Heart-Healthy Zucchini Fritters

Elevate your snack game with Heart-Healthy Zucchini Fritters—a guilt-free, oven-baked twist on a classic favorite! These golden-brown fritters are packed with wholesome ingredients like freshly grated zucchini, fiber-rich rolled oats, and protein-boosting chickpea flour, making them a nutritious and delicious option for any time of day. Seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and parsley, each bite bursts with flavor while staying low in fat thanks to the light use of extra-virgin olive oil. Perfectly prepped in just 15 minutes and baked to crispy perfection, these fritters are an ideal choice for a health-conscious appetizer, snack, or light meal. Serve them with Greek yogurt or a crisp side salad for a satisfying dish that nourishes both body and soul. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly tasty—this recipe is perfect for your next meatless meal plan!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.25 cups chickpea flour
• 2 stalks green onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 large egg white
• 1 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 as needed olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with olive oil spray.

Step 2

Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, then gather the edges and tightly squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.

Step 3

Add the zucchini to a large mixing bowl. Stir in rolled oats, chickpea flour, finely chopped green onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy, then add it to the zucchini mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until the batter holds together.

Step 5

Using clean hands, form the mixture into 8 small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Lightly brush the tops of the fritters with extra-virgin olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 7

Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each fritter and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 8

Remove the fritters from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. These fritters pair well with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or a fresh side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(543.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	494.1

Total Fat 11.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3813.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.7g
Protein 22.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.2mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1499.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.6%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 62.7%