In a small bowl, mix 2 Tablespoons chia seeds with ½ cup water. Let sit while you get started on the rest of the prep. I like the chia egg in this vegan fritter recipe, but you could also use a flax egg with similar results.

Use a box grater (or the shredding disc of your food processor) to grate the fresh zucchini into a large bowl. No need to peel first. You should have about 2 cups shredded zucchini.

Husk the corn and then use a sharp knife to cut the corn kernels off the cob. Add to the bowl.

Thinly slice scallions, finely chop the cilantro and add those to the bowl too.

Use a microplane to zest the garlic over the bowl and then mix well.

Give the chia a good mix and then pour into the corn mixture and mix to thoroughly combine.

Add in the cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix well. The batter will be quite dry.

Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the zucchini to release its moisture. Stir well. Now it will resemble a more pasty, thick batter. If batter is still dry, add a couple Tablespoons water, if batter has too much moisture, add an additional Tablespoon corn meal.

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. I like to use a cast iron skillet because of the even heat distribution. You'll know the pan is hot enough when you sprinkle with a couple drops of water and they sputter. Swirl in the avocado oil.

Scoop ¼ cup fritter batter into hot pan, and press down so it's more like a pancake than a mound. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until underside is browned and middle is beginning to cook. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until golden brown.

Line large plate with a layer of paper towel to soak up any excess oil. Transfer finished fritters to plate and continue scooping batter into the hot pan to cook. Add a little oil, or cooking spray if needed to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Serve hot or at room temperature. Sweet corn and zucchini fritters taste best eaten right away. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and reheated in a hot frying pan or in a preheated 375 oven until heated through.