Zucchini is a super versatile vegetable that blends seamlessly into baked goods, adding moisture, nutrition, and subtle flavor.
From sweet loaves to savory muffins and breads, we’ve rounded up 15 zucchini baking recipes that you can whip up with ease—whether you’re baking for breakfast, dessert, or just because.
1. Classic Zucchini Bread
A moist and mildly sweet bread perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. The grated zucchini adds texture without overpowering the flavor.
Ingredients:
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2 cups grated zucchini
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
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Whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar.
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Fold in grated zucchini.
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Add dry ingredients and mix gently.
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Pour batter into the pan and bake for 55–60 minutes.
2. Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Soft muffins with pops of chocolate chips—perfect for on-the-go breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients:
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1½ cups grated zucchini
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2 cups flour
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¾ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
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1 cup chocolate chips
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 tsp baking soda
Instructions:
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Combine wet ingredients and zucchini.
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Stir in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
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Divide batter into a muffin tin and bake at 350°F for 20–22 minutes.
3. Savory Zucchini & Cheese Scones
Flaky scones loaded with shredded zucchini and sharp cheddar—great with soups or salads.
Ingredients:
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2 cups flour
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1 cup shredded zucchini
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¾ cup shredded cheese
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½ cup butter
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1 egg
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½ cup milk
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1 tbsp baking powder
Instructions:
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Cut butter into dry ingredients.
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Mix in zucchini, cheese, egg, and milk.
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Form dough, cut into triangles, and bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
4. Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A rich, fudgy loaf with hidden veggies and a bold chocolate flavor.
Ingredients:
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1½ cups shredded zucchini
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1 cup flour
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½ cup cocoa powder
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¾ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
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1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Mix wet ingredients with zucchini.
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Add dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chips.
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Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes.
5. Zucchini Cornbread Muffins
Tender cornbread muffins with grated zucchini for extra moisture and nutrition.
Ingredients:
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup flour
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1 cup grated zucchini
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1 egg
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1 cup milk
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¼ cup honey
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients together until combined.
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Divide batter into a muffin tray.
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Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
6. Zucchini Carrot Cake
A twist on classic carrot cake with zucchini added for extra moisture.
Ingredients:
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 cup shredded zucchini
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2 cups flour
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1 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
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1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Mix wet ingredients with shredded veggies.
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Stir in dry ingredients and pour into a cake pan.
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Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
7. Zucchini Blueberry Muffins
A moist and fruity muffin bursting with blueberries and healthy zucchini.
Ingredients:
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1½ cups grated zucchini
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2 cups flour
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¾ cup sugar
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1 cup blueberries
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
Instructions:
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Combine wet ingredients and zucchini.
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Gently fold in flour and blueberries.
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Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
8. Zucchini Pizza Bread
Cheesy, herby bread packed with parmesan and pepperoni—perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients:
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2 cups grated zucchini
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2 cups flour
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1 cup shredded cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
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½ cup mini pepperoni
Instructions:
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Mix everything together.
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Pour into loaf pan and bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes.
9. Cinnamon Zucchini Coffee Cake
A deliciously spiced coffee cake with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping.
Ingredients:
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2 cups grated zucchini
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2 cups flour
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¾ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
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1 tsp cinnamon
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Streusel: ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp butter, ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Mix cake batter ingredients.
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Pour into pan, top with streusel.
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Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
10. Zucchini Banana Bread
A fusion of two moist loaves, combining zucchini and ripe bananas.
Ingredients:
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1 cup mashed bananas
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1 cup shredded zucchini
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2 cups flour
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½ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
Instructions:
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Mix banana, zucchini, and wet ingredients.
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Stir in flour and bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes.
11. Vegan Zucchini Bread
Moist and delicious, made without dairy or eggs.
Ingredients:
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2 cups grated zucchini
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2 cups flour
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¾ cup sugar
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¼ cup coconut oil
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¼ cup applesauce
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients together.
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Pour into loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
12. Zucchini Curry Bread
Unique and aromatic, this savory bread is flavored with curry powder and herbs.
Ingredients:
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2 cups shredded zucchini
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2 cups flour
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1 tsp curry powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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2 eggs
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½ cup oil
Instructions:
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Combine ingredients together.
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Bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes.
13. Zucchini Apple Muffins
A moist and fruity muffin infused with apple chunks and cinnamon.
Ingredients:
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1 cup grated zucchini
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1 cup diced apples
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1½ cups flour
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½ cup sugar
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1 egg
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¼ cup oil
Instructions:
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Mix wet ingredients with zucchini and apples.
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Fold in dry ingredients.
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Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.
14. Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Fudgy brownies with zucchini hidden inside for a secretly healthy dessert.
Ingredients:
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1½ cups grated zucchini
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1 cup sugar
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½ cup cocoa powder
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1½ cups flour
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½ cup oil
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1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients until smooth.
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Pour into a 9×9-inch pan and bake at 350°F for 25–28 minutes.
15. Zucchini Lemon Loaf with Glaze
A bright, citrusy loaf with zucchini baked right in and topped with a lemon glaze.
Ingredients:
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2 cups flour
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1½ cups grated zucchini
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¾ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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½ cup oil
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Glaze: powdered sugar + lemon juice
Instructions:
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Mix wet ingredients and zucchini.
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Fold in dry ingredients.
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Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes. Drizzle glaze on top once cooled.
