Zucchini can be the secret star of your baking game. When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, it’s time to get creative. Zucchini isn’t just for salads and stir-fries anymore. From rich chocolate cakes to savory breads, these baked goods will show you just how versatile this veggie can be. You’ll rethink your baking routine and discover some surprising new favorites.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This flourless chocolate zucchini bread is super moist and a great way to use up summer zucchini. Perfect for a back-to-school snack.
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Almond Zucchini Bread
With a crunchy outside and moist inside, this almond zucchini bread is a great choice for using up summer zucchini.
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Cheesy Zucchini Bread
Hearty and savory, this bread is packed with pepper jack cheese. A great way to enjoy fresh summer zucchini.
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Banana Zucchini Muffins
Made with oat and whole wheat flour, these muffins are a healthy snack and perfect for school lunch boxes.
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Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These bars use wholesome ingredients and have a light cream cheese frosting. They’re also gluten-free.
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This rich, moist cake with chocolate frosting is a great way to sneak in some zucchini. You won’t even notice it’s there.
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Healthy Banana Zucchini Cookies
Packed with oatmeal, fruit, zucchini, and chocolate chunks, these cookies are a healthy treat the whole family will enjoy.
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Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These muffins are rich and moist, making them a great option for breakfast, snacks, or brunch. Quick to prepare and bake.
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies
Soft and flavorful, these zucchini oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
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Zucchini Muffins with Lemon
The lemon juice and zest add a bright flavor to these vegan muffins. They’re made with whole wheat flour and packed with veggies.
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Zucchini and Lime Cake
This cake is super moist and has a zingy lime icing. A great way to use up your courgette harvest.
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Almond Polenta Zucchini Cake
This gluten-free cake is simple to make with pantry staples. Great for a tea time treat or an easy dessert.
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Zucchini Galette with Garlic Butter and Feta
A rustic French recipe with buttery pastry, herbed feta, and garlicky butter. Quick and easy to make.
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Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Chocolate in the batter, chocolate chips mixed in, and a chocolate glaze on top. A chocolate lover’s dream and a great way to use zucchini.
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Lemon Zucchini Cake
Bursting with lemon flavor, this cake is a perfect way to enjoy zucchini.
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Cheesy Honey Skillet Cornbread with Zucchini and Peppers
Sweet and savory cornbread made with plain yogurt, shredded cheddar, and veggies. Bakes to perfection in a cast iron skillet. Great with chili or barbecue.
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Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies
These cookies are soft and chewy in the middle with crisp edges. Packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Loaded with bold Buffalo chicken and a tangy cheese topping, these zucchini boats are perfect for game day.
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Low Carb Zucchini Fritters
Easy to make, these fritters are tasty and will keep you full until your next meal. A great way to enjoy zucchini.
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Zucchini Egg Bake Nests with Kale
These egg bakes are nestled in a zucchini base, making them a visually appealing and flavorful breakfast option.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
