Tender and fluffy Instant Pot Egg Bites are copycat Starbucks egg bites that require no blender, pack 4 grams of protein and are customizable with your favorite fillings!

Other egg bites we love are cottage cheese egg bites and Starbucks egg white bites.

Instant Pot egg bites with versatile fillings on a plate for serving.

I have been so skeptical about Instant Pot egg bites because if you know me, I do not love extra gadgets but I do love eggs! So, armed with a few silicone egg bite molds, I now make egg bites in Instant Pot quite often.

Starbucks sous vide egg bites are delicious but the price is a bit high to enjoy with regularity. I replicated a make-at-home version using my Instant Pot. The moist heat from the pressure cooker mimics the “sous vide” technique perfectly! You can enjoy them plain or with a filling of choice.

And to put the mold to more use, I have perfected Instant Pot poached eggs as well!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Egg Bites

You will need only one main ingredient plus a few pantry staples and optional add-ins.

Eggs in metal pan, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  • Eggs: I use large eggs but any eggs will work!
  • Baking powder: Adding baking powder to eggs makes them more light and fluffy.
  • Salt and pepper: For taste.
  • Water: You could use milk, the results will be the same.

Add-Ins and Toppings

If your kids are anything like my kids, they like things plain. But I still try with veggies and succeed many times. I usually make 2 batches of egg bites, plain and with vegetables.

You can add anything you want, just make sure to dice, chop or grate finely the ingredients since pressure cooker egg bites are quite small.

My go to egg combination is bell pepper, baby spinach and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Red bell pepper, spinach and parmesan cheese on cutting board.
  • Veggies: Bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, kale, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus.
  • Jarred and canned goods: Sun dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, green chiles, olives.
  • Cheese: Parmesan cheese, gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, feta cheese.
  • Meat: Fried bacon bits, crumbled cooked sausage, leftover Instant Pot chicken breast.
  • Fresh herbs: Finely chopped fresh basil, parsley, green onion or chives.
  • Recreating copycat Starbucks egg bites? Use baked bacon and Gruyere cheese.

How to Make Egg Bites in Instant Pot

Here is a quick overview how to make egg bites with 5 minutes prep time and total of 15 minutes. Full recipe card is located below.

Pouring egg mixture into egg bite mold.
  • Make the egg mixture: In a large 4 cup measuring cup, whisk eggs, water, baking powder, salt and pepper. You can use any large bowl with a spout for easy pouring into the molds. Then pour egg mixture into each mold about 2/3 full.
Two egg bite molds filled with egg mixture.
  • Add toppings: Now you can add toppings. No need to stir them as they will sink anyways. That’s why we do not mix toppings with egg mixture.
Egg bite molds with lids on a trivet being lowered into Instant Pot.
  • Stack the molds staggered: Close each silicone egg mold with the lid, stack staggered on top of each other and place on trivet with handles. The one pictured came with my stackable stainless steel pans to cook 2 things at a time. I also have this trivet that came with my Instant Pot DUO 8 quart.
Close up of two molds with cooked egg bites in Instant Pot.
  • Pressure cook on Low: Then close the lid, move valve to Sealing position and Pressure Cook egg bites on Low for 8 minutes – in 8 quart Instant Pot, 11 minutes – in 6 quart Instant Pot. Afterwards, release remaining pressure using Quick Release.
Removing egg bite from mold with spatula.
  • Cool and release the egg bites: Let Instant Pot egg bites cool off for a few minutes until the molds are safe to touch. I recommend to grab a small silicone spatula and go around the edges and bottom really tight and close to the mold. This will result in perfectly looking egg bites.

Tips for Best Results

For creamy, velvety texture Instant Pot egg bites that are Starbucks worthy, follow these tips!

