These 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 version 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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Question of the day: If you had a month of free time to learn a hobby, what would it be?
I think I would go with learning to swim. I’ve taken lessons in the past (as an adult even) and have never been able to get comfortable with the water. In fact, I’ve been asked by swimmers making laps in the pool next to me if I had asthma or if I was a smoker ????. Talk about humiliating!
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Tools/Ingredients used to make Instant Pot Oatmeal Power Bites
- Instant Pot
- Bob’s Red Mill Quick Cooking Oats
- Popfex Silicone Trays
- Meal Prep Food Storage Containers
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Other Favorite Breakfasts
- 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
If I had a month to learn a new hobby? wow! It is difficult to imagine a free hour, let alone a free month–BUT, IF I DID, I would be up to my elbows in clay because I have always wanted to learn how to make beautiful (or any) pottery! Since I was 8 years old, I was smitten with beautiful thrown pots, mugs, bowls, etc and would love to make my own.
and by the way, it would have been hard to contain my motherly wrath with those kids who were mean to your son! Bullies drive me nuts. You are one sweet mama
Karen, when we get our free month in life, lets do this together! Thanks for your kind words, my heart is so full after reading all these comments of support and dreams. Love it!
That sounds like the perfect plan!!!
If I had a month to learn something new it would be watercolors. I’d love to learn to paint with watercolors. I have always loved the art form and the luscious colors. I haven’t painted since I was in elementary school – unless finger painting with the kids and grandkids counts! LOL!
Barbara, I never even knew I liked to paint until I had kids and did it just to entertain them. So it totally counts!
Barbara. Sign up for classes. When i retired that is what I did. Still taking classes. Love it. It is relaxing and creative. AND FUN.
Arlene – I would love to but I am not retired. In fact I have just launched into a new career to support my hubby and I while he is back in school pursuing his 2nd Masters degree and then this time next year he will be well into his Doctorate! I recently signed a contract to teach English to children in China and I’m taking classes to get certified in that as well. Water color painting will have to wait for awhile! LOL!
You are one busy lady. In time…
I would love to learn some basic carpentry skills. I love watching those home shows and wish I had spent more time paying attention during shop class in school. I love the satisfaction of creating something in the kitchen and think it must be the same with woodworking.
One month would give me time (I think!) to learn the carpentry skills I’d need to build the sauna I’ve always wanted! I took woodshop class in 9th grade (the only girl, and the only one in class who decided to make a complex onlay-technique tabletop using walnut, padauk and maple), and had a father who was a master carpenter before he passed away. He would be proud to know I had gotten back into it!
Kara, 3 words: YOU GO GIRL! And a high five, fist bump to go along with it!
I would love to devote a month to learning the art of working with glass … glass fusion, glass blowing, and maybe leaded glass panels!
My new hobby would definitely be ballroom dancing!! Took a semester class once in HS and had a blast. Even went to homecoming with one of my class mates and danced like Cinderella all night. Can’t remember a single step anymore and my hubby would laugh in my face if I suggested taking classes together. HA!
Laurel, Hahahaha! Don’t tell my husband, but I dated a guy in high school that made me feel like a graceful Cinderella even though I had no clue what I was doing. My husband wouldn’t take me serious for a second if I suggested ballroom dance classes!
If I had a month to learn a new hobby it would be sewing! My mom used to make us the cutest little skirts and bows, I’d love to do the same for my girls
A month to learn something new……. Sign Language. I’ve always been fascinated by it. I know the very basics and can sign White Christmas but that’s it. I’d love to be fluent in it.
Tell your son that bullies bully because they can. No other reason. I was bullied all through elementary school – I had 1 friend the entire time. I stayed inside at recess. In middle school I decided I didn’t care anymore and when the bullies tried starting with me, I’d smile say hello and keep walking with my chin up. Eventually they moved on because they stopped getting a reaction from me. To this day, it still hurts but I’m a better person.
Of course those bullies now want to be my friend, but darn, I’m too busy for you!
Nicole, I have chills all over. What a brave soul you had to be to do that. I think back to some of the things that challenged me in school and it about breaks my heart knowing my kids will come across these things as well. I always tell them that home will always be a place of safety and love and if nothing else, I can guarantee that.
I would love to learn how to make glass jewelry! That is my dream in life! And thanks for making me cry first thing in the morning! Be strong BeeBo! Your aunt loves you!
Maegan, That’s a good one! I would love to do that. He’s so excited that people are loving his BeeBo Bites. It makes him feel so special!
I’ve had swimming lessons too and still cannot swim! I do a great dead man’s float though–lol! If I had a month to learn something, it would be watercolor painting. That’s something I have admired in others for years, but haven’t tried yet.
