16 Zucchini Baking Recipes

Zucchini is one of the most versatile baking ingredients — it adds moisture, texture, and nutrients to both sweet and savory dishes.

Here are 16 delicious zucchini baking recipes, each complete with a simple description, ingredients list, and easy step-by-step instructions.

1. Zucchini Bread

A soft, moist, perfectly spiced zucchini loaf that is simple, cozy, and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated zucchini

• 2 cups flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup oil

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.

2. Add flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.

3. Fold in zucchini.

4. Pour into loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55–60 minutes.

2. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Fluffy muffins loaded with melty chocolate chips and hidden zucchini.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour

• 1 cup grated zucchini

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup oil

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Mix wet ingredients.

2. Add dry ingredients and fold in chips, then zucchini.

3. Scoop into muffin tin; bake 18–20 minutes at 350°F.

3. Zucchini Banana Bread

Super moist and naturally sweet from ripe bananas and fresh zucchini.

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas

• 1 cup zucchini

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Mash bananas; combine with wet ingredients.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Fold in zucchini.

4. Bake 55–60 minutes at 350°F.

4. Cheesy Zucchini Bread

Savory bread with cheddar cheese and shredded zucchini — perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour

• 1 cup shredded zucchini

• 1 cup shredded cheddar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Mix wet ingredients.

2. Add dry ingredients and cheese.

3. Fold in zucchini.

4. Bake 45–50 minutes at 350°F.

5. Lemon Zucchini Loaf

Bright, zesty, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze.

Ingredients:

• Classic batter

• Zest of 1–2 lemons

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Add zest + juice to batter.

2. Bake 55 minutes.

3. Add optional lemon glaze.

6. Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Ultra-moist brownies with cocoa and zucchini for a fudgy texture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa

• 1 cup zucchini

• 1/2 cup oil

• 1 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix wet ingredients + zucchini.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Bake 25–30 minutes at 350°F.

7. Zucchini Oat Bread

A healthier loaf with oats for texture and natural sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour

• 1 cup oats

• 1½ cups zucchini

• 2 eggs

• 1/3 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Mix wet ingredients + zucchini.

2. Add flour and oats.

3. Bake 50 minutes at 350°F.

8. Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Moist muffins packed with vegetables — great for kids.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated zucchini

• 1 cup grated carrots

• 2 cups flour

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine wet ingredients and veggies.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Bake 20–22 minutes at 350°F.

9. Zucchini Garlic Biscuits

Fluffy biscuits flavored with garlic, herbs, and soft shreds of zucchini.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour

• 1 cup zucchini

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp herbs

• 1/2 cup cold butter

Instructions:

1. Cut butter into dry ingredients.

2. Add zucchini + milk.

3. Bake 15 minutes at 425°F.

10. Zucchini Chocolate Cake

A moist chocolate cake enriched with zucchini — ultra soft.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa

• 1 cup zucchini

• 2 eggs

• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix wet ingredients.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Fold in zucchini.

4. Bake 30–35 minutes at 350°F.

11. Zucchini Parmesan Bread

Savory, cheesy, and perfect with pasta or soup.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour

• 1 cup zucchini

• 1/2 cup Parmesan

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp Italian herbs

Instructions:

1. Whisk wet ingredients.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Bake 50 minutes at 350°F.

12. Blueberry Zucchini Bread

A sweet, juicy loaf filled with fresh blueberries.

Ingredients:

• Classic batter

• 1 cup blueberries

Instructions:

1. Fold berries into batter.

2. Bake 55 minutes.

13. Zucchini Apple Bread

Fresh apples and zucchini make this an extra-moist, fall-style loaf.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated apple

• 1 cup zucchini

• Cinnamon

• Classic batter

Instructions:

1. Stir apple + zucchini into prepared batter.

2. Bake 55–60 minutes.

14. Zucchini Cornbread

Soft, hearty cornbread with light zucchini sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup zucchini

• 1 egg

• 1/3 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Combine wet ingredients.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Bake 25 minutes.

15. Zucchini Morning Glory Muffins

A nutrient-packed muffin with raisins, carrots, coconut, and zucchini.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup zucchini

• 1 cup carrots

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 2 cups flour

Instructions:

1. Combine wet ingredients + veggies.

2. Add dry ingredients.

3. Bake 20–22 minutes.

16. Zucchini Almond Bread

A soft loaf flavored with almond extract and sprinkled with sliced almonds.

Ingredients:

• Classic batter

• 1 tsp almond extract

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

1. Add almond extract to batter.

2. Sprinkle almonds on top.

3. Bake 55 minutes.