Zucchinis have politely been called “summer’s most prolific vegetable,” but we all know they’re really more like summer’s most overwhelming houseguest.
If you grow them, you’re probably been giving them to anyone that makes eye contact with you at this point. Which means you and pretty much everyone you know are in need of a few delicious zucchini recipes right now. Well, hi! I can help with that! (As the sister of a zucchini grower, I’ve got a fridge full myself).
When you’re ready, grab a peeler, zoodler, grater, shredder, or knife, and help them shine in all of their late summer glory in these…
27 Insanely Good Zucchini Recipes You Need In Your Life:
Zucchini Muffins:
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins – Iowa Girl Eats
So chocolatey and decadent, you can’t tell they’re lower in sugar and fat
Healthy Zucchini Muffins – Gimme Some Oven
Made with whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup
Whole Wheat Blueberry Zucchini Muffins – Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN
Walnuts, maple syrup and orange zest make these super light muffins pop
Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins – Real Mom Nutrition (recipe by Pretty Normal Diet)
These little guys get a sunflower seed topping!
Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, oil-free) – Running With Spoons
These flourless muffin-brownies only take 5 minutes to assemble before baking!
Parmesan + Herb Zucchini Muffins – Holly Larson, RD
Tired of all those sweet zucchini desserts? Here’s a SAVORY recipe for you!
Zucchini Quick Breads & Cakes:
Raspberry Zucchini Bread – NourishRDs
I get really excited about this recipe – raspberries and walnuts in a zucchini bread? Why haven’t I been eating this forever?!
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread – A Sweet Pea Chef
A healthier way to get your chocolate fix!
Healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread – Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and oat flour lighten up this chocolate chip studded quick bread
Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Coffee Cake – Pinch of Yum
I mean. How good does this look. There’s even a middle layer of cinnamon sugar!
Zucchini Cookies & Brownies:
Zucchini Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies – Two Peas & Their Pod
Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg warm up these applesauce oaties (and the raisins and chocolate chips don’t hurt either)
Flourless Greek Yogurt Zucchini Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free) – The Big Man’s World
These brownies are fudgy and dense with undetectable zucchini hidden inside.
Zucchini Bread Cookie Whoopie Pies – Iowa Girl Eats
Leave it to Iowa Girl Eats to turn zucchini into whoopie pies (love that girl!). Applesauce replaces some of the oil, but don’t confuse these cream cheese filled cookie cakes for health food 😉
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars – Chocolate Covered Katie
Soft & gooey PEANUT BUTTER (!) and chocolate chip zucchini bars
Zucchini Main Courses:
Quinoa & Zucchini Veggie Burgers – Olives & Garlic
It’s clear Kathy knows how to make a good-looking quinoa veggie burger.
Zucchini and Sweet Corn Hash Egg Skillet – Naturally Ella
A simple one skillet meal to use up all of that extra zucchini
Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce – Joyful Healthy Eats
If you have as spiralizer, this is for you: Zucchini and carrot noodles plus other veggies and chicken in a spicy peanut butter sauce
Vegan Korean Nourish Bowl with Barley (Bibimbap) – MJ and Hungryman
A beautiful balanced dinner all in one bowl.
Zucchini Pad Thai Noodles “Zoodles” – White on Rice Couple
You might not even miss the noodles!
Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls – Skinnytaste
(The lasagna rolls are so so good, and I love that they make individual servings. They freeze really well too!)
Sneaky Meatball Subs (Freezer-Friendly) – Iowa Girl Eats
This is one of my FAVORITE dinners. It’s fun to eat and the meatballs taste amazing (even after they’re frozen)
Amazing Zucchini Pie – PBS Parents
“The savory pie is mild and simple enough to appeal to the palates of kids”
Zucchini and Feta Breakfast Casserole – Closet Cooking
A light breakfast casserole made with zucchini and feta
Cheese Zucchini Enchiladas – Skinnytaste
Zucchini Appetizers and Sides:
Baked Parmesean Zucchini – Damn Delicious
“Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to absolute perfection. It’s healthy, nutritious and completely addictive!”
Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups – The Lean Green Bean
A fun little finger food
Zucchini Chips – Table for Two
Just three ingredients: zucchini, olive oil, and salt
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Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
What a clever recipe roundup featuring summer zucchini! Now I feel like I won’t have enough zucchini to cover all the recipes I want to make :). While I think the Zucchini Bread Cookie Whoopie Pies and Quinoa & Zucchini Veggie Burgers look especially delicious, I pinned nearly every single one of these recipes for later! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Amari!! Those whoopie pies are really calling to me too…They’re so cute. I know people do holiday cookie swaps, but wouldn’t it be fun to do a late summer swap? All these amazing fruits and veggies are so good in baked goods and make them much healthier too 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing my chocolate zucchini bread – love that! Great round-up 🙂
Absolutely!! 🙂
Wow- what an #amazing round up! I am wanting that Parmesan Herb right now!! Yum!! 🙂
I love that one too! 🙂