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Even the greenest green thumbs have overlooked a ready-to-pick zucchini during harvest and come back the next day to find a Hulk-sized zuke glaring at them from beneath the large leaves. But before you decide there's no way to use such a gigantic veggie, check out these easy zucchini recipes. There's hope after all, we promise.
If you're a fan of apple crisp, this recipe apparently tastes the same. You'll need to take all the seeds out of the zucchini (and the overgrown zukes are typically extraordinarily seedy), but with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, this stuff sounds scrumptious.
Recipe:Down Redbud Drive
Ooey gooey butterscotch blondies are a decadent, indulgent brownie-like treat with a brown, sugary, buttery flavor. The added zucchini in this recipe promises an even moister blondie and we definitely are not mad at that one bit.
Recipe:Creations by Kara
Apple cinnamon is a timeless flavor combination that bodes well for muffins. And because no one likes a dry muffin, the zucchini in this recipe promises the perfect amount of moisture for a truly tasty treat. It's also a cheap and easy breakfast to start the day right.
Recipe:Mile High Mitts
Brownies should be fudgy, full of flavor, just a touch flaky on top, and plenty moist inside. Zucchini is the ideal ingredient to bring that moisture and add more texture.
Recipe:I Am Baker
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With a punch of lemon zest, this cake-like bread uses fresh lemon juice and zest, shredded zucchini for moisture, and buttermilk. The powdered sugar and lemon juice glaze is the perfect topping for this flavorful loaf.
Recipe:Together as Family
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Cinnamon, nutmeg, zucchini, walnuts, and other baking staples join forces to create this decadent cake, which is made all the richer with tangy and sweet cream cheese frosting.
Recipe:Small Town Woman
This cake-like bread definitely brings the sweet with cocoa powder and chocolate chips all in one loaf, but the shredded zucchini brings both balance and moisture to the mix.
Recipe:Let's Dish
While overgrown zucchini does lend itself perfectly to baked goods, it's also ideal for zucchini boats. Slice the zukes in half lengthwise and hollow out the middle. Fill 'em up with toppings and bake them for a delicious, low-carb dinner.
Recipe:Cooktoria
Looking for a gluten-free lasagna option? Zucchini is the perfect pasta imposter in this dish.
Recipe:Low Carb Nomad
Next time you're faced with enormous zucchini, try cutting it into slices and grilling it, then dressing it up with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. You can also use pizza toppings in your zucchini boats for a similar vibe.
Recipe:Kalyn's Kitchen
Eggplant parmesan, who? If you've got a giant zuke, transform it into zucchini parmesan by coating it in breadcrumbs, air-frying, then topping it with a parm-mozzarella-ricotta mixture and tomato sauce before baking.
Recipe:Skinny Taste
Not all zucchini breads have to be sweet. This loaf follows the savory route with a punch of flavor from cheddar cheese, chives, and zucchini.
Recipe:Serena Bakes
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Greek yogurt and zucchini work together to make these donuts extra-luscious. The maple syrup, vanilla, and glaze used atop these bad boys brings a nice sweet balance, too.
Recipe:Satori Design for Living