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Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many dishes, including desserts. I want to share some tasty zucchini dessert recipes that will make you see this green squash in a new light. These treats are a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden or the store.
You can make cakes, cookies, breads, and even brownies with zucchini. The zucchini adds moisture and a soft texture to baked goods without changing the flavor much.
It’s also a sneaky way to get more veggies into your diet while enjoying something sweet. I’m excited to show you these yummy desserts with zucchini in them.
1. Zucchini Brownies
I love making zucchini brownies. They’re a tasty way to use up extra zucchini from the garden. These brownies come out moist and chocolatey.
The zucchini adds moisture without a strong veggie taste. I like to add chocolate chips for extra richness.
Get the vegan zucchini brownies recipe.
2. Zucchini Bread Pudding
I love making zucchini bread pudding. It’s a tasty twist on regular bread pudding.
I start with cubed zucchini bread and mix in cream cheese. Then I add eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, and cinnamon.
I bake it until golden and serve it warm with caramel sauce. It’s comfort food at its best.
Get the Zucchini Bread Pudding recipe.
3. Zucchini Chocolate Cake
I love making zucchini chocolate cake. It’s moist and delicious. The recipe uses cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and grated zucchini.
I mix the dry ingredients first. Then I add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Last, I fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
Get the Zucchini Chocolate Cake recipe.
4. Lemon Zucchini Cookies
I love making lemon zucchini cookies. They’re soft, chewy, and full of bright citrus flavor.
To make them, I cream butter and sugar, then add lemon zest, flour, and grated zucchini.
I bake the cookies at 375°F until lightly golden. A sweet lemon glaze on top adds extra zing.
Get the lemon zucchini cookies recipe.
5. Zucchini Carrot Cake
I love making zucchini carrot cake. It’s a tasty way to use up extra zucchini and carrots. The cake turns out moist and flavorful. I like to top it with cream cheese frosting for extra deliciousness.
Get the zucchini carrot cake recipe.
6. Zucchini Muffins
I love making zucchini muffins. They’re moist, tasty, and a great way to use extra zucchini. Mix shredded zucchini into a simple batter with flour, sugar, and spices.
The muffins bake up light and fluffy. They make a yummy breakfast or snack.
Get the zucchini muffins recipe.
7. Zucchini Bread with Walnuts
I love making zucchini bread with walnuts. It’s a tasty way to use up extra zucchini from the garden. The bread is moist and flavorful, with crunchy walnuts in every bite. I like to add cinnamon for extra warmth.
Get the zucchini bread recipe.
8. Zucchini Lemon Bars
I love making zucchini lemon bars for a tasty summer treat. The zucchini adds moisture while the lemon gives a bright, tangy flavor. I mix shredded zucchini into a simple batter with lemon zest and juice.
After baking, I top the bars with a dusting of powdered sugar. They’re perfect with tea or as a light dessert.
Get the Zucchini Lemon Bars recipe.
9. Zucchini Apple Pie
I love tricking people with this dessert. It looks and tastes like apple pie, but it’s made with zucchini. I peel and slice zucchini, then sauté it in lemon juice.
I mix the zucchini with sugar, cinnamon, and other spices. Then I bake it in a flaky crust until golden brown.
Get the zucchini apple pie recipe.
10. Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes
I love making spiced zucchini cupcakes. They’re moist and flavorful, with a delicious blend of warm spices. I top them with cream cheese frosting for the perfect finishing touch.
These cupcakes are a great way to use up extra garden zucchini. The shredded zucchini keeps the cake tender and adds nutrients.
Get the zucchini cupcakes recipe.
11. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Loaf
I love making this tasty treat that combines zucchini with chocolate chips. It’s a great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden.
The loaf bakes up moist and flavorful. The chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness throughout.
Get the zucchini with chocolate chips recipe.
12. Zucchini Cheesecake
I love making zucchini cheesecake. It’s a creative way to use up extra zucchini from my garden. The shredded zucchini adds moisture and a subtle flavor to the creamy cheesecake filling.
It works best to drain the grated zucchini well before mixing it into the batter. This prevents the cheesecake from becoming too watery.
Get the zucchini cheesecake recipe.
13. Zucchini Crumb Bars
I love zucchini crumb bars as a tasty dessert. They have a crumbly crust and topping with a zucchini filling. The zucchini is diced small and mixed with lemon juice and sugar.
These bars remind me of apple crumble but use zucchini instead. They’re a great way to use up extra garden zucchini in a sweet treat.
Get the zucchini crumb bars recipe.
14. Zucchini Cinnamon Rolls
I love combining zucchini with cinnamon roll flavors. It’s a tasty way to use up extra zucchini from my garden.
These rolls have a soft dough made with shredded zucchini. They’re filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with sweet glaze.
Get the zucchini cinnamon rolls recipe.
15. Caramel Zucchini Bread
I love this tasty twist on classic zucchini bread. The addition of caramel gives it a rich, sweet flavor. It’s moist and delicious, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
I like to drizzle extra caramel sauce on top for an extra treat. The zucchini keeps it soft and adds nutrients.
Get the caramel zucchini bread recipe.
16. Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
I love these tasty cookies that combine shredded zucchini with oats. They’re soft and chewy with a hint of cinnamon.
I can add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor. It’s a great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden.
Get the zucchini oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe.
17. Zucchini Coconut Bars
I love these chewy, sweet zucchini coconut bars. They’re a great way to use extra zucchini from the garden. The recipe mixes grated zucchini with coconut flakes for a tropical twist. A simple glaze on top adds extra sweetness.