  • Dice vegetables small: Egg bites are mini sized, so chop and grate your vegetables, cheese or meat additions accordingly.
  • Stagger egg bite molds: Just turn the top mold a bit so its cavities are not directly sitting on top of cavities of the bottom mold. If you can’t get them staggered, then place trivet with one egg bites mold in the Instant Pot and then place the second mold staggered on top. This prevents misshapen egg bites when they cook in Instant Pot.
  • Follow pressure cooking times: 8 minutes for 8 quart Instant Pot, 11 minutes for 6 quart. Readers have cooked egg bites in 3 quart Instant Pot for 11 minutes.
  • No low pressure option? If your Instant Pot doesn’t have Low pressure and only Manual button, you can cook them on High pressure but egg bites will puff up more.
  • Using all egg whites: I believe Starbucks sous vide egg bites contain only egg whites. You will need 2 1/4 cups of egg whites. And I also believe you will have to whisk them with a real whisk not a fork, just to mix well.
A plate of Instant Pot egg bites.

What Is the Best Silicone Egg Bites Mold?

To make Instant Pot egg bites you will need a silicone mold. Actually two silicone molds with 2 silicone lids.

I bought these ones on Amazon. What I like is that there are 2 lids and not 1 to prevent spilling. And lid is also made of silicone which is safe for cooking.

Many other egg bite molds sold online have plastic silicone lids which you can’t cook with in your electric pressure cooker. Just be sure to pay attention to this information when purchasing the molds.

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Refrigerate egg bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep!

Freeze: Cook egg bites and let them cool completely. Pop in an airtight container with a lid and freeze for up to 3 months.

If you want to freeze egg bites in a resealable Ziplock bag, lay them flat first to freeze. Once fully frozen, toss the bag deeper into the freezer. They are just delicate.

Reheat: Because these egg bites are small, they are quick to reheat. Pop a few on a plate in the microwave and reheat for 1 – 1.5 minutes from frozen or 30 seconds for fresh. It really depends on your microwave.

FAQs

What size Instant Pot do I need?

You will need 6 quart or 8 quart Instant Pot. Silicone mold will not fit into a 3 quart Instant Pot although some readers have mentioned that they now sell a mold for 3 quart pressure cooker.

Can I make a double batch?

Yes! This Instant Pot egg bites recipe will actually make a double batch, meaning it uses both egg bites molds. If you need one batch, just half the ingredients, cook time will remain the same.

Why are my Instant Pot egg bites rubbery?

If they are fresh, you may have overcooked them. It could happen if you have not released the pressure immediately upon pressure cooking cycle was done. If you are reheating egg bites from frozen, they may turn rubbery, try thawing first.

Why are my egg bites misshapen?

Sometimes it happens and I am not 100% sure why. To ensure nicely shaped egg bites, cover each mold with a piece of parchment paper before placing the lid on. This prevents condensation dripping into egg bites as they cook, therefore making perfectly cooked egg bites.

I have the molds but no lids, how can I make these?

No lid, no problem! But you still need to cover them as the condensation from one egg bites mold will drip into the other one and make them soggy. Try covering with parchment paper or aluminum foil to avoid that happening.

Can I make egg bites without a mold?

It is possible to make egg bites in Instant Pot without the silicone mold. You will need either 4 ounces glass jars, 6 ounces glass jars or individual silicone muffin tins. I think it will be easier to handle glass jars when it comes to placing them into Instant Pot. I would try cook times as listed in the recipe first and adjust accordingly afterwards, if necessary.

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Instant Pot egg bites with versatile fillings on a plate for serving.

