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These Sweetcorn and Quinoa Fritters are made from simple pantry and freezer staples. Fry them for a crispy finish or bake them for an easy, hands-off option - perfect for kids and toddlers!
Serving veggies in a different way can sometimes win over little ones, and these Sweetcorn Fritters are a fun option! If your kids love eating veggies this way, check out my other veggie fritter recipes like Broccoli Fritters, Zucchini Fritters, Mixed Vegetable Fritters, and Pea Fritters
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Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Kid-Approved - Fritters make veggies more appealing!
- Great for Lunchboxes - Delicious cold and easy to prep ahead.
- Freezer-Friendly - Double the batch for future meals.
- Allergy-Friendly - Gluten-free, dairy-free, and flax egg tested.
Ingredient Information
- Quinoa - The recipe features tri-colored quinoa, but you can use any variety.
- Chicken Stock - If making this for little ones, use homemade or low-sodium stock. You can also replace it with water or a 50:50 mix of stock and water to lower the sodium content.
- Frozen Sweetcorn - Fresh or canned sweetcorn can be used instead.
- Spring Onions (Scallions/Green Onions) - These add great flavor to the dish.
- Eggs - Two eggs are used in this recipe, but flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoon water per egg) have been tested as a successful alternative.
- Flour - Both all-purpose (plain) flour and buckwheat flour (for a gluten-free option) have been tested and work well.
- Baking Powder - Helps provide a lighter texture.
Step-by-Step Instructions (with Images)
- Mix Quinoa with Corn - The hot quinoa will defrost corn quickly. This also helps cool the quinoa down to a temperature ready for the egg. If you're using fresh or canned corn, allow the quinoa to cool before adding the egg
- Add Egg, Spring Onion, Flour, and Baking Powder - Stir until fully combined.
- Option 1 Cooking Method - Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
- Option 2 Cooking Method - Add tablespoons of mixture to tray and flatten to form fritters.
Cooking Tips and Tricks
- Frying
Be cautious when frying, as some sweetcorn kernels may pop.
The fritter mixture is packed with quinoa and corn, meaning there's more texture than batter holding it together. Drop a heaped tablespoon into the pan and gently flatten it with a spatula.
Cook for approximately 3 minutes before flipping. They should hold together well, but if they start to break apart, try adding a little more flour-start with 1 tablespoon at a time. - Baking
For more uniform, round fritters, use a round cookie cutter as a mold. Press the mixture into the cutter to shape before baking.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate - Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Freeze - Cool, then freeze on a baking tray. Once frozen, transfer to a container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat - Thaw overnight in the fridge and heat gently in a dry pan. (Also tasty cold!)
Recipe FAQs
These Sweetcorn and Quinoa Fritters are suitable for babies from 6 months+, as long as they are developmentally ready and have transitioned from purees or are following a baby-led weaning approach. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
These fritters contain egg, so ensure eggs have been safely introduced beforehand.
Corn can be a choking hazard for babies under 12 months. Consider chopping or pulsing the corn in a food processor to break it down slightly (but not smooth).
Use homemade or low-sodium stock to keep sodium levels down
For informational purposes only-each baby develops at their own pace. Make informed decisions for your child and consult a professional for personalised advice.
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Sweetcorn Quinoa Fritters
Ingredients
- 95g (½ cup) Quinoa
- 250ml (1 cup) Chicken Stock
- 360g (2½ cups) Frozen Sweetcorn
- 4 Spring Onions (Scallions / Green Onions), finely chopped
- 2 Eggs See notes for egg replacement
- 70g (½ cup) (½ cup) Flour Both all purpose/plain and buckwheat flour (for gluten free option) has been tested and work well.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
Frying Method
- 2 tablespoon oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat the chicken stock in a pan. Once at the boil add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 mins with the lid still on.
- In a large mixing bowl add the sweetcorn and cooked quinoa then stir to combine. (This will defrost the sweetcorn and cool down the quinoa)
- Add the spring onion, eggs and stir again. Add the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and add in a heaped tablespoon of the batter. Press down gently with a spatula and repeat until the frying pan is full.
Frying Method
- Fry the fritters on a medium heat for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Baking Method
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C (390°F ) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place heaped tablespoons of the batter on the lined baking tray, flatten them slightly, and bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
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Recipe Notes
- make them a heaped tablespoon in size and flatten when in the pan.
- Allow cooking for approx 3 min before flipping.
