These Instant Pot dairy-free egg bites don’t taste dairy-free at all. Really! They actually taste very buttery! They’re rich, decadent, smooth, creamy, and “cheesy.” They also reheat beautifully. Have I sold you on these creamy, dreamy egg bites yet? If not, I think this next picture will do it. You know you want to take a bite out of one of these: I have been watching folks share pictures of their “sous vide” egg bites in the Instant Pot group that I belong to on facebook and whenever I’d see a photo of an egg bite pop up in my newsfeed, I’d wonder if I could make them dairy-free. Ever since giving birth to my son, I’ve been able to tolerate dairy (not sure why) but I very vividly remember what it was like to have to avoid it. While I can eat dairy these days the truth is that I’m so used to avoiding it that I actually still eat mostly dairy-free. I knew there had to be a way to make these egg bites dairy-free, and there is! But it’ll require a trip to Whole Foods or another healthy grocery store where you’ll have to buy a couple of specialty ingredients: dairy-free “cheese” and dairy-free yogurt. I used Daiya brand for the “cheese” and So Delicious for the coconut yogurt (don’t worry, you won’t taste any coconut flavor in this recipe!). It’s worth the trip, especially if you’ve been wanting to try those egg bites! You’ll also want to use this silicone mold to make these egg bites. I’ve heard that it’s possible to use little mason jars, but I’ve never tried it. I’m a gadget queen, so I decided to buy the mold. If you try it another way, let me know! I know this might sound like a high maintenance recipe since it requires a silicone mold and a few specialty ingredients. BUT hear me out. Two tiny egg bites from Starbucks will cost you about $5. Even if you buy the silicone mold, buy the most expensive eggs at Whole Foods, and the special cheese and yogurt, you’ll still end up saving money on your very first batch (this recipe makes 14 egg bites). These egg bites reheat well too. My fridge is currently filled to the brim with egg bites (the perks of being a food blogger who has to test recipes) and yet, I’m already excited about getting through the egg bites in the fridge so that I can play around with more variations! I’m thinking of adding caramelized onions or leeks and bacon to my next batch. Let me know if you come up with a tasty combo for these bites! Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
