I'm Marci! Join me here on TIDBITS for healthy Instant Pot recipes and get 10 free recipes from my cookbook, Master the Electric Pressure CookerThese Oatmeal Muffins are named after my son and are very near and dear to my heart. They are a perfectly sweet bite of portable oatmeal and an absolute joy to eat for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. This recipe is Sponsored by Bob's Red Mill and features their Quick Cooking Oats.
Update: 3/26/18 Some people were having issues with the batter being too wet when they increased the maple syrup from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup. I changed the directions to say to add extra brown sugar instead of more maple syrup if you want a sweeter bite. I also added an extra teaspoon of baking powder to the original recipe to make them lighter. Enjoy!
As I mentioned, these BeeBo Bites and these Pumpkin Spice and Gluten Free versions are named after my son. I have twin boys and one of them is loud, curious/mischievous, and lives and breathes for attention – be it positive or negative. The other one, however, is mostly quiet, thoughtful, and naturally desires to be good and choose the right. His nickname is BeeBo.
I waited for him to get off the bus one day and watched as his strong, brave face melted into tears at the first sight of me. All he could choke out was “the kids were so mean to me today” as he cried into my shoulder. My big mommy heart ached more than I could stand.
Eventually, he told me that a kid had teased him in class and then proceeded to gather more kids on the bus to tease him all the way home. Oh, how the mama bear in me wanted to go break down some doors!
Strangely enough, this incident is where this recipe all started.
This recipe came to me in the early hours of the morning while everyone was still asleep. I had pulled out ingredients with the intent of making something involving oatmeal, but I was too busy thinking on how I could start BeeBo's day off right.
As I racked my brain of how to make everything all better for him, ingredients and measurements instead seemed to pour into my mind.
What came out of my pressure cooker that morning was the cutest, fluffiest, most moist and portable oatmeal bite I've ever seen. I knew my kids would love them.
But I hadn't solved the problem yet on how to bring a smile to my sad boy's face and renew his confidence to go face the world. And that was when inspiration hit. I would call these Oatmeal Power Bites, BeeBo Bites. I would dedicate this recipe to him because he is strong and capable of meeting this new day with fearless power.
As the kids gathered around the table I told them of my new creation and I wish I had a picture of the smile that spread across my boy's face when I told him this recipe was named after him. The fact that everyone loved them and kept making comments like, “Wow, BeeBo, you taste good (followed by lots of giggles)” “BeeBo bites are the best breakfast ever” “Can I take Beebo Bites to school for lunch” was just icing on the cake.
Despite the fact that these bites are simply the most amazing, delicious, and healthy form of portable oatmeal, they are also a roundabout method of making my boy get lots of positive attention that lifted his spirits in a way that just my words of comfort couldn't.
I learned that day that being a mom is never black and white and my “techniques” may work one day and wreak havoc the next.
And sometimes, just sometimes a broken heart can be mended by simply naming a yummy little oatmeal bite after a boy in need of a self-esteem boost.
Parenting tip learned by heavenly inspiration, as most best ideas are.
Now go make somebody in your life a bit happier with a hug and a BeeBo Bite. Their day will be ever brighter!
And if you try these, let me know what you think. I'd love to tell my son that there are others out there loving his BeeBo Bites!
As I mentioned with the Denver Style “Sous Vide” Eggs, these make a great breakfast on the go or a make-ahead lunch. Pack them up in this amazing glass container (with a leak-proof seal around the exterior as well as down the middle – genius!). They are dishwasher and microwave friendly and, in my opinion, the best make-ahead meal container out there!
One final shout out to my favorite silicone trays. This brand was my favorite out of 4.
And finally a video to show you just how simple these babies are to throw together.