Karen, hahaha, maybe I’ll give up on swimming and do watercolor with you then!
I would take piano lessons.
In my wildest dreams, I am a potter. I throw clay on a wheel, and with just my hands, I create a bowl, or vase, or cup. In real life, I have never even seen raw clay. With a month (and an unlimited budget–ha!) to devote to a new hobby, I would love to try my hand at pottery.
Anne, I would LOVE to do that as well! I’m adding that to my list
Such a hard choice! I want to learn how to do so many things better. I think I would start with woodworking, followed by refinishing furniture and then sewing. Guess I need more than one month.
If I had a month and money to afford equipment…I would love to learn machine embroidery.
Love the oats recipe too!????
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With a full month to learn something, I would learn to speak Spanish. We live in a community where many people are from Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala and I would love to be able to talk to them in their native language! I would then use this to help young mommas learn English so they could help their children in school.
Helen, I Love it and you are amazing!
Is there a way to make them without having the silicone trays?
Cindy, I think mason jars would work or silicone muffin liners. If you try something else, let me know!
Marci,
Do you heat up your egg bites with the fruit in your containers?
If I had a month to learn a new hobby it would be Adobe Illustrator. It’s good for my brain, but so much to learn in so little time!
With a full month to learn something I would learn to spin wool into yarn….. recipe looks so good!
Hi Marci!
Do you heat your eggs up in the same container as the fruit?
If I had a month to learn a hobby it would be Adobe Illustrator, so good for my brain, so much to learn.
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Sue, I’m assuming you’re talking about the glass containers? I take the fruit out, then heat up the rest. I would also love to master Adobe!
It would be swimming for me too (*embarrassed*)!
Such a sweet story about your little boy – thanks for sharing!
Christina, I watch graceful swimmers with so much awe! I wish I could do it!
So sorry your son was bullied! For my daughter’s Masters Thesis she developed a DVD series and one was on Cyberbullying. It’s called Adina’s Deck. Watch for cyberbullying, too. It can be just as, or more vicious than “live” bullying!! It’s awful!
As for a month of learning a new hobby, I’d love to learn to quilt! I’ve sewn for years but never dipped into quilting!
Barbara, I love that there a people like your daughter making others more aware of it! Thank her for me.
I will! She loves to get comments from students, teachers, therapists and others who have used her DVD! Take a look at the website. It’s possible your daughter’s school has shown it! If not, tell a counselor or teacher about it.
Thank you! I’m also a Nurse Practitioner in a pediatric clinic, this would be something great to bring there as well.
Yes, the DVD is appropriate for many different settings. The website is: adinasdeck.com if you want to pursue it! Thanks for all your comments.
I think I would want to learn a foreign language. I know it’s not exactly a hobby, but I would love to have Traveling as my hobby, and I think language skills would make it easier (and so would money and time…)
Mandy, I would love a language skill! I fear my tired mommy brain isn’t even capable of it anymore!
If I had a month of free time, I would love love LOVE to learn to quilt. I can sew but never took up quilting and am in awe at the beautiful work quilters do. Someday I hope to get brave enough to jump in and give it a try.
Beebo’s story just melted my heart, Marci. My oldest grandson was bullied when he was in grade school for something he had no control over. Fast forward…this same young man who was so hurt rose above and as a senior in high school is a few steps away from earning his Eagle Scout badge. Your son is going to be 1000 times the person those other kids will ever be. Beebo will do great things with his life….I just know it.
Goodness gracious…decisions, decisions. These delicious bites of oatmeal blueberry delight that have the PERFECT name, your Banana Custard Steel Cut Oats from yesterday, or the Denver Egg Bites…what to do, what to do? I’ve gotta try them all. Just ordered the silicone molds-can’t wait!
Carol, I’ve just cried my way through all these comments. To watch your kid bravely go face the world again and again is scary and inspiring all at the same time. I pray for them multiple times a day. I have no doubt my boy has the potential to be an amazing human being and he’ll learn so much from the hard times. And yes, make all the recipes! They are all so delicious! I get so excited to post new recipes, next weeks are just as amazing!
If I had a month, oh, I would love to learn to play the flute. I did buy one when I was younger, but I couldn’t afford lessons, and found it wasn’t easy to learn on your own. I still can’t afford lessons, in fact, I recently looked it up. I search youtube for flute duets, solos, with violin, etc., they don’t have to be professional for me to like them.
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Rosie, What a great idea! Youtube can be such a great resource.
I never thought of that. I’ve watched so many flute youtube vids you would have thought that would have crossed my mind! Thanks for the idea!!!!!!
