Zucchini Tots

Tater tots are on most kids favorite foods list, but honestly – they just aren’t the healthiest option.  This recipes takes the flavors of the classic tater tots & infuses that flavor into a much healthier alternative – shredded zucchini. Zucchini is a mild vegetable, and takes on the flavors of whatever you pair with it, making it the perfect substitution when making a healthier tot for your tot.

Adults will love these too, especially when paired with my chipotle ranch sauce.  I created a lightened up version of my delectable sauce though for pairing with this recipe.  So, you can choose to serve it with the original chipotle ranch sauce, the new lightened up version, or heck – don’t use it at all and just pull out the ketchup, or whatever else you like to dip your tots in!

Taking care to press the zucchini mixture down in your mini muffin tins makes them nice & crispy – because no one likes a soggy tot.  Unless you’re weird, which is still ok – because I never make any claims to be normal myself – or sane. -wink-

Feel free to experiment with this recipe a little too.  Like the spice?  Add some cayenne.  Love garlic?  Add more!  Don’t like cheddar? Use another cheese! Customize it for your tastes, you won’t hurt my feelings any.

I have made these for many years now, and not trying to toot my own horn or anything – but they’re awesome.  I actually would much rather have a helping of these than tater tots. You won’t even know these are made with zucchini, so serve them up to your kiddos and sneak those veggies into them.  Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me. 

How to freeze Zucchini Tots:

These freeze great! I place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet once they are cooked and freeze them until solid, then I store them inside of a gallon size freezer bag and take out what I need. I prefer to heat them up in the air fryer or at 350 in the oven until hot.