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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Snacks

    Zucchini Pizza Bites

    Published: Aug 24, 2023 ยท Updated: Aug 24, 2023 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Zucchini pizza bites are a simple, 3 ingredient snack or appetizer that gives you a full serving of veggies plus filling protein and fiber. Ready in under 20 minutes.

    baked zucchini slices topped with pizza sauce and cheese on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • About Mini Zucchini Pizzas
      • Ingredients
        • Recipe Cost
    • How to Make Baked Zucchini Pizza Bites
    • How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • Alternative Prep & Cooking
        • How to Make Allergy-Friendly
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make-Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Zucchini Pizza Bites

    About Mini Zucchini Pizzas

    Snacks often lack veggies, but these zucchini pizza bites make up for it.

    Using a whole zucchini that is sliced into bite-sized pieces, and then topped with pizza sauce and cheese, you'll get veggies, flavor, and protein in one!

    They are a tasty and fun way to enjoy extra vegetables.

    I love that these zucchini pizza bites can be made in the air fryer, oven, or toaster oven.

    Plus, you get satisfying protein and fiber to help you feel full at snack time.

    The recipe serves one but can easily be multiplied to make more.

    zucchini, bowl of shredded cheese, bowl of pizza sauce with text overlay describing ingredients.

    Ingredients

    Zucchini: You'll need one fresh zucchini. A medium-sized zucchini was used for testing, so adjust the pizza sauce and cheese amounts as needed.

    Pizza sauce: Use either pizza sauce, pasta sauce, or marinara sauce. In a pinch, you could use tomato sauce. However, plain tomato sauce can be a bit acidic, and you might want to add a pinch of salt, sugar, and/or Italian seasoning to give it more flavor.

    Cheese: Mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and Monterey jack cheese are all good cheese options. Freshly grated cheese will give more flavor, but it's not mandatory.

    Recipe Cost

    • zucchini 1 medium: $0.78
    • pizza sauce โ…“ cup: $0.42
    • cheddar cheese ยผ cup: $0.30

    TOTAL COST: $ or $/serving (Based on San Diego grocery stores 2023)

    Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.

    four photo collage with knife slicing a zucchini, then bowls of pizza sauce and mozzarella topping zucchini slices, zucchini slices topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella before baking, zucchini pizza slices after baking.

    How to Make Baked Zucchini Pizza Bites

    Time needed: 17 minutes

    Making these oven-baked zucchini pizza bites is super simple. Here's how:

    1. Slice a zucchini squash into โ…›-inch thick slices.

    2. Top each slice with pizza sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.

    3. Put on a baking sheet, and transfer to the oven.

    4. Remove from the oven, and enjoy

    How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

    You can also these zucchini pizza bites in the air fryer.

    1. Slice a zucchini squash into โ…›-inch thick slices.
    2. Top each slice with pizza sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
    3. Place them in one layer in the air fryer.
    4. Remove from the air fryer, and enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    Toppings: Want to change this up or add more flavor? Feel free to add a pepperoni, olive slices, or crumbled sausage.

    Alternative Prep & Cooking

    You can prepare these in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer. See the recipe directions below for how to cook in each.

    How to Make Allergy-Friendly

    These mini zucchini pizza bites are naturally gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, and nut-free. To make them dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese.

    Also, check that the pizza sauce doesn't have any ingredients you are looking to avoid.

    If you want a lower-sodium option, try making your own low-sodium pizza sauce.

    How to Fix a Mistake

    Too much pizza sauce: If it feels like there is too much pizza sauce, spoon some off before adding the cheese.

    Too much cheese: No such thing 🤣 But if you find that the cheese is falling off the zucchini slices, that's ok! The cheese will bake into a crispy shell around the zucchini slices and make them extra tasty.

    Make-Ahead Ideas

    I recommend eating these pretty soon after baking them as the zucchini flavor is a lot stronger as they cool.

    Storage Suggestions

    These are best enjoyed right after baking. However, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge, preferably in one layer, for up to 4 days.

    Reheat in the oven, air fryer, toaster oven, or microwave.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you make Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites?

    Yes, you can easily make zucchini pizza bites in the air fryer. See the directions below in the recipe card.

    Nutrition Benefits

    Zucchini Pizza Bites are high in protein and fiber for a snack with 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

    Plus, you get 50% RDA of Vitamin C, 19% of Vitamin A, 18% of calcium, and 11% of iron.

    What to Serve with Zucchini Pizza Bites

    While these are delicious, they likely will not fill you up for long.

    Pair these with a carbohydrate like crackers or chips to help you feel full for longer since they are low carb.

    Final thoughts:

    These are tasty and a fun way to get a veggie at snack time. Plus, you can make them in the oven, toaster oven, or in the air fryer.

    MORE ZUCCHINI RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna
    • Roasted Zucchini Sauce
    • Curry Lamb Stuffed Zucchini
    • Roasted Zucchini and Goat Cheese
    baked zucchini slices topped with pizza sauce and cheese on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Zucchini Pizza Bites

    These pizza bits are a simple snack or appetizer recipe full of veggies
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
    • โ…“ cup pizza sauce
    • ยผ cup shredded cheese

    Instructions

    Oven Baked Zucchini Pizza Bites

    • Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easier cleanup if desired.
    • Place the zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
    • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on each zucchini slice and spread it over the slice.
    • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the zucchini slices.
    • Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Let sit for a minute or two before eating. Enjoy!

    Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
    • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on each zucchini slice and spread it over the slice.
    • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the zucchini slices. Carefully place each slice in a single layer in the air fryer.
    • Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Let sit for a minute or two before eating. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan are all good cheese options.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    This post was originally published on June 22, 2012. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.


    These pizza bits are a simple snack or appetizer recipe full of veggies

    Zucchini Pizza Bites Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Zucchini Pizza Bites
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    137
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    22
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    619
    mg
    27
    %
    Potassium
     
    782
    mg
    22
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    11
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    935
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    41
    mg
    50
    %
    Calcium
     
    183
    mg
    18
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Autism United says

      June 25, 2012 at 11:05 am

      I know you are talking cooking for one but was thinking these would make great appetizers too. Nice recipe, see you next time.

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        June 29, 2012 at 11:34 am

        These are great appetizers! Especially for kids who love pizza

        Reply
    2. Winnie says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:54 am

      Wohhh I can't believe how easy these are to-make
      And these little bites look super delicious!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        June 29, 2012 at 11:08 am

        Thanks! They really are easy!

        Reply
    3. Michelle says

      June 28, 2012 at 9:39 am

      Very tasty looking! Great for a get together and a super way to get more veggies into the kids. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        June 29, 2012 at 11:38 am

        Thanks, they're great appetizers & kids love them ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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