Zucchini is one of those odd ingredients. It’s delicious, yet people often forget it’s even an option. But it can go in almost anything. For example, here are 15 desserts using zucchini.
Vegan Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
These muffins have three major points in their favor. They are already vegan and can be modified to fit many diets. They are bursting with blueberry flavor and super moist due to the zucchini baked in.
You need: 250 g flour, 120 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 200 g grated courgette, 150 g blueberries, 100 ml oil, 120 ml plant milk.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in courgette and berries.
- Bake in a muffin tin at 190°C for 22 min.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Another great thing about baking with zucchini is that it adds moisture, stability, and fiber to a dish without altering the flavor. Such is the case in this moist, delicious chocolate chip cake.
You need: 250 g flour, 200 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 120 ml oil, 200 g grated courgette, 100 g chocolate chips.
- Mix batter and fold in courgette and chips.
- Pour into a tin.
- Bake at 175°C for 40 min.
Zucchini Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Some dishes try to hide the added zucchini, but this one has it right in the name! These zucchini cookies are easy to make and taste professionally baked.
You need: 200 g flour, 100 g sugar, 100 g butter, 1 egg, 100 g grated courgette, 1 lemon, icing sugar.
- Make a cookie dough with courgette and zest.
- Bake spoonfuls at 180°C for 12 min.
- Glaze with icing sugar and lemon juice.
Keto Apple Pie
There’s nothing like a tasty, fresh-baked apple pie. But this one sneaks in some zucchini to up the fiber count without altering the flavor.
You need: 1 almond flour crust, 4 apples, 3 tbsp sweetener, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp butter.
- Slice apples and toss with sweetener and cinnamon.
- Fill the crust.
- Bake at 180°C for 40 min.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a moist, fluffy treat with a milder flavor than banana bread. Loading it up with chocolate chips makes the whole thing that much better.
You need: 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 100 ml oil, 200 g grated courgette, 100 g chocolate chips.
- Mix batter.
- Fold in courgette and chips.
- Bake in a loaf tin at 175°C for 55 min.
Zucchini Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies
This cookie combines crunchy granola with zucchini to keep it moist and chewy. Chocolate chips add flavor for a real all-star cookie.
You need: 150 g flour, 100 g oats, 100 g sugar, 100 g butter, 1 egg, 100 g grated courgette, 50 g granola, 80 g chocolate chips.
- Make a cookie dough with all ingredients.
- Scoop onto a tray.
- Bake at 180°C for 13 min.
Zucchini Brownies
Brownies are always a hit, especially when packed with chocolate chips to really up the chocolatey flavor. But adding a serving of vegetables really helps up the wow factor of these treats.
You need: 150 g dark chocolate, 100 g butter, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 80 g flour, 150 g grated courgette.
- Melt chocolate and butter.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs and flour, then courgette.
- Bake at 175°C for 30 min.
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Muffins are always a welcome breakfast treat, but when they are loaded with chocolate and chocolate chips, it’s hard to believe that you’re eating healthy. These muffins fix all that by bringing in the fiber and veggies in a major way.
You need: 200 g flour, 40 g cocoa, 120 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 100 ml oil, 150 g grated courgette, 100 g dark chocolate.
- Mix batter.
- Fold in courgette and chopped chocolate.
- Bake in a muffin tin at 190°C for 20 min.
Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These zucchini cookies are positively amazing! Light and fluffy, they about melt in your mouth. Add cream cheese frosting to make them positively decadent.
You need: 200 g flour, 100 g sugar, 100 g butter, 1 egg, 100 g grated courgette, 100 g cream cheese frosting.
- Make the cookie dough.
- Bake at 180°C for 12 min.
- Frost when cool.
Fruity Zucchini Smoothie
This smoothie truly has it all. The post is loaded with tips on making the best vegan smoothie possible. Adding the zucchini adds so many benefits, it’s hard to believe.
You need: 1 courgette, 1 banana, 150 g frozen mango, 200 ml milk, 1 tbsp honey.
- Peel and chop the courgette.
- Blend everything.
- Pour and serve.
Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting
These moist, chocolatey cupcakes are the real deal. They already taste amazing, but adding the orange chocolate ganache puts them well over the top.
You need: 200 g flour, 40 g cocoa, 150 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 100 ml oil, 150 g grated courgette, 100 g dark chocolate, 100 ml cream.
- Make batter and fold in courgette.
- Bake in cases at 175°C for 20 min.
- Top with ganache of warm cream and chocolate.
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins with Carrots & Chocolate Chips
These pumpkin zucchini muffins are loaded with so many different flavors. The pumpkin masks the subtle carrot and zucchini, so there’s loads of sneaky vegetables in here.
You need: 200 g flour, 120 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 80 ml oil, 100 g pumpkin purée, 100 g grated courgette, 1 carrot, 80 g chocolate chips, 1 tsp pumpkin spice.
- Mix batter and fold in vegetables and chips.
- Fill a muffin tin.
- Bake at 180°C for 22 min.
Lemon Zucchini Cake
The light brightness of lemon blends perfectly with the extra fiber and moistness that zucchini brings to this cake. With a perfect glaze topper, it’s sure to become a favorite recipe for the whole family.
You need: 250 g flour, 180 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 120 ml oil, 200 g grated courgette, 2 lemons.
- Mix batter with zest and juice.
- Fold in courgette.
- Bake at 175°C for 40 min and glaze.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this decadent chocolate zucchini cake. It’s a rich chocolate delight with a surprising twist of shredded zucchini.
You need: 250 g flour, 40 g cocoa, 200 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 120 ml oil, 250 g grated courgette, cream cheese frosting.
- Mix batter and fold in courgette.
- Bake at 175°C for 40 min.
- Frost when cool.
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Check out this irresistible blueberry zucchini bread! Packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, it’s a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss.
You need: 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 100 ml oil, 200 g grated courgette, 150 g blueberries.
- Mix batter, fold in courgette and berries.
- Pour into a loaf tin.
- Bake at 175°C for 55 min.
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