Instant Pot Pumpkin Churro Bites Recipe

Instant Pot Pumpkin Churro Bites – homemade pumpkin bread bites rolled in cinnamon and sugar made right in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Churro Bites

A few weeks ago, I shared these cream cheese stuffed Instant Pot Pumpkin Bites, and I’ve been meaning to post a churro version as well. These pumpkin churro bites are larger than the original pumpkin bites. Since there is no cream cheese stuffing, there is more room for batter in the molds. I used the full recipe from my Pumpkin Cream Muffins as the starting point.

A few people have asked about the texture before making. Since these are cooked with a covered heat, they aren’t the same texture as something baked in the oven, which is a drier heat. The texture is a richer, denser pumpkin bite.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• 2 Silicone Molds and Trivet
• 6 Qt Instant Pot
• Nonstick Cooking Spray

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHURRO PUMPKIN BITES

• Spray insides of silicone molds with nonstick cooking spray, then spray inside of silicone lids.
• Combine ingredients for pumpkin batter as instructed in the recipe.
• Divide pumpkin batter into molds and cover with silicone lids.
• If you don’t have silicone covers, cover molds tightly with foil.
• Add one cup of water to Instant Pot, then stack molds on trivet and place in Instant Pot.
• Cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Natural Pressure Release.
• Remove Churro bites from Instant Pot and molds.
• Brush lightly with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Please note this recipe makes 14 pumpkin bites. If you only have one silicone mold, you can divided the batter and cook in two batches.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Churro Bites

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Natural Pressure Release

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Homemade pumpkin bread bites rolled in cinnamon and sugar made right in the Instant Pot.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot, Instant Pot Pumpkin Churro Bites

Servings: 14 bites

Calories: 186 kcal

Author: Melissa

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin 100% pure pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup golden brown sugar firmly packed
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Churro Coating

• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Spray two sets of silicone molds and silicone lids with non stick cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, milk, honey, vegetable oil, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract and whisk together.

3. In a larger mixing bowl, combine baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.

4. Divide pumpkin batter evenly between molds for a total of 14 bites.

5. Cover both molds with silicone lids or with foil. Add one cup of water to Instant Pot and place molds on trivet and place in Instant Pot.

6. Cook for 12 minutes on high pressure, then let Natural Pressure Release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release additional pressure and carefully remove pumpkin bites from Instant Pot. Remove lids or foil and turn out onto a plate.

7. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Lightly brush pumpkin bites with melted butter and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Pumpkin Churro Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 167mg7%

Potassium 109mg3%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 2868IU57%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 39mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.