Easy Zucchini Pizza Bites (GF, DF options)

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These zucchini pizza bites are the crispy, cheesy little heroes your summer needs. They're fast, fun, and straight-up addictive in the best possible way.

What To Make When Your Garden’s Zucchini Stage a Takeover

Okay, so picture this: it’s 4:00 p.m., you’re feeling snacky, and your garden is staring at you with a pile of zucchini that need to be picked. Enter these mini pizza bites— melty and wildly satisfying. I made them once just to "test the recipe" and my husband and I ended up eating the entire batch straight from the pan. No regrets. They're like pizza’s healthy-ish little cousin who still knows how to party.

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There’s just something magical about turning a classic “junk food” fave into a feel-good, veggie-packed masterpiece. I mean, if pizza can get a zucchini makeover this delicious, who's to say Alfredo can't be made from cauliflower or nacho cheese made with cashews?

How to Make Zucchini Pizza Bites

Thin zucchini slices on a cutting board. — **Step 1 :** Slice the zucchini. I found the easiest way to do this is with the largest setting on a mandolin. If you're good with a knife you can also slice the zucchini into ¼-inch rounds.

Zucchini slice soaking in a bowl of pizza sauce. — **Step 2 :** Dip in pizza sauce. Cover the entire zucchini round in a light coating. This is like the "glue" that the parmesan will stick too.

Zucchini slice coated in grated parmesan cheese. — **Step 3 :** Lightly drag the zucchini round through parmesan. Don't over do it! Less is more here.

Zucchini pizza bites stacks on a baking pan about to be baked. — **Step 4 :** Create stacks. I prefer short stacks of 3-4 zucchini rounds. I don't recommend stacking more than 7 because it can tip over in the oven. Slip a pepperoni in between the rounds to amp up the protein if you want!

Serve em' up!

These pizza bites were made for parties—bite-sized, crispy, and totally irresistible. Let them cool for a few minutes so they get that perfect golden edge, then pile them onto a platter with warm marinara for dipping action. Heads up: the melty cheese can get a little messy (in the best way), so keep napkins handy and let the snacking commence!

Zucchini Bites FAQs

Are these zucchini bites gluten free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten free. There are no breadcrumbs in the coating which are usually included in breaded zucchini like this. As always, make sure to check the product labels on the pizza sauce and parmesan to ensure they don't include gluten.

Can you use marinara sauce instead of pizza sauce?

Yes, the sauce might be a little thinner depending on the brand but either can be used in this recipe.

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