurt. Alternatively, serve them with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of fruit preserves for extra indulgence.
🔪How To Cook Instant Pot Pancakes
Here is a step by step guide for cooking Instant Pot Pancakes.
Step One: In a large mixing bowl, mix together your pancake mix and water. Spray your Instant Pot egg molds with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage on every side.
Step Two: Pour in your pancake batter completely to the top to 7 molds for your regular pancake popper.
Step Three: 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.
Step Four: Cover each mold with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. If using more than one mold, place them one on top of each other on the trivet. Close the lid and pressure cook for 7 minutes then natural release. After the pressure has been released, place each mold on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, serve with syrup and your favorite pancake toppings.
These pancake bites taste amazing! There's no need for a giant Instant Pot pancake with this pancake bites.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a non-stick spray: Lightly coat your silicone mold or egg bite tray with non-stick spray to ensure your pancake poppers release easily.
- Don't overfill: Fill each mold about ¾ of the way to allow room for the batter to rise as they cook.
- Get creative with mix-ins: Add berries, chocolate chips, or even bits of bacon into the batter for extra flavor and variety in each bite.
💭 FAQs
Yes, you can cook a large pancake in the Instant Pot using the saute function, however, if you want to cook large pancakes I prefer a regular frying pan as it’s easy to turn pancakes on the stovetop.
No. This recipe uses pancake mix that already has baking powder so there is no need to add this to the recipe.
Yes, simply buy a pancake mix that is gluten-free with gluten-free flour in it to make your gluten-free pancake bites.
Allow your Instant Pot pancakes to cool completely at room temperature. Place the pancake bites in an airtight container suitable for the refrigerator or freezer. Store in the fridge for short-term use or freeze for longer storage.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite foods to serve with Pancakes:
- Maple-Berry Compote: Simmer fresh berries with pure maple syrup for a luscious topping.
- Crispy Bacon Strips: Indulge in the perfect sweet and savory balance with crispy bacon strips or ground breakfast sausage.
- Whipped Vanilla Cream: Elevate your pancakes with a dollop of fluffy whipped vanilla cream.
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Instant Pot Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pancake Mix
- 1 ⅓ Cups Water
- ½ Cup Diced Strawberries
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- Whipped Cream optional
- Powdered Sugar optional
- Maple Syrup optional
Instructions
- First is 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 Then 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. Let it 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!
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