3.97 29 Published Aug 09, 2021, Updated Jul 09, 2024 They’re prepared similar to how I make my baked eggplant parmesan with an almond flour coating and they’re so tasty. Everyone in our house loves them including my daughter, Olivia, who is 20 months old so they’re toddler approved too. I know your family is going to love them as well. These pizza bites remind me of bagel bites, only MUCH healthier with a veggie base!
Here’s What You Need
zucchini – this recipe is perfect to use up the abundance of zucchini that’s likely exploding from your garden! You need 2 medium zucchini. egg – you’ll whisk the egg up and this will be your egg wash before coating the zucchini slices, which helps the almond flour stick. almond flour – to give the zucchini a delicious, slightly crunchy texture. garlic powder – one of my staple savory spices… say that three times fast! salt – brings all of the flavors together! Italian seasoning – compliments the pizza flavor perfectly. pizza sauce – make your own using my homemade pizza sauce recipe or use store-bought. Just watch out for added sugar in the store-bought versions. mozzarella cheese – sprinkle on a little mozzarella cheese for the perfect bite. You can omit this or use dairy-free cheese if needed. turkey pepperoni Chomps – I love using sliced turkey pepperoni meat sticks as mini pepperoni for these little pizzas! They’re the perfect size, but if needed you can swap for traditional mini pepperoni, sausage or tempeh sausage as well. You’ll just want to make sure these items are chopped into small pieces.
Substitutions & Notes
The best thing about pizza is how customizable it is and zucchini pizza bites are no different!
Dairy-free – skip the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese instead! There are some great vegan mozzarella brands on the market now. Nut-free – if you’re allergic to nuts, you can use breadcrumbs instead. Vegetarian – ditch the meat and add extra veggies or try tempeh sausage. Vegan – I haven’t tried this, but according to a quick search, flaxseed eggs work as an egg wash before breading! Try a flaxseed egg in place of a traditional egg and skip the cheese to make these bites vegan. Swap the sauce – in the mood for a different sauce? Go wild! These would be delicious with traditional pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto! Add veggies – feel free to add extra veggies on these little bites! I love them with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms. Just chop the veggies into small pieces. Try different meat – Any type of protein works on these bites! Feel free to swap out for your favorite.
Can You Make Them in Advance?
Yes! If you want to make these ahead of time I would bread and bake all of the zucchini pieces first. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply add the toppings and broil for 4-5 minutes.
How to Store Leftovers
From my experience, anything breaded tends to lose its crispiness in storage but that doesn’t mean I don’t do it! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, I recommend using a toaster oven or conventional oven to get some of that crisp back!
More Zucchini Recipes to Try
Baked Zucchini Fries Zucchini Noodle Fettuccine Alfredo Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken Zucchini Boats Healthy Zucchini Muffins Healthy Zucchini Bread
