Instant Pot Banana Bread Bites

Step 1

Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the inner liner of the pressure cooker (2 cups if using the 8 qt).

Step 2

Spray the bites molds with baking spray and set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugars together.

Step 4

Add the beaten eggs and vanilla to the creamed butter/sugar mixture. Use a spoon to mix well.

Step 5

In another mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork.

Step 6

Stir the bananas and buttermilk (or sour cream) into the butter/sugar mixture and mix well.

Step 7

In another mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Step 8

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir by hand, until just moistened. Don't over mix!

Step 9

Spoon the batter into prepared bites mold*, fill openings half full (or use a 2 oz ice cream scoop). Cover with foil, leaving some room for the bites to rise a little. Gently crimp the edges.

Step 10

Set the trivet on the counter, and put the mold on it. Stack a second filled mold on top of that and carefully place it in the pot using the handles.

Step 11

Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

Step 12

Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 14 minutes. High pressure.

Step 13

After the cook time is finished, turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to quick release the steam/pressure.

Step 14

After all of the pressure is out and the pin in the lid drops down, open it and use silicone mitts or pot holders to very carefully remove the trivet, using the handles.

Step 15

Carefully remove the foil, and release the bites from the mold onto a plate.

Step 16

Serve the banana bread bites warm, slathered in butter, or let it cool and eat them as you like.