3 Instant Pot Recipes for the Egg Bites Mold

[@wcody777]

Susan's right; always dredge fruit in flour first. And I always use cooking or baking spray on silicone molds because foods will stick in them, just like with metal baking pans.

[@ptcreations8947]

I never would have thiught tonput fruit in the flour first!

[@chasitytaylor8858]

Nice to see more about different accessories for the Instant Pot. Tip for adding blueberries to your pancake bites. Take about a tablespoon of the dry mix and toss the blueberries in it. It helps them be suspended within the batter instead of sinking or rising, and grease the mold with oil. Some cooking sprays degrade the silicone. 😊💙

[@rroberts7073]

I appreciate your honesty and transparency therefore I will subscribe to your channel. We have ALL messed up a recipe before. 🥰😳

[@terrypogue]

Yhe egg bite recipe that cameout perfectly cooked for. 18 minutes it 8

[@susanlowe3968]

I think the pancake batter needs oil. Use the waffle recipe on the box if there is one. Also roll the blueberries in the dry flour and add them after all the other ingredients are mixed together. This helps the blueberries to disperse rather sink. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[@PainterCik]

I just made the blueberry pancake bites and they were fantastic!!! I pre sprayed the eggy bite mold with nonstick cooking spray and after cooking they popped right out whole and clean and were absolutely delicious. Thank you for making the video. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsTsumka]

I spray my mold as well and have even used silicone lid that came with it and my dark chocolate chip pancake bites turned out great

[@cr31d]

Tracy gryder I was curious about this! Do you seal the lid or just leave it loose on top of the mold?

[@eileeno4624]

@@MsTsumka you can put the lid in there? interesting.

[@MsTsumka]

@@eileeno4624 i did put the lid in there its silicone too so it was fine . I dont no if you are supposed too or not. 😀

[@cloerockham8812]

@@eileeno4624 if your lid is silicone too, it can be used in the pot. Mine works great, I don’t use foil. (The harder plastic ones will melt.)

[@Titinefer1129]

Try the steam function instead of pressure for the pancakes.

[@mollysmith6055]

Yay for Instant Pot recipes! I've had mine for close to a year and just now bought an egg bites mold (haven't even used it yet) so finding this video is great timing. I hope the brand I bought will release ok with cooking spray. Crossing fingers! Hopefully the mini corn dog idea will go over well with the grandkids. I wonder if it would work out ok to stab the hotdogs with bamboo cocktail picks and then carefully cover with foil. Littles love food on sticks. I'm hoping to find lots of uses for those molds to help with food portioning for me. Thank you for your ideas and now I have to look through your videos to see how you got a cute cover for your IP.

[@karenlynharshe4571]

I've been wanting a machine like that these vids make it look so easy

[@maryanne1062]

It's really handy. Makes meal prep for my trucker husband's meals for the road

[@ThaBlackCobra]

Love these recipes....I’ve made one and will do the rest

[@goerrgiarams1942]

That is the same music my dentists office uses to entertain me while I'm on hold.

[@missjewells5063]

goerrgia rams lol!!!!

[@TMarie7]

So yummy! Thank u so much for the ideas!!💙💙

[@karenhosko6283]

Thank you for this video and for being so honest. I just ordered me a set to go with my new instant pot, AND I just subscribed to your channel 👍🏾👍🏾 win win!

[@KandyG]

Looks fantastic!

[@crafterdeidra]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@titalinda8515]

For the first recipe I think you need to oil each container, and maybe add a little melted butter to the mix. Love your recipes!!, i just bought an Instant Pot and I am scared to death of it!!,!

[@LifebyVanessa]

Don’t be scared. It’s a great product. Just follow the instructions for filling it up and watch the steam when venting and you should do fine.

[@dianevallone8407]

On the pancake one. First you need to spray the mold with a little Pam because pancakes really stick. Second you need to put a half sheet of paper towel on the top then the foil. It helps with condensation.

[@gloriapeel6887]

Awesome ! I need one of those!

[@daynastithem3576]

So can I do poached eggs in the mold? How long would they cook for to do it?

