Here are 16 delicious ZUCCHINI RECIPES you have to try! From zucchini pizza bites to zucchini carrot muffins, I’ve got you covered!
$50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway!! Because I’m feeling the love today, I want to share some love!! Enter my giveaway down below to enter to win a $50 VISA Gift Card and be sure to check out all of my favorite zucchini recipes down below! Enjoy! (This giveaway is CLOSED)
I can’t believe my nutrition class comes to an end on Friday. My time here in NY has been so fabulous, fun, and I have learned soooooooo much. Everyday as I’m walking to get my morning coffee in Brooklyn, I feel so grateful that I was even able to be here for two weeks. Thankful to my parents who are watching and caring for my children, thankful to my friend Susie for letting me crash at her place, thankful to all of my friends here who I got to meet up with, thankful for all the delicious meals, experiences and for such a vibrant, diverse and fun city.
New York is the place to be.
And even though I’ve had the time of my life. . I am so ready to get back to Dallas to see my children and then to head home to Madison.
Since it’s August and zucchini is in abundance everywhere, I’m sharing some of my favorite zucchini recipes down below.
And because I am just bursting with happiness and thankfulness, I want to giveaway a $50 VISA gift card today to one lucky person. To enter, tell me what your favorite summer meal or food is down in the comments section below. Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends on August 11, 2016.
$50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway!!
The Best Zucchini Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cake Ever
Zucchini and Mushroom Stuffed Pasta Shells
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins from Baking A Moment
Zucchini Banana Bread from Two Peas and Their Pod
Beer Battered Zucchini Fries from Brown Eyed Baker
Cajun Shrimp Zoodles from Grandbaby Cakes
Skinny Zucchini Carrot Muffins from Blahnik Baker
Healthy Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna Spicy Turkey Meat Sauce from Ambitious Kitchen
Banana Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins from The Recipe Rebel
Asian Zucchini Cucumber Noodle Salad from Life Made Sweeter
Veggie Lasagna Zucchini Boats from Skinny Taste
5-Ingredient Zucchini Fritters from Just A Taste
Gluten Free Zucchini Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies from me! (above)
Apple Spinach and Zucchini Salad from me
And last but not least, this Zucchini Watermelon and Feta Salad. . so good!!!!
I hope you enjoy and try some of the recipes above!
Lisa Brown says
August 3, 2016 at 1:32 amI love having peach cobbler in the summer months.
Liz S. says
August 3, 2016 at 2:10 amMy fave summer food or dish is something that I also eat year-round =high quality ice cream.
Samina - The Cupcake Confession says
August 3, 2016 at 4:58 amAlice, it’s so GOOD to read about your New York adventures! It must have been so enlightening and fun at the same time. How amazing is that!!! Also, what a fabulous compilation of zucchini recipes you’ve made! My mind’s buzzing with meal plan ideas now! So perfect for the summer!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
August 3, 2016 at 6:16 amI LOVE seeing your snapchats, Alice! NYC is my favorite city! I almost moved there right after college, and now, I would move there in a heartbeat if I could convince my husband! 🙂 Sounds like you are enjoying your class. And I love this list of zucchini recipes!
Rachel J says
August 3, 2016 at 6:49 amI love ALL grilled veggies in the summer! Zucchini, peppers, mushrooms! So yummy in the summer time!
Gretchen D says
August 3, 2016 at 7:04 amI love having access to truly fresh tomatoes! slice them, and intermix with mozzarella cheese and some FRESH basil from the garden, too and drizzle with olive oil and it’s just the most wonderful, simple, tasty meal with some crusty whole wheat baguettes!
Shoshana Rose says
August 3, 2016 at 7:27 amI look forward to locally grown sweet corn every year. It’s nature’s candy!
Kelsey says
August 3, 2016 at 8:01 amMy favorite summer food is all of the fresh fruit! Watermelon and cherries especially!
Barbi Conaway says
August 3, 2016 at 8:59 amBACON LETTUCE TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH FRESH GARDEN TOMATOES!!
Nicole Teele says
August 3, 2016 at 9:12 amFavorite summer delish is grilled sausage with veggies and balsamic dressing!!!
Constance W. says
August 3, 2016 at 9:47 amMy favorite summer dish is SUSHI! Light and filling! Nom nom!
Kristen D. says
August 3, 2016 at 9:52 amGazpacho is my favorite, and grilled corn or tomato & burrata salad is up there too!
Kristy says
August 3, 2016 at 10:23 amI love frozen yogurt with Mochi
Ashley Smith says
August 3, 2016 at 10:35 amStrawberries! Gotta love a fresh strawberry, feta and grilled steak salad. Cool, crisp and a rich, savory indulgent meal. Add avocado please!
