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Looking for a healthy, tasty and easy snack? These Baked Corn Fritters are a perfect choice. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of delicious flavours. Made with chickpeas, oats, sweet corn and simple seasonings, these homemade corn fritters are easy to prepare and perfect for the whole family. The best part about this recipe is that they are baked instead of fried, making them a healthier option when you are craving something crispy and delicious.
What Makes These Baked Fritters Healthy?
Chickpeas are the main ingredient in this recipe, and they are a wonderful source of plant-based protein, fibre, iron, folate and magnesium. Protein helps support healthy muscles, while fibre supports digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer. Oats are another nutritious ingredient that adds fibre, complex carbohydrates and important minerals to these fritters. They also help bind the mixture together without using regular flour. Together, chickpeas and oats make these baked fritters a filling and satisfying snack.
And how can we forget sweet corn? It adds natural sweetness, a lovely texture, and a beautiful golden colour to these fritters. Sweet corn is also a good source of fibre and provides vitamins and antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health. The combination of chickpeas, oats and sweet corn gives these healthy baked corn fritters a good balance of plant-based protein, fibre, and carbohydrates. A little garlic, onion, red chilli powder, turmeric and lemon seasoning add wonderful flavour without needing too many ingredients.
Another thing I love about this recipe is how simple it is to prepare. Just blend the chickpeas and oats with a few seasonings, mix in the sweet corn, shape the mixture into small fritters, and bake until golden brown. There is no deep frying, no complicated preparation and no need for eggs or dairy. These fritters can also be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats and suitable seasonings. They are a great option for anyone looking for a homemade snack made with wholesome ingredients.
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These Baked Corn Fritters are perfect for an evening snack, a light breakfast, weekend brunch or a quick appetizer for family gatherings. You can also pack them in lunchboxes or serve them as an after-school snack for kids. They taste delicious with green chutney, tomato sauce, or your favourite dip. Personally I love enjoying crispy fritters with a hot cup of ginger tea, especially on a cold or rainy evening. If you are looking for an easy, healthy corn fritters recipe that is nutritious, full of flavour and simple to make, these Baked Corn Fritters with Chickpeas and Oats are definitely worth trying.
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Recipe
Baked Corn Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sweet Corn
- 1 Cup Boiled Chickpea
- 1/2 Cup Oats
- 1/2 tspn Garlic Powder
- 1 tspn Onion Powder
- 1 tspn Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tspn salt
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/4 tspn Turmeric Powder
- 1 tspn Lemon Pepper Sichuan Seasoning
- White & Black Sesame
Instructions
- In a blender add chickpeas, oats, garlic, onion, red chilli powder, salt and water, Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the chickpea paste to a bowl, Add turmeric powder, lemon seasoning and corn then mix everything well.
- Now bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25–30 minutes or until the fritters are fully cooked and golden on top.
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
- Serve hot with a cup of tea or coffee or enjoy with your favourite dip.
- Enjoy😋
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