9 Chocolate + Zucchini Recipes That Prove Vegetables Can Be Delicious

zucchini chocolate chip cake
Photo: Deb C.

Use up your bumper crop of zucchini to satisfy your sweeth tooth with these irresistible chocolate zucchini recipes. This classic pairing makes for rich, mouthwatering desserts that illustrate the versatility of the mild, sweet summer squash. Enjoy a moist, chocolate chip-studded zucchini cake or dive into warm, fragrant muffins loaded with shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts. Make the most of the season with our collection of garden-fresh chocolate zucchini recipes that you'll want to make on repeat.

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Chocolate Swirl Zucchini Sheet Cake

Chocolate Swirl Zucchini Sheet Cake
KGora

A zucchini cake with decadent swirls of cream cheese is sure to make your dessert course memorable. Buttermilk adds a deliciously unexpected tang that pairs perfectly with the fudgy flavor of each bite.

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe
Jenny

A perfectly sweet on-the-go snack that your family will want again and again. This top-rated recipe boasts hundreds of satisfied home cooks that rave about the lovely crunch of chopped walnuts and hint of lemon in each pillowy muffin.

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Chocolate Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Kim

"Getting my super picky kids to eat vegetables is always a challenge," shares recipe creator jenny31978. Disguise good-for-you veggies with this creative zucchini bread that combines whole wheat flour, blueberries, cocoa, and cardamom.

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Grandma's Chocolate Zucchini Bread

homemade chocolate zucchini bread loaf
MommaBean3

This soft, classic chocolate zucchini bread tastes like coming back home. Semisweet chocolate chips combine with cocoa powder and cinnamon to create an enticing slice.

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cake

zucchini chocolate chip cake
Deb C.

Our community of home cooks gives this chocolate-chip studded cake top marks for tempting flavor. Use this easy 9x13 recipe to feed a crowd or keep it all to yourself.

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Vegan Zucchini Brownies.

chocolate zucchini brownie
Rita

This delectable vegan treat trades butter for olive oil and uses brown sugar to create an especially rich result. Create gooey goodness in under 45 minutes.

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Chocolate-Zucchini Cupcakes

Chocolate-Zucchini Cupcakes
Photo by NURSJEN.

"These are awesome!" raves Rubinad. "Made them for my son's class potluck and then again for his school cake walk. Huge hit with all the kids and adults!"

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Zucchini Chocolate Orange Cake

zucchini chocolate orange cake
Nicole St-Cyr

Bright, zesty orange juice blends with grated zucchini and unsweetened cocoa for a uniquely balanced flavor. A luxurious vanilla-orange glaze coats each chocolatey bite for an unforgettable experience.

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St. Patrick's Day Zucchini-Oatmeal Cookies

overhead shot zucchini, oatmeal, and chocolate cookies
Astanwood

It doesn't have to be St. Paddy's Day to enjoy these delightfully chewy cookies. Granola and quick-cooking oatmeal add flavorful depth, while chocolate chips adds a rich sweetness that completes the bite. Use raisins or chopped pecans for fun mix-ins.

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