Claire
Hi Amy,
These look lovely! And it's great to find some dairy free recipes for my LO. What age would you say these are suitable for? My little girl is 6 months old and I'm doing a mix of puree and BLW but I'm still scared with the former textures that I'll ens up doing the heimlich manoeuvre!
Thanks in advance!
Amy
Hi Claire, There is nothing in these fritters that you can't offer from 6 months. However, every baby is different and you know your baby best. If you are doing a mix of puree and finger foods then I would recommend waiting until your girl has had experience of finger foods with similar textures. You could also chop up / puree the sweetcorn so it was less textured.
Virginia Hamlin
Like all of your recipes, these look great. I know this was posted a while ago now, but was wondering approximately how much cooked quinoa is 95g? We make big batches of quinoa in our rice cooker, so I always have some on hand, but not sure how much to use here. Thanks!
Amy
Thanks Virginia! I believe 1 cup of uncooked quinoa yields 3 cups of cooked quinoa. So I'd say you need 1.5 cups of cooked quinoa for this recipe. From google search this should be approx 275g cooked quinoa. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
Sofia
Ana,
I have tried most of your recipes and honestly they all turned just great!
I love how all your recipes are easy to make and yummy especially for working moms who barely have time to cook healthy meals for their little ones.
I tried this recipe today and my 1 year old lived it!
Thank you
Amy
THANK YOU! You have just made my day, thanks for taking the time to comment - it means so much and is the reason I keep this blog going. Keep enjoying the recipes! 😉
Maddy
Will this work for a school lunch? Will it harden when cold?
Amy
Hi Maddy, I often freeze these and pop them in my son's lunch box. He says he prefers them hot but is still happy to eat cold.
Jessie
These sound great, thank you so much for shsting. Why do you need baking powder in tge recipe? What does it add?
kristin
These look great, I have tried a lot of your recipes and my son has loved them all. Do you think oat flour would work in this recipe? I have it on hand but don't have buckwheat flour
Amy
HI Kristin, without trying it myself I can't say for sure, sorry. All-purpose / plain flour works well if you have that. So happy your son is enjoying the recipes 🙂
Dayna
I don’t get it I followed the recipe exactly but they were not like a batter at all!
Amy
Hi Danya, sorry that the recipe wasn't successful for you. Did you watch the video? How did your mixture compare to mine? It isn't really a wet batter type mixture but it holds together well when frying.
Jenny
So I'm very lucky that my son Jase is a good eater (although I'm sure he probably won't stay that way forever) but I have discovered that he gets kinda tired of the same things over and over. Who can blame him right? So I'm always looking for some yummy, healthy, toddler-friendly, doesn't require a ton of teeth (Jase only has two) recipes to make for him. We made these corn fritters today and I must say he loved them! They're super easy and versatile! I'm going to make them again but with black beans or sweet potatoes or whatever your baby likes really I think would work. This website has tons of great stuff! Highly recommend for any mamas out there looking for something a little different but easy!
Amy
Thank you so much Jenny, comments like this really make my day. So glad Jase loved these and I love the sound of how you are going to adapt the recipe. I'm sure he will stay a great eater for you!
Trish
Hello. What can be used in place of the eggs?
Amy
Hi Trish, you could try chia egg but I haven't experimented myself so can't say for sure how it would work.
Marlene
can canned corn be used instead of frozen?
Laura
I've used canned instead of frozen and it works a treat! I found 2 cans were the perfect amount
Jennifer
I just made these for my 1 year old cutie and my husband ate most of them! Thank you for introducing us to a great new summer family friendly side!!
Excellent recipe!
Amy
Ha ha! I love that your husband ate most of them! I hope your 1 year old enjoyed what was left! Thanks for your feedback, it means a lot ??
Michi
I used a non-stick skillet so I didn't need to use oil to fry. These are delicious! Can't wait to share with my son!
Amy
Hi Michi, I personally LOVE these and eat so many before they get to the table for lunch! Glad you like them too, I hope your son did too!
Jullian
Can I bake these instead of frying?
Amy
I've never tried baking them so can't say for sure but I think they could work.
Marta
Hi, this recipe looks REALLY good and I will try make thus today. Just a small question, can I make these fritters with whole wheat flour? Thank you!
Amy
Hi Marta, Thank you! I've never tried them with whole wheat flour but I'm sure it would work well. Let me know if you try them!
Sam
Hi (I hope this isn't a dumb question)
These look perfect for my little one. I was wondering if I could freeze them. I'm loving batch cooking at the moment.
Thanks
Amy
Hi Sam, sorry of the delay in getting back to you. Yes you can freeze them and I hope your little one enjoys them!