When a friend of mine first mentioned zucchini brownies to me, I was baffled. My first thought was "why on earth should a vegetable like zucchini be used in anything other than zucchini bread?"
Brownies are glorious all on their own so why add a vegetable? Well, after I tried those brownies, my taste buds converted and I am now officially a fan! No seriously, they tasted unexpectedly amazing and there was no way of telling that a vegetable had been added to the mix.
Similar to using carrots in muffins and such, zucchini can be a fantastic addition to lots of desserts. It is also a sneaky yet creative way to get picky eaters in your family to eat their veggies. Adding zucchini to a recipe is a great way to add moisture without sacrificing taste.
If you're curious about what you can bake using zucchinis, besides brownies and classic zucchini bread, below are some recipes for inspiration.
1. Zucchini, Apple and Carrot Breakfast Muffins
Recipe: Alice & Lois
2. Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread
Recipe: Lil Luna
3. Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe: Cooking Classy
4. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies
Recipe: A Saucy Kitchen
5. Triple Chocolate Zucchini Donuts
Recipe: Sweet Peas and Saffron
Share with someone who you know that has a sweet tooth!