Ashley Hudson says
August 3, 2016 at 10:55 amMy summertime food is most watermelon, I’m not joking lol… I usually have salad that will have watermelon, watermelon juice, watermelon Popsicles and of course watermelon. It’s so hot here in Texas.
Mami2jcn says
August 3, 2016 at 11:42 amI love pasta salad.
Melissa says
August 3, 2016 at 11:48 amHomemade mango sorbet! It’s delicious.
Julie says
August 3, 2016 at 11:51 amI love having grilled corn, zucchini, any vege grilled and make a salad with grilled veges. So delicious!
Julie Wood says
August 3, 2016 at 11:51 amI love having grilled corn, zucchini, any vege grilled and make a salad with grilled veges. So delicious!
Tara Huff says
August 3, 2016 at 11:58 amI love corn on the cob in the summer!
Annette says
August 3, 2016 at 12:12 pmMy favorite summer food is fresh cherries.
Heather says
August 3, 2016 at 12:37 pmFresh herbs, any and all!
Elena says
August 3, 2016 at 1:05 pmMy favorite is avocado stuffed with crab
Rosie says
August 3, 2016 at 1:06 pmMy favorite summer food is summer pudding with raspberries here’s one recipe for it http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/raspberry-summer-pudding-12165. I love this zucchini recipe!!
Judith says
August 3, 2016 at 1:16 pmi love banana bread with fresh basil
Taylor Closet says
August 3, 2016 at 1:18 pmMy favorite summer dish is a great grilled chicken salad.
Cheryl B says
August 3, 2016 at 1:19 pmI love a great Greek salad in the Summer.
Kelli says
August 3, 2016 at 2:34 pmLove watermelon!
Kelly D says
August 3, 2016 at 2:59 pmPotato salad is one of my favorite summer foods.
Alexandra Robertson says
August 3, 2016 at 3:10 pmMy favorite summer dish is a regular grilled cheeseburger. I just love the grill flavor and summer nights are the best spent eating yummy food. I also love a good smore!
Elle says
August 3, 2016 at 3:10 pmI love a good pasta salad.
Jessica To says
August 3, 2016 at 3:53 pmMy favorite summer food is a fruit salad.
shelly peterson says
August 3, 2016 at 4:48 pmI love Watermelon during he Summer and pasta salad.
Rhonda Grisham says
August 3, 2016 at 4:56 pmMy Mother in law’s pasta salad! It is amazing and she makes it just for me!!! 🙂
Natalie says
August 3, 2016 at 5:15 pmMy favorite summertime dish is a fresh fruit salad with whipped topping! In the heat of the summer there is nothing better than fresh fruit.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
August 3, 2016 at 5:29 pmGah, I am SO jealous you are living and learning it up in NYC!! But i’m sure you miss your family! I get homesick and miss Boy and the furry ones after a few days, so I can only imagine! Anyways, yessss to zucchini all day every day!! I have been spiralizing the shiiiii out of mine, but I need some new eats, so this is perfect! I’d eat them all in a heartbeat! Thanks for the inspiration, lady! Cheers!
Tabathia B says
August 3, 2016 at 7:20 pmI love potato salad and chicken salad
Janet W. says
August 3, 2016 at 7:24 pmMy favorite summer food is anything fruity! I love to eat cantaloupe, strawberries, and grapes! My favorite summer dessert is banana pudding!
Mary Cloud says
August 3, 2016 at 7:34 pmI love Hamburgers fresh off the grill
pat says
August 3, 2016 at 8:38 pmMy favorite summer food is watermelon.
Stacey Roberson says
August 3, 2016 at 9:02 pmI make this amazing Hawaiian Pasta salad that is perfect for summer that I just love. A cold pasta with a sweet taste. Yum!
Amanda S. says
August 3, 2016 at 9:44 pmI love cobb salads, grilled veggies, and strawberries!
Steve Weber says
August 3, 2016 at 9:55 pmOur favorite is tuna pasta salad.
Nikki says
August 3, 2016 at 10:40 pmMy favorite summer food is quinoa salad with feta, toasted quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, walnuts, cilantro, and balsamic vinegar! Sometimes when I’m craving fruit I’ll add strawberries as well.
Thomas Murphy says
August 3, 2016 at 10:47 pmI like watermelon.
Birdiebee says
August 3, 2016 at 11:08 pmMy favorite summer food is potato salad.
Birdiebee says
August 3, 2016 at 11:09 pmMy favorite summer food is potato salad with cooked bacon.
Judy G says
August 4, 2016 at 4:50 amI love to have salads of all sorts in the summer months.
Will G says
August 4, 2016 at 5:21 amMy favorite is burgers.
