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    Home » Bread

    21 Zucchini Baking Recipes

    Published: Aug 18, 2022 · Modified: Nov 18, 2022 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1126 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

    Zucchini baking recipes roundup.
    Zucchini baking recipes roundup.
    Zucchini baking recipes roundup.
    Zucchini baking recipes roundup.

    Looking for ways to use up that summer garden zucchini? Today I'm sharing 21 zucchini baking recipes that are easy to prepare at home with simple pantry ingredients.

    Summer is here, and what does that mean? Zucchini season! If you have a home garden, or know someone who does, you know that zucchini is plentiful this time of year. It is easy to grow (even for a beginner gardener) and produces quickly.

    So today I'm here to share with you 21 easy and delicious zucchini baking recipes. We're talking zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, and even zucchini cookies! From savory to sweet, you'll find a bit of everything on this list.

    Looking for even more ways to use up that zucchini? Check out my list of flavorful zucchini side dish recipes.

    Why is zucchini good for baking?

    Zucchini has a mild flavor, which means it doesn't add a 'vegetable' taste to your bread, muffins, or brownies. It pairs well with many ingredients, like chocolate, cinnamon, lemon, garlic, and cheddar.

    So why add zucchini to your baked goods? Zucchini is low in calories, nutritious, and has a high water content. It helps add structure, moisture, and texture to your baked goods without the extra calories. It's much like baking with bananas and applesauce - by using fruits and veggies, you can reduce other ingredients like eggs, butter, sugar, and oil.

    When shredded and baked into a bread, for example, zucchini melts in seamlessly, making it nearly undetectable (other than a few green flecks).

    Do you need to peel zucchini?

    This depends on the recipe, but generally, no. You don't need to peel your zucchini before baking into a bread, cake, muffin, or brownie.

    The skin of a zucchini is perfectly edible and soft, and incorporates easily into your baked goods. It also contains a higher concentration of antioxidants and nutrients compared to the flesh inside.

    Zucchini baking recipes

    Without further ado, here are 21 easy and delicious zucchini baking recipes. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

    Zucchini Banana Bread

    Zucchini Banana Bread is an easy quick bread to make with your extra summer zucchini and ripe bananas. This bread is soft, tender, and moist, and makes a fantastic breakfast, snack, or light dessert.
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    A loaf of bread on a serving plate with bread knife.

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    by Joy Food Sunshine
    These fudgy brownies are rich and chocolatey - you'd have no idea that they're also filled with zucchini!
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    Chocolate zucchini brownies on a white plate, one with a bite missing.

    Cheddar Garlic Zucchini Bread

    Cheddar zucchini bread is the perfect recipe to use up that extra garden zucchini! This tender quick bread is filled with shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, garlic, and chives. Best served warm with butter.
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    A loaf of cheddar garlic zucchini bread sliced on a serving plate.

    Zucchini Bread

    by Sugar Spun Run
    This classic zucchini bread recipe turns out moist and flavorful, and is made entirely from scratch. All you need are a few pantry staples like flour, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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    Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

    by Momma Fit Lyndsey
    Pumpkin zucchini muffins are moist, fluffy, and made without dairy or refined sugar. The perfect baking recipe to bridge the gap between summer and fall!
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    Lime Zucchini Bread

    by Beyond The Chicken Coop
    This moist lime zucchini bread is topped with a simple lime glaze - perfect for enjoying with your morning tea. Made with simple pantry ingredients, lime juice and zest, and two cups of shredded zucchini.
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    Spiced Gingerbread Zucchini Muffins

    by Home Grown Happiness
    Spiced gingerbread zucchini muffins are a cozy fall treat. With flavors like molasses, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, you'll never notice the zucchini hiding inside!
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    Lemon Zucchini Loaf

    by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
    Lemon lovers, this recipe is for you! This sweet lemon loaf is filled with shredded zucchini, which makes it turn out moist and tender.
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    Loaf of zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

    Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake Cookies

    by Practically Homemade
    These chocolate zucchini sheet cake cookies are easier to make than you think! This recipe is made with a boxed chocolate cake mix, shredded zucchini, and a few other pantry staples.
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    Tomato Feta Zucchini Muffins

    by 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
    These savory muffins are filled with fresh summer produce like tomato, zucchini, and corn. The perfect side dish for your next summer meal!
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    Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

    by Meaningful Eats
    This simple zucchini bread is moist and lightly sweetened, and also happens to be gluten-free! This recipe can be made in three mini loaf pans, or one 9x5 loaf pan.
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    Sliced zucchini bread on a cutting board.

    Vegan Zucchini Muffins

    by Cookie Dough Diaries
    These zucchini muffins are dairy free, egg free, and can easily be adapted to be gluten free. A great way to sneak a few veggies into your next breakfast or snack!
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    Cheesy Baked Zucchini Bites

    by Yay For Food
    These cheesy zucchini bites make a tasty bite-sized snack, appetizer, or side dish for your next meal. Made with just seven simple ingredients like zucchini, cheese, eggs, and panko bread crumbs.
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    Cheesy zucchini bites stacked on a cutting board, with a bowl full of bites in the background.

    Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    by NeighborFood
    This moist zucchini cake is made in a 9x13 pan - perfect for summertime parties and potlucks! While this cake is great on its own, the rich cream cheese frosting takes it over the top.
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    Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    by Homemade In The Kitchen
    Make a 9x5 loaf of chocolate zucchini bread today. It's perfectly chocolately, moist, and the perfect day to use up that extra zucchini!
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    Brown Sugar Zapple Crisp

    by Cooking with Carlee
    This recipe is going to blow your mind - this dessert tastes just like apple crisp, but made with zucchini! Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert.
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    Applesauce Zucchini Bread

    by Zucchini Zone
    This applesauce zucchini bread is moist and tender from the addition of shredded zucchini and applesauce. Perfectly sweetened with a hint of cinnamon, this quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking.
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    Sliced applesauce zucchini bread on a wooden cutting board.

    Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    by Gimme That Flavor
    Hello, chocolate lovers, this one's for you! This rich, decadent chocolate layer cake is topped with chocolate buttercream frosting. You'd never know there's two cups of shredded zucchini inside!
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    A slice of chocolate zucchini layer cake.

    Savory Gluten Free Zucchini Bread

    by Peel with Zeal
    This savory (and gluten-free!) zucchini bread is filled with cheddar cheese, green onions, and plenty of zucchini! Perfect for breakfast with eggs, or alongside dinner as a side dish.
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    Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

    by Quiche My Grits
    Make a batch of big, bakery style chocolate chip muffins for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! These moist muffins pack tons of flavor and are filled with melty chocolate chips.
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    zucchini chocolate chip muffins with brown parchment liners on a floral towel.

    Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    by Practically Homemade
    These zucchini bars have a brownie-like texture and are slathered in a dreamy cream cheese frosting. With cozy flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, these dessert bars are sure to be a new favorite.
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    The Best Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    by Fun Money Mom
    This delicious chocolate chip zucchini bread is made with fresh shredded zucchini, chocolate chips, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg, for tons of flavor! This easy quick bread will be your go-to during zucchini season.
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    A loaf of chocolate chip zucchini bread sliced on a cutting board.

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