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Beebo Bites do sound good, and a good treat for a little boy, or anyone. That would bring out the mama bear in me, too. I was very little, and at school I was sometimes picked on, no reason, who knows. I think it made me a kinder person, not that I would ever foist that on someone for a benefit later in life. I remember my mom calling the principal once when some boys held me down on the ground at recess in second grade.
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Rosie, Thankfully you could rise above it all! If nothing else, I hope my children learn kindness and respect from me.
If I had a month, I think I’d like to learn photography. I know some but I’d really like to know how to get good shots and all.
These oatmeal bites sound amazing. I’m sure they went a long way into cheering up your sweet boy. (My son is the same way). You go, momma!
Cecilia, I wish I could dive into photography more as well! There’s so much more to learn.
I’ve read everyone’s comments to get inspiration of what I’d do if I had a month to learn a hobby and I was more than inspired! I want to do what everyone else said – quilting, piano, Adobe Illustrator, – those might be my top three – oh and learning a language. I guess I need more than a month too.
Kris, Haha, I wish we could guarantee ourselves 1 month of each year to learn a new hobby! I love that there are so many mothers and grandmothers around here!
One more thing – thank you for sharing your story. I know it touched every mother’s/grandmother’s heart.
Wow, a month to learn anything! That would be tremendous. I think I would learn to crochet….my grandmother crocheted every night sitting in her blue chair ending the evening with Johnny Carson. Yup, that is what I would do so when I am an old lady I can sit in my chair and crochet! LOVE your blog btw…..It’s my favorite and you and your sister remind me of my daughters. Thanks!
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Mary, That would be a dream wouldn’t it :). My grandma sewed me prom dresses and I wish I had her skills. And thank you, blogging with my sis has been one of the most amazing and unexpected blessings in my life!
If I had a month of free time, I would begin to learn to speak Hindi. I love the Bead Bites recipe and just need to get the silicon tray. I also love so many of your recipes. Thank you for taking the time to create them and post. <
Lyttle, Never thought I’d hear someone say they want to learn Hindi! There must be a good story behind that! Thank you thank you for your kind words!
A new hobby…I think it would be learning to use the embroidery feature on my sewing machine ~ there is definitely a month’s worth of learning there! I have to share that my son’s nickname was Beebo when he was little. He had the sweetest most compassionate heart and still does at 35. He is in his second year of law school and felt called to go because he has such a heart for those who need help. He intends to practice public law and often volunteers in the local jail teaching life skills. Hugs to your Beebo!
Tamara, Oh my I had to grab me a kleenex. I loved what you wrote. If I can teach my kids kindness, I’ll consider myself a success as a mother!
I would like to learn to play the cello and be in a band like the Lumineers!
I have 2 sets of twins and a singleton in the middle. Isn’t it interesting how two kids that are the exact same age and did everything together, yet they’re so different?!! This story just breaks my heart. I have such a hard time with people being mean to my sweet kids. I’m intrigued by the things that you’re creating in these silicone molds! If I had a month of free time (I would miss my kids cuz they for sure wouldn’t be there! Haha!), but I would love to learn how to arrange flowers!!
Aubri, 2 sets of twins! My goodness you are a champion in my eyes! My boys are so different. I pray that they always recognize their strengths and not feel inferior with the differences in weaknesses. When my boys were babies, 1 hour of free me time was glorious!
If I had a month to learn something new it would be sign language. My friends have a hearing impaired son that I would love to be able to communicate with.
Debra, I didn’t even think of that one! I always wanted to learn it in high school, that’s a good one.
If I had a month devoted to learning a creative skill, I would learn printmaking and screen-printing.
If I had a free month (what’s that?!) I would love to learn to crochet!!
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Victoria, Haha! Right? I’m lucky if I get a free hour!
If I had a month to learn a hobby I’d like to learn to make stained glass pictures.
Elaine, Good one! I would love to do that!
I would totally learn carpentry as I have wanted to do that for years.
If I had a month to learn a hobby I would like to work and learn how to restore antique cars ????.
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I know it sounds crazy, especially since I’m almost 80, but I’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. I do flat metal collages, but would love to be able to do them in a 3-dimensional way.
Maryse, do it! What a great hobby!
Hopefully it wouldn’t take a month, but I’ve always thought learning calligraphy would be fun. I certainly wished I had the skills back when I was addressing all those invitations for my daughter’s wedding. Oh, and tell your son a little kindness can go a long way with bullies. Those boys are acting out because they’re hurting in some way on the inside. Maybe sharing some BeeBo Bites with a friendly note attached would warm their hearts and stomachs all while showing them that God still loves us even when we don’t act in very lovable ways. :o)
Sandy, Thank you for that amazing advice. I really needed to hear that! It’s so easy to want to defend my son, but what a great opportunity to show a child that God loves everyone and we should too. Beautiful words! Thank you thank you!