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
August 4, 2016 at 6:51 amI loved watching all your foodie adventures on Instagram. Everything looked so good! Glad to hear you had a great time! Zucchini is one of my fave veggies. I love using it in savoury dishes, though I haven’t had much luck with it yet in sweet ones. This collection looks awesome! Have a great weekend!
marcie says
August 4, 2016 at 9:46 amTaking a nutrition class in NYC sounds like an amazing experience! I’ve never been there and I’d love to go, and that class sounds wonderful! My zucchini is starting to go crazy in my garden, so I’m loving this round up…and I’ve got to try your cake!!
Candice says
August 4, 2016 at 10:24 amMy favorite summer food is watermelon. I could eat it everyday!
Anita L says
August 4, 2016 at 10:26 amI love to enjoy a fruit salad during summer months!
Wehaf says
August 4, 2016 at 10:30 amI have so many favorite summer foods, but recently I’ve been enjoying pear crisps made with the pears from the tree in our backyard.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
August 4, 2016 at 11:50 amI have some pizza bites on my blog today too and it’s my favourite way to use courgette. But lots of other ideas to try here too.
Manali@CookWithManali says
August 4, 2016 at 1:10 pmMy husband did his masters from NYC and he totally believes it’s the best city ever! It sure is amazing, I love it too! Glad to hear you had a wonderful time Alice! love this round up, so many delicious zucchini recipes!
Laurajj says
August 4, 2016 at 1:25 pmOh one of my favorite summer dishes is a cold chicken pasta salad I make with chicken, pasta, grapes, mandarin oranges!
Tamra H says
August 4, 2016 at 1:36 pmMy favorite summer food is grilled fish, topped with summer veggies from the garden!
Kelly says
August 4, 2016 at 1:52 pmSo happy you’re having a great time in NYC and learning lots, Alice! I can imagine how much you’ve missed your little ones too though 🙂 Love this round-up! Thanks so much for including me :)We can’t get enough of zucchini right now and I can’t wait to try so many of these out!
Sarah Hayes says
August 4, 2016 at 3:03 pmI love tomato sandwiches
natasha lamoreux says
August 4, 2016 at 3:49 pmMy favorite food in the summer is burgers and veggies cooked on the grill.
natasha lamoreux says
August 4, 2016 at 3:49 pmMy favorite food in the summer is burgers and veggies cooked on the grill.
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
August 4, 2016 at 4:13 pmI love when I have an abundance of zucchini because zucchini bread is one of my favorite ‘sweet’ treats! And my goodness that chocolate blanket covering the top looks SO freakin’ good! Such a wonderful roundup, Alice…. but I’ve got my eye on that that zucchini cake!
sarah s says
August 4, 2016 at 5:47 pmDoes ice cream count as a favorite food:) I also have been really liking a Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wrap and also some summer corn salad.
Amy C. says
August 4, 2016 at 9:16 pmMy favorite summer food is ice cream…can’t get enough! My favorite is coffee ice cream.
Rachel says
August 4, 2016 at 9:28 pmMy favorite summer dish is caprese salad.
Annamarie V says
August 4, 2016 at 10:27 pmMy favorite summer foods are fresh corn on the cob, a salad with veggies grown in the garden and cherry pie made with pie cherries off my trees unless the birds get to them first.
Dawn Monroe says
August 4, 2016 at 10:30 pmI love grilled burgers with Vidalia onions a a ear of fresh corn on the cob.
Michelle L says
August 4, 2016 at 10:32 pmToo bad this isnt open to Canadians:( I would have loved to enter and have valid paypal,
Good luck.
Zainab says
August 4, 2016 at 11:31 pmThere’s so much to be thankful for, I agree. I’ve been feeling the same way and what a great way to share the blessings. Love it Alice!! So glad you are having a great time in NYC. I love the city very much.
Amy says
August 5, 2016 at 12:02 amWatermelon!
Vunda V says
August 5, 2016 at 7:00 ami love corn dishes in the summer time!
Lauren says
August 5, 2016 at 9:04 amI like peaches in the summer.
Vera K says
August 5, 2016 at 9:06 amI love a nice fresh fruit salad.
amanda whitley says
August 5, 2016 at 1:25 pmi like taco salad and steak tip skewers in the grill.
Brenda Haines says
August 5, 2016 at 2:43 pmI love all the fruit and vegetables of summer! From watermelon to corn on the cob, we love everything summer lets us feast on! I also like a good bbq tri tip roast. Thanks!
Stefanie G says
August 5, 2016 at 4:46 pmI love watermelon in the summer!
Ashley C says
August 5, 2016 at 5:38 pmI’m a big fan of pasta salad made with fresh veggies like snap peas or tomatoes!
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Jeffrey says
August 5, 2016 at 7:41 pmI love making zoodle pasta in the summer. We always have an abundance of zucchini and plenty of tomatoes and peppers to make fresh sauce.
tiffany c (@sweetmatcha) says
August 5, 2016 at 8:53 pmI love the classic bbq chicken wings, it’s weird to not eat them during the summer! I also love summery cucumbers and cherry tomatoes in a salad with cilantro, it is so refreshing!
