Tender Corn, Ricotta and Apple Sun Bites
Small sun-shaped baked bites, soft inside and lightly golden outside. They combine sweet corn, creamy ricotta, and a gentle touch of grated apple for an original kid-friendly recipe that is easy to hold and great for lunch or snack time.
Ingredients
- 120 g cooked sweet corn kernels (well escurridos)
- 150 g ricotta cheese (whole or semidescremado)
- 80 g apple (grated finely and exprimida lightly)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 70 g oat flour (if desired without gluten, usar certificada without gluten)
- 40 g shredded mozzarella cheese (for dar elasticidad and dorado)
- 10 ml olive oil (more extra for engrasar the molde)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (optional, aporta aroma suave)
- 4 g baking powder (for dar ligereza)
- 1 g salt (a pinch)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C / 375 °F and lightly grease a fun-shaped silicone mold or a mini muffin pan with a little olive oil.
- 2
2. Place the cooked sweet corn kernels in a processor and pulse briefly, leaving some texture visible so the bites stay tender and easy to chew.
- 3
3. In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, beaten egg, grated apple, olive oil, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- 4
4. Add the pulsed corn, oat flour, shredded mozzarella, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until a thick, moist batter forms.
- 5
5. Divide the mixture among 12 mold cavities, filling almost to the top and smoothing the surface with a spoon.
- 6
6. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F, or until the little suns are set, puffed, and lightly golden around the edges.
- 7
7. Let them rest for 5 minutes out of the oven before unmolding so the ricotta and mozzarella can settle and the bites hold their shape better.
- 8
8. Serve warm or at room temperature. If desired, pair with fruit sticks or soft vegetables for a playful presentation.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture for younger children, process the apple together with the corn as well. If using a silicone mold, place it on a rigid baking tray for better stability.
Substitutions
You can replace the mozzarella with the same weight of another mild shredded cheese. The apple can be swapped for well-drained grated pear. Oat flour can be made by blending oats into a fine powder.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ratings & reviews
Sign in to rate this recipe
Sign in