I would have a really hard time choosing one thing!!! 🙂 I would really love to learn woodworking…I would love to make/redo furniture, or trim around the house.
I would also really love to learn to play the guitar!
Thank you for your beautiful blog! I have learned so much and it is SUCH a joy to read – I feel like family here. 🙂
p.s As a mom of 2 boys…bullies stink!!! 🙁 I feel your pain and just keep trying to teach mine what is right and love them a ton to try and overshadow that meanness from others. We even pray for the bullies together in hopes that it gives my boys strength and feelings of empowerment. 🙂 Stay strong!!!
Allison, you inspired me! I’m going to take that approach with bullies. What a great way to teach compassion. Thank you!
If I had a free month, I’d learn self defense.
Oh, there are just so many things to learn that it is hard to choose. Learning a new language is definitely a good one but I’d like to learn playing the guitar. I’ve already bought one three years ago but haven’t gotten to play it yet. There is always something else that needs to be done first. Although it is important to take some me-time regularly…
Nicole, Always something! I would literally have to be put in different house and be banned from cooking and cleaning to literally take a month to learn something new. But how cool would that be 🙂
If I had a month of free time I would want to start learning the guitar together with my sweety #wearetherockband
Nils, I would absolutely love to have guitar skills! I tried in my teen years and sadly gave up after a couple weeks.
I can’t wait to make these for my two boys! If i had a month to learn a new hobby, I’d love to learn how to crochet!
If I had a month to learn a new hobby it would be quilting. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Woodworking here too… I can’t believe how many people have said this!
Hugs to Beebo and yay for the support of a loving family for the win!
Lindsay, I’ve been surprised by all the wood working as well! I would have never even thought of it and now I’m curious what everyone is loving about it so much ????. I’ll give BeeBo and the rest of the crew a hug from you ????
I would want to learn to crochet. I feel like that sort of thing has been left behind in the age of technology. Would love to learn old school hobbies!
I am currently taking watercolor classes, but think I would persue my culinary passion. I consider myself an excellent cook, but there is always something to learn. Would love to teach cooking to small groups.
Arlene, I dream of doing a kids cooking class from my home! My goal is to do a summer camp this year and have my daughter be the chef and I her sous chef :). I think it would be so much fun!
Go for it Marci. I am 73 and running out of energy. That sounds like so much fun and you certainly would make a positive impression on young minds. Most children now a days are so absorbed in technology and never communicate with their friends other than texting. IMO.
SOUNDS LIKE A GO TO ME.
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Arlene, all right! I’ll do it! I’ll start making note of recipes that would work well now so I’ll be ready when summer vacation hits. Thank you!
Proud of you!
It would probably be learning how to bake. I am a pretty good cook, but I can’t bake. I can even ruin a package of refrigerated Pillsbury cookies!
If I had a month to learn something new, I would love to learn to smoke food and to build a wood burning bread/ pizza oven!
Lucy, that is genius! I would love that!
I would learn sign language. I have taken a few classes, but I want to SERIOUSLY learn to sign.
I am wondering if anyone has ever replaced some of the eggs with mashed bananas? I am thinking it would be great to do a banana chocolate chip version?
Megan, I know there were some people on Facebook that didn’t want eggs in theirs so they were going to substitute it with applesauce or bananas. But if eggs aren’t an issue for you, I would substitute mashed bananas for the yogurt instead. That would be so good!
Hi! Where did you buy that glass container with dividers! I’ve been looking for that kind for my meal prep as I dont want to use plastic containers. And what brand of silicone mold do you recommend best? Thanks!
Karen, All the links are in the post itself! The glass containers are the best, I LOVE them! And I use the silicone containers at least 3 times a week on BeeBo Bites alone! My kids will eat those for any meal of the day.
Hi! I followed the recipe exactly, and used the same silicone trays, but my bites came out soggy. I had to finish baking in my oven. Any suggestions?
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Lynn, They definitely shouldn’t be soggy. Did you use regular yogurt instead of greek? That could maybe make them more soft. How much syrup?
These sound good but I am not a fan of maple syrup..can another kind of syrup be used…Thank you
Beverly, yes, I’ve used honey and golden syrup as well. Both good!
Thank you
I am 81 and just found this recipe….with in about 15 mins. I had stuff all together and made them..WOW…yum yum..I love the story also
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I tried to give it a 5 but it would only take the one….:-(
Sandy, I’m so glad you loved them! It’s my families favorite breakfast/snack right now!
Can I use honey in these instead of maple syrup??
Brandy, I never have, but I believe it would work great! Well actually, I believe I made a chocolate chip peanut butter version with honey. Sorry! I can’t remember for sure. I’ve made them so many times!
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👍 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