Because this mildly-flavored squash is good for so much more than zoodles.

Take a break from zoodles and use your fresh summer squash in these, our best zucchini dessert recipes.

Zucchini-Walnut Cake

Two medium-sized zucchini shred down to star inside this9x13 dessert.

Zucchini-Olive Oil Cake

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Warmly-spiced and drizzled with a perky lemon syrup, theres no need to fuss with frosting.

This zucchini dessert recipe is sweet enough on its own, and is stunning in its simplicity.

No need to skip this recipethose accents are completely optional.

Zucchini-Walnut Cake

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(Thanks, whole-wheat flour, oats, and flaxseed meal.)

But dont let that scare you away!

Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

Regular lemon-poppy seed muffins and breads are crowd-pleasing concepts on their own.

Zucchini-Banana Flaxseed Muffins

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This lemon-syrup-brushed beauty is infused with 2 cups of shredded squash.

Alongside sour cream and a bit of oil, the water-rich zucchini makes thisquick breadultra-moist.

Zucchini-Carrot Cake

Carrot cakeis a staple on nearly every single one of our spring menus.

Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

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But why stop when Memorial Day arrives?

These bars are perfect, one five-star reviewer raves.

It’s a win-win, satisfy your sweet tooth and get some veggies.

Zucchini-Carrot Cake

Credit: Blaine Moats

Honey-Zucchini Bread

Granola shouldnt be reserved for your breakfast bowl or travel snacks.

Choco-Zucchini Cupcakes

It can be our little secret that this is a zucchini dessert recipe.

Its rarely this easy to inspire the entire family, office, or potluck to enjoy eating zucchini.

Low-Sugar Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins in paper cups on cooling rack

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Ive been making these for years and they are highly requested, one BHG fan says.

Zucchini-Olive Oil Cake

Mild olive oil in the batter keeps this zucchini cake recipe extra-moist.

Layer it with fluffy homemade cream cheese frosting and top with fresh figs and olive leaves.

Carrot and Zucchini Bars

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If you agree, youll swoon over these sweet slices.

Then as the quick bread bakes, melt down even more dark chocolate to drizzle over the top.

But theyre jam-packed with superfoods.

Honey-Zucchini Bread

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Were taking that to mean that the only reasonable Rx is to have two!

Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins

Take this zucchini muffin recipe into dessert territory with a homemadepowdered sugar icing.

Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread recipe is a classic and for good reason.

Choco-Zucchini Cupcakes

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As one BHG home cook shared, “This recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious.

BUT, it was even more delicious the next day.”

Zucchini-Olive Oil Cake

Credit: Con Poulos

Zucchini-Oat Bread

Credit: Jay Wilde

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Credit: Andy Lyons

Zucchini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting

Credit: Karla Conrad

Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins

Credit: Brie Passano

Zucchini Bread

Credit: Marty Baldwin