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Other Favorite Breakfasts
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Muffins AKA Beebo Bites
- Pumpkin Spice Beebo Bites
- Perfect No Break Hard Boiled Eggs
- Perfect Pressure Cooker Oats
- Banana Custard Steel Cut Oats
- Denver Style “Sous Vide” Eggs
Oatmeal Power Bites AKA BeeBo Bites
Affectionately called BeeBo Bites after my son who asks for food to make him strong, these Oatmeal Power Bites are full of whole grains, protein, and fiber and will absolutely help power you through your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 14
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (add an extra 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar if you want it sweeter)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh, thawed frozen, or freeze dried)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add quick oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and stir just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Generously spray the 2 silicone molds with non-stick spray. Using an ice cream scoop (that measures about 1/4 cup), divide all of the batter into the molds.
- Stack one of the filled molds on top of a trivet. Place 4 narrow mason jar lids on top followed by the second silicone mold.
- Pour 1 cup water into the pressure cooker pot and place the trivet and filled silicone molds inside.
- Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Let the oatmeal bites cool if needed for handling. Using a butter knife or spoon, scrape around each oatmeal bite to release it, then turn them over on to a cooling rack or plate.
- Enjoy warm as is or with a side of syrup for dipping. Also perfect for on the go.
- Store extras in the refrigerator. Delicious chilled or warmed back up from the fridge. Freeze beautifully as well.
Notes
- I've substituted the flour with both oat flour and almond flour with great results! The almond flour is a bit different in texture but still really good.
- Old fashioned rolled oats can also be substituted for quick oats. It's got more of a dense chew, but it's yummy either way.
- Tip: Chocolate chips make a delicious alternative to the blueberries. In fact, my kids insist it's the only way
Keywords: instant pot, pressure cooker, breakfast, oatmeal, healthy breakfast, protein
Hi Marci, can I just use foil to cover the first tray instead of mason jar lids?? And then put the second tray on top
Patricia, I use the lids to give some space between the trays so the bottom layer can rise. I think if you did the foil, they would still taste good, just might be squashed a bit.
Thank you
I only have regular oats, not quick-cook. Can I whirl these is a food processor to break them down a bit so that I can use them? Or, so Can I just substitute them as-is?
Susan, I’ve substituted as is and they have a bit more of a chew, but are still really good. The food processor idea is a great idea, but if you could definitely try it either way.
Made this recipe tonight but unfortunately they turned out soggy. Not sure what could have gone wrong? but they still tasted nice:)
P.s. I used Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup honey instead of maple syrup.
Tanya, I tested them out with 1/2 cup of syrup today and used yogurt that wasn’t thick like greek yogurt and mind were a bit soggy on top. I may adjust the recipe to say to add 2 T of brown sugar instead of extra maple syrup if a sweeter bite is wanted. I’ll play with that tomorrow, but that is what I’m suspecting is going wrong when people say they are too moist.
Love these and the story. I made them with almond flour and old fashioned oats and stored in the refrigerator. To that end, they’re moist from being refrigerated
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Whoops! I didn’t mean to submit the above comment yet. Anyway, I don’t find the moisture to be a bad thing or the texture from the almond flour. I love the recipe and the portability of these bites! Thank you for sharing the recipe and your story. These will be a staple for me for something relatively healthy, filling and easy.
Audrey, Thanks for letting me know your thoughts! My kids really like the almond flour version I tested a couple weeks ago as well. I’m so glad they’ve become a staple in your home as well 🙂
I’m temporarily dairy free for my newest baby – what would you recommend as a substitute for the yogurt? I’m thinking applesauce and protein powder? (Always looking to sneak in extra protein while I’m nursing – I’m not always good at getting enough!)
Katherine, I substituted the yogurt with homemade applesauce last week and it worked perfectly. It was a thicker applesauce, but I would think store bought would work great. I was going to experiment with pumpkin puree and mashed bananas as well. Protein powder is a great idea! Who has time for a well balanced meal with a newborn :). Enjoy your baby!