[@BambiCole]

Thanks for sharing I think the juices in the blueberries are your problem. In the mold there is nowhere for that steam to go and they are exploding. I think you need a drier add in. Anyway, I will be looking forward to your next video until then please take care and God bless 💕!

[@sandympinner]

where did you get the lemon wrap for your pot?

[@sheridawn5314]

Sandy Pinner there are lots of them on etsy

[@thedivasfabulousjourney]

Can you spray the egg mold with cooking spray for better results? 😊

[@beverlytipton9037]

I'm going to make the corn dog bites & them I'm going to place them in my Air Fryer to get the "fried corn dog" crisp on the outside.....I've thought of doing the same thing with the pancake bites, which I'm hoping will make it like a crisper "donut hole" on the outside??? Hoping it works!!

[@michellehoff9142]

For your blueberry pancake bites, try using dried blueberries. They have less water.

[@michellebrown9513]

Can u use the plastic lid to cover the egg bites while cooking

[@gettintherejanice6216]

You should look into smaller blueberries if your primary use is muffins and pancakes. My exp most blueberries I get are big and when heated they explode and or leak the blueberry juice messes with the consistency. I am not sure where to find the smaller verities but my understanding they are the more standard verify plant wise dispute what you see instores

[@yvettebowles9011]

Is that plastic? I have seen videos of people using pans and stuff in the instant pot. What all can you use in it? Just wondering cuz I bought an instant pot a couple of years ago. Used it twice and then packed it up and put it in the shed. I never really learned how to use it. But my oven shortet out so I need another way to cook

[@brendas4577]

I spray my molds and I found molds on amazon that have lids that are silicon so they can go into the instant pot or ninja and you don't have to use foil.

[@---bp3ib]

Recipes look yummy! Would the lid for the silicone mold work just as well as foil? I hate to waste foil each time if I could just use the silicone lid. Also, how did these mini meatloaf taste?

[@user-vf8pw3om2w]

I thought the same thing every time she wrapped foil on the mold. Great question! Guess I'll have to experiment and find out the answer to the question 😁

[@ninapayne8592]

"Do not put lid on when baking in the oven, pressure cooker or microwave. Lid is only to use in the freezer and for storage." This is directly from the product description on Amazon.

[@Twigz1227]

If the lid is silicone yes, but if it's plastic no.

[@faithfielder9493]

​@@ninapayne8592Glad you said that. I think I watched a different cooking channel, and the cook did put the lid on. Now I know not to do it!

[@shannonwylie9419]

The first time I used mine I didn't spray it with oil and the eggs stuck. The second time I used oil and they popped right out.

[@kathyrodgerson9183]

try putting some melted butter in your pancake mix plus cooking spray.

[@peachy8432]

Did you spray your mold

[@LifebyVanessa]

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't :)

[@peachy8432]

That be why the pancake ones stuck or maybe the blueberries made them too moist.

[@LifebyVanessa]

I've tried it both ways, sprayed and not. Also tried fresh vs frozen blueberries. Come out the same every time. They taste good though!

[@SiFiFreak]

@@LifebyVanessa yeah I'm having trouble with things releasing as well. I spray everything. They just had to narrow the opening to make them egg shaped. 😖 Frozen and fresh blueberries will have the same amount of water. Have you ever tried dehydrated/freeze dried. I think this could partially be a too much liquid problem. I know with rice I have to throw out the measurements and go with 1 to 1 water to rice or it's too soupy. That normally water evaporates while cooking on a stove. Not as much in an oven but it still does a bit. I think I'm going to to try reducing the recipe liquid a bit and see if that helps. Also these look delicious.

[@hollykelley2295]

Does anyone know if the egg bite mold would work in a crockpot brand pressure cooker?

[@gdhall4092]

flour your blue berries before adding to the fixture this will hold them in the mixture and not all sink to the bottom

[@Anna-ss4sf]

Put a little butter in each mold compartment before pouring in the pancake batter

[@SoCalKT]

The blueberry bites need less liquid. When I saw you pouring it into the molds I knew they weren't going to unmold well. Blueberries have liquid, especially frozen. You may need the batter as thick as waffle batter & a little more leavening too. Increase the time (3-4 mins maybe) to give thicker batter time to rise and bake. Dredging the blueberries in flour before adding to pre-mixed batter will help them stay suspended in the batter so they will evenly distribute the juice they release. Fold them in gently right before you pour into mold.