Instant Pot Egg Bites

Get breakfast ready in 15 minutes with Instant Pot Egg Bites. Tender, fluffy, only one main ingredient and customizable with fillings!
4.93 from 165 votes
Servings 14 egg bites
Calories 42
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients  

Optional Mix Ins:

  • Handful of spinach finely chopped
  • 1/2 large bell pepper diced
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions 

  • Into 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot, add 1 cup water. Please note silicone mold will not fit into 3 quart Instant Pot.
  • In a 4 cup measuring cup, add eggs, water, baking powder, salt, pepper and whisk mixture with a fork or a whisk well.
  • Spray silicone mold with cooking spray well. Pour mixture into each of 14 openings of the mold about 2/3 full. If you would like, add toppings like veggies and cheese. No need to stir.
  • Close each mold with silicone lid and stack in a staggered position, so the cups don’t line up. Then you won’t have lids sucked in and deformed bites.
  • Then place on top of the trivet with handles. If your trivet doesn’t have handles, you might struggle getting mold placed carefully into a 6 quart pot. It is very tight and be careful not to spill.
  • Place trivet Inside Instant Pot, close the lid, set pressure release valve to Sealing and press Pressure Cook on Low for 8 minutes – 8 quart Instant Pot, 11 minutes – 6 quart Instant Pot.
  • After do Quick Release by turning the valve to Venting. Using oven mitts and holding onto handles of the trivet or to the mold itself, remove molds with egg bites from Instant Pot.
  • Open the lids, cool off a few minutes and using small silicone spatula go around the edge staying close to the walls of each opening and release egg bites one by one.

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Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to  5 days. To reheat pop a few on a plate in the microwave and reheat for 1 – 1.5 minutes from frozen or 30 seconds for fresh.
  • Freeze: Cook and cool egg bites. Pop in an airtight glass container with a lid and freeze for up to 3 months. If you want to freeze in a resealable Ziploc bag, lay egg bites flat first and then toss deeper into the freezer with frozen egg bites.
  • Where can I get this silicone mold? I bought this one, actually a set of 2, on Amazon. What I like is that it has 2 lids and not 1, to prevent spilling. Pay attention that lid is also silicone and not plastic, so you will not cook it.
  • Egg whites: You can replace eggs with 2 1/4 cups of egg whites. And I also believe you will have to whisk them with a real whisk not a fork. Just to mix well.
  • No Low pressure option? If your Instant Pot doesn’t have Low pressure, you can cook on High – egg bites will puff up more.
  • Prep toppings small: You can add anything you want. Just make sure to dice, chop or grate finely since egg bites are small.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg bite | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: North American
Author: Olena Osipov
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Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Thank you for your recipe and hints. I followed a different person’s recipe, first, so I had already used a blender. You were correct–ALL the pepper ended up in a layer on the bottom of each egg bite. Ugh! I only have a 3 qt. Instant Pot and no egg molds (yet). I used 5 vintage stainless poached egg cups and one small silicone prep bowl with cooking spray. I tried the 11 minutes as you suggested on low pressure (despite the other recipe saying to use high pressure). They were definitely cooked. Might try a minute less–could be the stainless versus silicone cooking a bit too much. Eggs in the stainless molds still stuck a bit. Next time, I’ll try 4 oz., straight-sided glass cannning jars and leave out the salt/pepper. Hoping they taste as good if I add a pinch of salt and pepper after unmolding.

    1. Sounds good, love to hear how you are experimenting. Yes, eggs do not stick as much to glass and silicone containers.

  2. Simplest recipe I’ve found. I will try it and let you know. The trivet just makes extraction of the mold easier? I thought it was o keep from burning due to contact with bottom of the inner pot and even cooking.

  3. How many egg bites do you usually eat in one serving? Wanted to try this out for work breakfasts and was curious because Iโ€™m watching my calories.

    1. It depends. Everyone has different dietary needs. Each recipe card has nutritional info which you can refer to calculate how many egg bites you would like to eat.

  4. 5 stars
    I used this recipe n I put my pot on high n my bites were excellent!!!
    T.y for the recipe ๐Ÿ˜‰

  5. 5 stars
    Can I make this without a trivet and steam diverted? I have the egg molds but no trivet & steam diverter.

    1. No steam diverter is fine. If you can somehow place filled molds inside the Instant Pot without spilling, then yes.

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