If you have loads of zucchini and, like me, you’re looking for new and exciting ways to eat them, then you’ll love this collection of zucchini desserts and sweet recipes. Each recipe gives you inspiring ideas for cooking with zucchini and turning this humble vegetable into something mouthwatering, delicious, and sweet!
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Zucchini Used In Dessert and Sweet Dishes
Most of us have probably come across zucchini used in the odd sweet muffin recipe. Usually, the recipe includes some other hero ingredient to help make the recipe appear more appealing – chocolate, apple, and so on. But I was pleasantly surprised by just how many recipes there are using zucchini in desserts and sweets such as cookies, bars, and cakes. I was even more intrigued by zucchini pie and zucchini pancakes – yum!
Zucchinis really are so versatile. They have a really mild flavor that takes on the taste of the other ingredients it’s paired with. So it makes perfect sense that zucchinis make an excellent ingredient for sweet and dessert cooking. They will add moisture, hidden veg, and goodness to your dessert or sweet treat.
So I hope this yummy list of zucchini desserts and sweets will bring you some inspiration as it has to me. Whether you grow your own zucchini or you find yourself inundated with an abundant supply of zucchini, be sure to give one of these recipes a try, you’re sweet tooth will thank you!
Some of My Favorite Kitchen Items:
Zucchini Cookies, Bars and Brownie Recipe Ideas
Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Cookies
With a pop of color and burst of flavor, these soft and pillowy cookies are easy to make and combine bright citrus with crunchy poppy seeds and plenty of zucchini for a sweet summer treat. Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy and moist cookies made with zucchini and oatmeal. The addition of raisins and white chocolate adds a sweet hit to these delicious cookies. Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Oatmeal Bars
These Zucchini Bars are full of oats, fresh zucchini, juicy raisins, and a perfect hint of cinnamon. The best of zucchini bread in a bar. The easiest to put together – a nice crumbly summer treat! Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Apple Bars
It’s an apple bar without any apple! These Zucchini “Apple” Bars are an easy-to-make dessert bar made with garden-fresh zucchinis and a buttery crust and crumble that you’d swear was made with apples! Read the recipe here.
Amazing Zucchini Brownies
You’re not going to believe how amazing these Zucchini Brownies taste! Not only are they packed full of healthy ingredients but the kids won’t even be able to tell they have zucchini. These brownies are egg-free and vegan, making them very allergy-friendly. Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Muffin Recipes
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a great low sugar sweet snack packed with hidden veggies that both you and your kids will love! Read the recipe here.
Vegan Zucchini Muffins (Gluten Free Too!)
Wholesome and delicious zucchini muffins! They’re moist, nutrient-dense, and the perfect sweet treat. Read the recipe here.
Healthy Muffins For Kids
Delicious and healthy muffins that you would never guess are so healthy! With zucchini, carrot, apple sauce, and orange, you know these muffins are full of goodness. Read the recipe here.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Granola
These are so delicious, you will not believe they contain a vegetable. Read the recipe here.
Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins Recipe
These zucchini muffins are super moist thanks to all the freshly grated zucchini. Plus, the cinnamon and spices make these muffins oh so delicious. You’d never know they’re gluten-free! Read the recipe here.
Easy Banana Zucchini Muffins
Full of the goodness of zucchinis and bananas, these muffins are moist and delicious. Easy to make and perfect for morning tea or a yummy lunch box snack. Read the recipe here.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins – Dairy Free
Yummy chocolate zucchini muffins the whole family loves! Dairy-free and delicious warm with ice cream! Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Cake Recipes
Courgette and Lime Cake (AKA Zucchini and Lime Cake)
Whether you call zucchini a courgette or courgette a zucchini, this courgette and lime cake is wonderfully moist and delicious. Read the recipe here.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist with a perfect crumb and a rich chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make (no mixer required) and topped with the most delicious chocolate ganache! Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Cake With Blueberries
Moist, sweet Zucchini Cake is a delicious relaxed one-layer cake. The addition of fresh blueberries adds an irresistible natural sweetness. Topped with sweet tangy Buttercream Cream Cheese frosting or just a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Read the recipe here.
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Baked Donuts
You would never even know there are zucchinis in these chocolaty donuts. These zucchini donuts have all the flavor of a decadent classic donut but because they’re baked and not fried, they’re better for you. Read the recipe here.
The Greatest Courgette Cake Ever
This incredible Courgette Cake is so light, moist, and flavorful you won’t believe it’s made from a vegetable. Topped with a creamy and smooth lime cream cheese frosting you’ll savor every mouthful! Read the recipe here.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake
A rich and healthy chocolate zucchini cake that is super easy to make and so delicious. Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Spice Bundt Cake with Chocolate Drizzle
A spice cake that is super moist thanks to the addition of zucchini! Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Bread Recipes
Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Bread
This lemon poppyseed zucchini bread is bright, sweet, and oh so lemony! Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Carrot Bread Recipe
This recipe makes a dense Zucchini Carrot Bread that’s great for a snack or breakfast. Read the recipe here.
Easy Zucchini Bread
Delicious zucchini bread with great texture thanks to using shredded zucchini. This easy recipe will have you reaching for another slice just as you’ve eaten your first. Read the recipe here.
Super Moist Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Ultra-rich and moist vegan chocolate zucchini bread that no one will know is healthy and gluten-free! Incredibly decadent yet low sugar and refined sugar, this chocolate zucchini bread is the perfect excuse to use up that extra zucchini! Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Bread – Easy and Freezer-Friendly
With optional mix-ins or plain, this ginger and cinnamon lace zucchini bread is so much more than what you’re used to. Read the recipe here.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
You won’t even realize there are veggies in this moist and fudgy bread. The sweet rich chocolate flavor is out of this world. Read the recipe here.
Easy Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
This easy chocolate chip zucchini bread is a tasty way to use that lovely vegetable from your garden. Read the recipe here.
Peppermint Death By Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Peppermint death by chocolate zucchini bread takes the warm, comforting characteristics of homemade zucchini bread and turns it into a moist and flavorful fudgy treat. Read the recipe here.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Zucchini Bread
This gluten-free zucchini bread is loaded with plump, juicy blueberries. Read the recipe here.
Best Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Chocolaty and moist, this zucchini bread will surprise you. Made with almond flour, it’s gluten-free and sweetened with honey. Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Dessert Pie Recipe
Zucchini Apple Pie
Your family and friends won’t believe this “apple” pie is actually made with zucchini. This is a great way to use up oversized zucchini. Read the recipe here.
Zucchini Pancake Recipes
Zucchini Bread Pancakes
These light and fluffy zucchini pancakes, tweak the classic flavors of zucchini bread and turn them into pancakes! Top with butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Read the recipe here.
Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes with Blueberries
These chocolate zucchini pancakes with blueberries not only taste amazing, but they are also gluten-free and vegan too. Read the recipe here.
Further reading:
- Easy Gluten Free Key Lime Pie Recipe with Almond Crust
- How To Eat Chayote (Choko) With Recipe Ideas
- Easy Banana Coconut Bread Recipe Without Butter
- How To Make Lemon And Lime Cordial: Homemade Cordial Recipe
- Raspberry and Lime No-Churn Ice Cream Recipe
- 18 Recipes for Carrot Salad – That Aren’t Boring!