[@sunnybelisle4007]

Thanks, Vanessa. These recipes are perfect for just the two of us. Love the blueberry pancake bite!! :-D

[@warialdasue]

Why do you cover them with foil? Honestly I wouldn’t bother with all that mucking around for a just 7 little bites

[@joco885]

Because of the water required to pressurize. If you don't anything you put in there would be soggy, and you don't want soggy bread/cupcakes/muffins/etc.

[@desandramartinez9682]

Thank you, was wondering the same thing but no one ever states why they use foil. Lol

[@christinecolton2596]

Where did you get that lemon instant pot

[@LifebyVanessa]

It’s a wrap I found on Etsy. Just search for instant pot wrap and you should find lots of options.

[@deborahavonrepresentative5006]

maybe try adding cooking spray or try ramekins

[@bobbyebordelon7205]

I went into Homegoods, they have lots of lemon stuff!

[@caroljean6937]

You may get less of a mass if you add the blueberries At the end not adding them to the mixture Too many blueberries add too much liquid Just a thought Looks good I definitely Will tired it thank you

[@VC-tp7wv]

Use cooking spray before putting stuff in it, like baking items or eggs

[@mariamutar7493]

Maybe spray the mold and blueberries dipped in flower

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Everything sounded good. Hope you can figure out what you did wrong.

[@robinhorasanian9667]

Why don't you just mix the batter in the measuring cup? I wouldn't dirty a bowl for this type of batter.

[@jahaylanix1813]

Spray or brush your mold with oil or butter and don't mix in the blueberries, coat them lightly in a couple teaspoons of flour & add them on top to each one

[@scottholloway2516]

use about 1/3 of the blueberries. they are almost all water.

[@scottholloway2516]

if you try the same amount of chocolate chips I bet it would be fine. that would prove it's the water level.

[@shannonrobinson262]

Replace 1/4 cup of the water in recipe with 1 beaten egg. Also put berries in cups then pour batter into cups. They should do better for you.

[@gail8134]

Spray. Your muffin pan every time. I have much better luck.

[@ladyluck05182008]

Maybe cooking spray

[@kathyhenkenius6074]

I don't like the music...you can ditch that part Like on six sisters ...no music...love it

[@amycrawford9726]

Spray the molds with non stick

[@LifebyVanessa]

I've sprayed and not sprayed. Still turns out the same. I may be a little more generous with the spray next time.

[@bitsnharry]

can you stack 2 egg bite molds in the pot at the same time? Those poor blueberry pancake bites - what a disappointment.

[@caroleblackmore6390]

Spray your pots with oil

[@chefjoebbq85]

Definition of insanity.... Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results!

[@R0dan]

Love that you are showing real life examples❤️

[@aliciaabendroth8853]

Recommendation: when using tin foil in a pressure cooker it can build up moisture under it and put more water in your food, place a paper towel over the mold and then the foil on top of that. It helps a lot.

[@a2isha]

I bet lemon cakes would turn out cute with that egg mold

[@kristarizvi7137]

mini meatloaves...you could change up the seasoning a bit and make giant meatballs!

[@lynnehutchinson17]

As others have mentioned, dredge the blueberries either in a little flour or pancake mix powder and don't add them until the last minute. Also, the batter looks a little too thin. Maybe a little less water. Recommendation from another channel is to lay a sheet of paper towel over the mold before you wrap in foil to absorb excess condensation. Keep trying, you'll find you perfect balance.

[@thekat268]

Recently I cooked stuffed bell peppers in the pot. I used raw burger in the bell peppers. It took 9 minutes and a quick release. The burger was cooked. Because of this I think you could cook the mini meat loaves in way less time.