Any thoughts on substituting with banana (perhaps to replace the maple syrup?) I recently made an amazing stove top oatmeal that ONLY had oats and banana (and water of course). Basically puréed the banana until smooth. I love the idea that we were getting the sweetness from just the banana rather than syrup and would be interested to know if you think it would work in this instance as well?
Katie, That will absolutely work! I love it that way, but I don’t mind things being minimally sweet. So if you’re used to that, you will love it.
Can aluminum foil be used in between trays instead of lids?
Andrea, Like make aluminum balls to space them out? Or are you wanting to cover them with foil? The beebo bites need some room to expand so as long as there is some space between the 2 trays, you should be good to go.
I don’t have mason jar lids so was wondering what I could use as substitute….
Andrea, if you have racks tall enough that could stack the second layer, that would work. Look around your kitchen and see if you can think of something else. It took me awhile to figure out the lid trick after I tried several other things! You could always cook one at a time as well. Let me know if you figure anything out!
Hi! Can I use Balkan-style yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?
Karen, I’ve never tried that type of yogurt, but I’ve used a few different kinds so I suspect it would work great!
Hi Marci love the sound of this recipe Was wondering I dont have the silicone pans yet could I use small ranikins instead and would I cook the same amount of time. Am drying to try them Thanks
Marci I havent got my silicone pans yet could I use small ramikins for this recipe I sounds delicious and am dying to try it
Bella, yes, that should work great! There’s been a couple people do it with mason jars. I would keep the time the same. Enjoy!
Hi, I’m new to this site, but I just wanted to point out I made this recipe and it’s become one of my go to recipes for breakfast although I used old fashioned rolled oats because that’s what I had on hand, but they are a little dense and next time I will try quick cooking. Regardless, the reason I am posting is because I always (in my head or aloud) refer to them as Beebo bites! Just wanted to let him know.
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Cathy, I love the fact that you took the time to let me know this! I will pass on the word to my Beebo. It always makes him smile, thank you! And yes, they are definitely lighter with quick oats.
This recipe looks amazing and I will be trying it… very soon! I just bought my first silicone mold… and only have one. I wonder if there’s any harm in letting the mixture sit during the cooking of the first batch. I guess I’ll find out. I’m sure I’ll soon be ordering another… Thanks for sharing this!
Dorthy, that will work just great! You’ll love them!
These sound amazing, but we have allergies to eggs and wheat in the house. Any suggestions on substitutes?
E’s Mom, I’ve used a gluten free flour blend as well as oat flour as a substitute for the wheat, but I’m not as familiar with how to substitute eggs successfully. If you try something and it works, let me know! I’ve had others ask me about this one as well.
this website has suggestions for vegan egg substitutes
Mary, Thank you! I’ve never tried this, let me know if you do.
these look yummy, I tried adding the nutrition into my weight watchers app but need the Saturated fat could you please let me know what it is TIA
Tammy, looks like it’s 5.2 g
Sorry, forgot to post link on my previous comment
https://plenteousveg.com/vegan-egg-substitutes-baking/
may be a dumb question, the nutrition facts says serves 6, is that per 1 oatmeal bite? or 6? I’m also on weight watchers so also trying to figure out how many points for one.
Jessica, Good catch! I meant to say 7 servings because each tray makes 7 bites. So the serving would be 2 Beebo Bites. I fixed that in the nutrition facts. Tammy, that would make the saturated fat be 4.5 grams instead
Do you have a link for your glass divided containers and your silicone molds? I looked but didn’t see! I love those!
I added an extra link next to the picture of the containers, but there is also a link right above the recipe. They are still my favorite!
I have made these twice. Both times when I get them out of the IP they are puffy and by the time they cool they shrink and become dense. Is that what they are supposed to do? Have you ever baked them in the oven? I make them with chocolate chips and my boys love them. But they always ask about Beebo. They want to know how he got that name and what his real name is? And also if the bullying stopped. My 9 yr old was very upset for him.