Sara Floyd says
August 5, 2016 at 10:04 pmI love berries!
Betsy Barnes says
August 5, 2016 at 10:47 pmMy favorite summer dish is veggie pasta salad, with a variety of fresh veggies. 🙂
Julie says
August 5, 2016 at 11:18 pmI love peaches and watermelon in the summer!
Cindy says
August 6, 2016 at 2:45 amMy favorite summer food is vanilla ice cream with hot fudge.
Barbara Montag says
August 6, 2016 at 3:29 amDuring the hot summer months I enjoy a fresh fruit salad.
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Evans B says
August 6, 2016 at 10:28 amLove apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream! Actually made one two nights ago. Love potato salad too, my mother-in-law’s recipe.
mira says
August 6, 2016 at 10:48 amSounds like you are having a lot of fun in NYC! Love reading about it! I enjoy cooking with zucchini, so this roundup is perfect!
Sara Floyd says
August 6, 2016 at 12:38 pmI love hummus
janetfaye says
August 6, 2016 at 1:25 pmI like Honeydew melon in the summer.
Seyma Shabbir says
August 6, 2016 at 3:20 pmSo many to choose from, I love grilled meats and vegetables and watermelon. Anything light and not heavy with oils.
Erika W. says
August 6, 2016 at 5:01 pmMy favorite summer food is watermelon and pineapple. I especially like to use either in salsas.
Susan Christy says
August 6, 2016 at 5:54 pmGrilled Asparagus and watermelon.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
August 6, 2016 at 10:02 pmI love strawberry shortcake!
Rebecca B says
August 7, 2016 at 5:31 amI love fried green tomatoes in the summer!
Linda says
August 7, 2016 at 8:24 amGrilled chicken and chili lime corn on the cob!
Linda says
August 7, 2016 at 8:24 amGrilled chicken and chili lime corn on the cob!
Amy L says
August 7, 2016 at 8:30 pmMy favorite summer food is fresh picked tomatoes from my husband’s garden. Yum!
Kristen says
August 7, 2016 at 8:54 pmMy favorite summer food is fresh, ripe peaches.
linda says
August 8, 2016 at 12:20 amsuper great giveaway and post!
Terra Heck says
August 8, 2016 at 5:28 amMy favorite summer food is watermelon. My favorite summer dish is Snicker Salad (has Snickers, apples, Cool Whip, and cream cheese in it). Thanks.
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gina blades says
August 8, 2016 at 1:48 pmI love fresh salads in the summer.
Stefanie says
August 8, 2016 at 4:47 pmThis bundt cake looked so good on your IG feed. We normally don’t eat zucchini; I have bad memories of one grandmother’s and my husband, who’s Korean, had it too much growing up that he was sick of it. But I keep seeing zucchini around and really want to try it in sweet loaves or bundt cake this like.
hipfoodiemom says
August 8, 2016 at 10:30 pmStefanie, I hope you try it! Zucchini in baked goods (cake, muffins, cookies) is a revelation!
Dawn Keenan says
August 8, 2016 at 5:51 pmMy favorite summer food is fresh corn on the cob. Yum!
Veronica L says
August 8, 2016 at 7:43 pmIt would be a tie between cucumber sandwiches or watermelon salads, love both of these during the summer time!
Holly says
August 8, 2016 at 9:32 pmDo fresh, farmers market tomatoes count as a dish? I had some with avocado, salt and pepper for breakfast, and they were amazing, so much better than what I can get at the grocery store!
Jason says
August 9, 2016 at 7:49 pmI love ice cold watermelon
Ashley Perez says
August 9, 2016 at 8:53 pmYUM i love peach cobbler.
Janice Cooper says
August 9, 2016 at 9:53 pmMy favorite summer food is barbecue ribs, burgers, and hot dogs. I love having barbecue in the summer. I also love deviled eggs and potato salad in the summer.
Jordan D. says
August 10, 2016 at 7:18 amWatermelon and fresh pineapple, or grilled in-season veggies. I love them all!
Steph says
August 10, 2016 at 11:40 amI love salty snacks!
Sarah Mayer says
August 10, 2016 at 12:27 pmI love making my strawberry feta and spinach salad with poppyseed dressing.
Bridgett Wilbur says
August 10, 2016 at 2:49 pmRare porter house steak with corn on the cob and veggie packs.
Stephanie Larison says
August 10, 2016 at 5:00 pmWatermelon, we eat it so many different ways in the Summertime!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
August 10, 2016 at 6:05 pmI’ve been adding zucchini to everything lately! Cookies, muffins, and of course, every BBQ — I just can’t get enough this year!