[@cheritovar9382]

Thank you for sharing everything looks delicious! Definatly going to do the meatloaf one to use with spaghetti 😊I'm sure you've already tried this but with the blueberries if maybe you add them like you did the hot dogs (placing them in instead of mixing) and only like 3-4 blueberries since there so juicy

[@LifebyVanessa]

I'm definitely trying that next time.

[@cindymoore9096]

Nice. =) I would agree with everyone who said the pancake batter seemed too thin. And maybe dried blueberries would work better?

[@mock13]

I've always found that silicone is a pain in the butt to work with you have to use a lot of cooking spray or everything sticks.

[@Tri-tipTim]

Ive been cleaning my mold for like 3 days now because i disnt use spray...

[@eileeno4624]

@@Tri-tipTim I have found that the baby bottle cleaner is great for cleaning out muffin tins and the egg molds

[@justine9980]

ive made egg bites in mine several times and never use a spray and the bites just fall out.

[@sandiewhite874]

When I make my egg cups, I lightly spray the cups, then put my fixings (ham, onions, peppers, etc. basically what you like in an omelette) in the bottom of the cup, pour the egg to within 1/4" from the top. After I pour in the egg, I use the blunt end of a chopstick or skewer to lightly stir to remove air bubbles. I cover loosely with foil and don't use a paper towel. They always come out perfectly. Cook 8 min, natural release 8-10 min.

[@sweetnsassy4329]

My egg bite mold came with two lids. One is silicone to use on top of the mold; one is plastic to cover the mold and store in refrigerator.

[@sarahtilly1293]

Non stick cooking spray!

[@chrissybell34]

I spray my molds with cooking spray then wipe excess spray out with a napkin. That leaves just enough so the food comes out and it is not greasy.

[@elizabethshaw734]

The batter is thin and when I saw you were using Kodiak cakes I didn't think it would work out. I would rather make a homemade pancake mix or get something like Aunt Jemima or Hungry Jack. Aunt Jemima as one that is whole wheat. But Kodiak cakes have protein added and a bunch of other stuff. Also if you put the blueberries on the bottom the pancake batter should not stick because the blueberries will allow them to come off. I would also brush the molds with either oil or melted butter. I do mini meatloaves which I called meatloaf muffins in my muffin tray so that they can be Frozen and used for a meal and or sandwiches. You have a ninja foodi and you're in love with the instant pot?!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

I have to agree with the last two comments. Spray the mold for the pancakes and coat the blueberries in som flour. I also would not pop them out until they sit for a few minutes without the foil in them. I bet you will have success on your next try.

[@KellFord70]

Great recipes and camera work. So many videos I've seen don't show you what they are doing, only their faces. Thank you for showing the ingredients and what you are doing step by step.

[@leslieg.3069]

Hi. I watched the recipe making the blueberry pancake bites. Have you tried letting the batter sit in thee bowl for 5-10 minutes before cooking it? I know when I make pancakes I do this and it make them come out fluffier. Just curious your thoughts on this. Thanks for the recipes. I am going to give them a go.

[@penname40]

I do that when making cornbread, makes it rise better and airier...... 😆

[@annjohnson543]

Try putting a paper towel bettween the top of the mold and the foil. Make sure the foil is tight!! This would be helpful for any recipe you do in the bites mold as it will absorb excess moisture. I agree with Susan Lowe that the pancake batter needs oil or butter.

[@LovesHerEagles]

Why not use the lid?

[@soundspartan]

I coat the molds (metal and silicon) with coconut oil. It works as a mold release, and is yummy! Try it with eggs, meat, cakes, or anything...if you don't like the coconut oil, any cooking oil is worth a try. Try different oils for different things, you'll find what you like.

[@beverlytipton9037]

I've seen one where she places a paper towel over it first & then covers it with foil over that & the paper towel sucks up most of the condensation!! But mine came out, definitely cooked through, but "gooey" instead of just moist or fluffy :(

[@suewalters9822]

Vent your aluminum with a toothpick!! Happy Easter!

[@michellenason9501]

Thanks I love your corn dog recipe. So quick & easy 💜 Plus your the first person I saw that’s using a measuring cup to make pouring & filling so much easier !

