Ultimate Zucchini Recipe Collection

Ultimate Zucchini Recipe Collection 🌿

Zucchini is incredibly versatile—sweet, savory, or even chocolatey! Here are three must-try recipes to use up your summer zucchini bounty.

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1. Spiced Zucchini Bread 🍞

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp nutmeg

• ½ tsp ginger

• 3 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup applesauce (or oil)

• 3 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups finely grated zucchini (unpeeled, excess moisture squeezed out)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking powder/soda, salt).

3. In another bowl, beat sugars, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Fold in zucchini.

4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.

5. Pour into pan and bake 50-60 mins (until a toothpick comes out clean).

6. Cool before slicing.

🌟 Pro Tip: Add 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture!

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2. Crispy Zucchini Fritters 🥒

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups flour

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1½ lbs zucchini, grated & drained (see note)

• 3 tbsp scallions (optional)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Drain zucchini: Grate, salt lightly, let sit 10 mins, then squeeze out all excess water (key for crispiness!).

2. Mix flour, Parmesan, egg, spices, zucchini, and scallions.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten slightly.

4. Fry 3-4 mins per side until golden and crispy.

5. Serve with sour cream or tzatziki.

🌟 Pro Tip: For extra crunch, add panko breadcrumbs to the batter!

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3. Fudgy Zucchini Brownies 🍫

Ingredients:

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup light brown sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 egg

• 2 cups flour

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup chocolate chips

• 2 cups grated zucchini (drained)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 pan.

2. Whisk oil, sugars, vanilla, and egg. Fold in zucchini.

3. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.

4. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Bake 25-30 mins (center should be slightly fudgy).

6. Cool before cutting.

🌟 Pro Tip: Frost with chocolate ganache for extra decadence!

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Why You’ll Love These Recipes

✔️ No waste – Use up that garden zucchini!
✔️ Sweet & savory options – Perfect for any craving.
✔️ Sneaky veggies – Even picky eaters won’t notice.

Which one will you try first? 😍 Let me know if you’d like substitutions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.)!