Sweet Zucchini Dessert Recipes – Moist, Sneaky & Delicious!

Zucchini isn’t just for savory dishes it adds incredible moisture and tenderness to desserts without overpowering the flavor. Here are three halal-friendly zucchini dessert recipes that are sweet, satisfying, and secretly packed with veggies!

1. Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess water)
• ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
5. Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Kcal: ~290 per slice | Servings: 9

2. Zucchini Muffins with Cinnamon & Walnut

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup honey or sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with liners.
2. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil, and vanilla.
3. Fold in zucchini, then dry ingredients. Add nuts last.
4. Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Kcal: ~220 per muffin | Servings: 10

3. Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter or coconut oil, softened
• ⅓ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup grated zucchini
• ¼ cup raisins or mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix oats, flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add zucchini.
4. Mix in dry ingredients and optional add-ins.
5. Scoop spoonfuls onto tray. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Kcal: ~140 per cookie | Servings: 12