[@darellescott9012]

Maybe you used too much liquid for the muffins

[@nancysnyder8301]

I just bought this and trying as well have found that with egg bites fillings not to pack it and push it down just fill with fillings and pour in the egg, as well as the spray oil!! I have been contemplating the meatball challenge!! 😂😂😂 it’s so fun bringing interest to cooking again!! 👏👏👏

[@karenredding9439]

Don't cover with foil. I make my lemon cake in my instant pot in the instant pot cake pan, I do not cover my cake. Put your egg trivet that is taller than your rack you are using so your food isn't in water. Try this next time and let me know how that turns out for you.

[@touchinglives6625]

Yummy! Meatloaf is my favorite! Tyfs 😊❤️👍🏼

[@leilanigamatero2952]

I used the same pancake mix you did and mine came out under cooked since it was really runny :/ Instead I used the brand Krusteaz with some chocolate chips and they came out great! I'll have to give the Kodiak mix another go so it doesn't go to waste :)

[@dawnlanni5195]

Gonna try the pancake bites! 🍋💖 t.f.s.

[@julieellison7179]

The pancake bites seem way thinner than mine!!! I make the Kodak protein and milk for additional protein

[@pjd2709]

I think your pancake mix need 1 egg, and spray molds well, maybe small amount of butter or oil. Hope this helps?

[@kathlynkay9015]

The best spray for silicone is Bakers Joy with flour (or Pam w/flour) Even regular spray doesn't work as well as the one with flour. And let stuff cool a bit in the mold/pan -then they will pop right out.

[@Tri-tipTim]

How did you cut your hot dogs into thirds and end up with 7?

[@michellethompson5755]

Such an eye for detail!😂

[@Arely10R]

Is one batch enough for you, I have made egg bites 2 times and use 2 molds, so 12 total and they are never enough.

[@lannahh2076]

i am thinking the fresh blueberries gave off steam too so maybe why it exploded. i would try blanching the blue berries (you can do this ahead of time and save) so they are already cooked somewhat...blueberries color the batter, which i don't necessarily mind, but if you do then put the blueberries in the powdered mix first, dredge them, and it supposed to keep the color from leeching out to the batter. also seeing they blew out of the mould, wonder if you used a wee bit less of the ingredients would keep them in the mould? no matter...if it tastes good it isn't a problem for me.

[@bexcrowell4373]

For the sticking problem, what would happen if you lined the bites cups with paper cupcake holders? Yes, they would get steamed up but they might still hold the little cupcakes together and able to be lifted out. ??? Just a guess.

[@thatgirl626]

You bought an egg bite knock off mold. Could be your issue. Instant pot brand are always red.grease your molds with ghee, instead, I think you will have better results.

[@danovila]

Nice. You need to use cooking spray and they'll come out great. Good recipes. 😀

[@valerieknauber2149]

These recipes looked so good and such cute ideas. Only suggestion maybe spray the mold with nonstick spray.

[@PainterCik]

Why do you wrap them with foil each time?

[@LifebyVanessa]

So the moisture from pressure cooking them doesn't ruin them :)

[@annputman3867]

Put the blueberries in the molds first. I found it doesn't take very many

[@tanyaschwartz4872]

I like your honesty and I’m new to instant pot I have 9 grandkids and I’m going to try all 3 recipes I would love to see more using the egg bite molds is there a cookbook that just has recipes for using egg bite molds and a instant pot

[@Joani161]

Maybe a tablespoon or two less water because the berries add moisture. Please -- no music. miniature sausages instead of hotdogs. From Catherine's Plates she puts a paper towel under the foil to soak up condensation.

[@dianecelaya1354]

Have you tried spray oil in your egg bite mold? You could also contact six sister stuff they are like pros at the instant pot thing I have learned so many things from them they might know to what to do for the egg bites they are on KZbin

[@shannaknope7379]

Spray the mold with nonstick spray before putting the pancake mix in & PC for 6 minutes instead of 8. Or use the bake feature.

[@robinjones2415]

I think before you make the blueberry pancakes and even the corn dog make sure you should spray some pan was something into the mold