Stacey, I just got chills from head to toe. What caring boys you are raising! Tell them his name is Will (we call him Strong Will because he was born not breathing and surprised all the medical staff). There were perhaps a few more bullying episodes but his twin brother had is back and it made all the difference. In regards to the Beebo Bites, they are definitely lighter right out of the pressure cooker and become denser as they cool. It kind of reminds me of oatmeal how it thickens as it cools. That said, I warm leftovers up in the microwave and we still love them. I just pulled a batch out of the freezer this morning in fact for breakfast and we’ll warm them up and eat them with a side of vanilla cashew cream dip (that recipe coming soon!)
We ate a whole batch in 3 days. We love them. I’m going to try adding banana like someone posted earlier. Do they need to be refrigerated? I didn’t 😳 but I read a comment about it. My boys liked hearing about Will, but still want to know how he got the name Beebo? Thanks!
Stacey, I store them in the fridge, but honestly, I’m not completely sure if they have to be or not. I just tend to be a “better safe than sorry” type. The name Beebo came from my daughter. She was 2 when they were born and for some reason she called him Beebo and it stuck 🙂
Marci, can I substitute anything for the maple syrup?
Andrea, Yes, sugar, honey, brown sugar, agave. . . I believe they will all work just fine.
Have made these and gdaughters an wife absolutely love them(#128077#) Thank you I’m a big fan
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Bill, I’m so thrilled to hear that! Nice to see a man comment around here 🙂
So tasty and quick and easy. I most definetly will purchase a second silicone mold. This recipe is a keeper.
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FYI 2 bites being 1 serving is equal to 5 WW points.
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Donna, Thanks for that! I had someone ask me and I wasn’t sure
Just tried these last night – used rice flour instead and also regular rolled oats and seemed to work fine. I think this is a good base and it can easily be adjusted for my families taste preferences.
Martha, thanks for letting me know about your ingredient swap. People oftentimes ask me what other flours can be used, but I hadn’t tried rice flour.
OMG! These were wonderful! We love the texture of them. I just had 1 egg bite cooker, so I cooked 2 separate batches and that worked great. Kohl’s have these on sale now, and tomorrow I will have 30% off and will buy a 2nd one. I’ve tried many of your recipes and loved them all. Thank you. Sorry your son had a bad day!
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Barb, I’m so glad you loved them! I didn’t know Kohls sold the silicone molds, I’ll have to pass that along. Thank you for mentioning him. He’s the toughest kid I know. Definitely has tougher skin than I did as a kid!
Hi,
Can I use all purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour?
Kim, yes, that will work great!
These BeeBo Power Bites are awesome!
I received two egg bite molds for Valentine’s day and couldn’t wait to try this recipe. Since I didn’t have Mason jar lids to stack the trays I only made half a recipe and modified the recipe to ingredients I have on hand: old-fashioned oats for quick cooking oats; vanilla yogurt for Greek yogurt; 3 TB honey for pure maple syrup: all-purpose flour for wheat flour; and raisins for blueberries. I still used eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla extract so I hope they still qualify as “BeeBo power bites”! 🙂
The batter was very thin so I will make some Greek yogurt and use it the next time to see if that helps. Probably because it was so thin I ended up using both molds. (The width of my molds are 6 1\4 inches.) I placed a trivet between the molds and put the stacked molds on a trivet with handles. When they were done I opened the lid and the bites in the top tray had risen almost half an inch while those on the bottom didn’t. Once both trays cooled a bit, the bites in both trays were level with the molds though the ones on the bottom had lines from the trivet for that “grilled” look.
Despite the height differences, both types tasted the same and the texture was the same as well. They popped out of the molds very easily and didn’t need to be loosened first. Also, my raisins were from last year, but they softened considerably in the pressure cooker and tasted like they were fresh.
I can’t wait to make these again!
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Ann, I’m so glad you made it all work for you! I do think a thick Greek yogurt works best, but it sounds like you got the hang of it. So many flavor possibles for sure!