15 Sweet and Savory Vegan Zucchini Bread Recipes!

It’s National Zucchini Bread Day! And we’re excited about it as you probably are too. Zucchini bread has the perfect mix of ingredients that can be mixed and matched with different flavors, extracts, and seasonings. They’re hearty, filling, and great to grab on the go or as a side dish after a light dinner.

In honor of the holiday, we’re celebrating by presenting you with 15 sweet and savory zucchini bread recipes for you to create and enjoy at home. We searched through the Food Monster App for our favorite and most delectable recipes below.

1. Pumpkin Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Gabrielle St. Claire‘s Pumpkin Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe incorporates whole wheat flour and grated zucchini for added nutrients and moisture. Sprinkle in chocolate chips for the perfect amount of sweetness that makes this bread an indulgent breakfast or a delicious dessert.

2. Zucchini Banana Bread

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Taryn Fitz-Gerald‘s Zucchini Banana Bread is hearty, moist, and fulling, in the best way possible! The added zucchini boosts the nutritional value and is a great way to get more greens into your diet.

3. Carrot Zucchini Squares With Cashew Maple Frosting

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These Carrot Zucchini Squares With Cashew Maple Frosting by the Cruelty Free Family make it easy to say “yes” to treating yourself because of their plethora of hidden veggies and added nutrients. Perfect for dessert or that mid-day snack!

4. Cinnamon Zucchini Cakes

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Fabio Gallo‘s moist Cinnamon Zucchini Cakes are a nice alternative to a regular carrot cake. They are spiced perfectly, studded with walnuts and raisins, and then finished with a simple glaze drizzle to give them a sweet finish.

5. Raw Zucchini Carrot Cake

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Krisztina Berta‘s Raw Zucchini Carrot Cakes are packed full of fresh, nutritious goodness and bursting with flavors such as sweet carrots, orange, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla. Do we need to give any more description than that? Yum.

6. Paleo Zucchini Bread

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Katrina Nixon‘s no-sugar-added Paleo Zucchini Bread may not be as sweet as some other zucchini bread, but it is still rich with flavors. Pair this bread with your favorite spread as a snack, or combine it with soup for a hearty meal.

7. Mango Zucchini Bread Ice Cream Sandwiches

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The options are endless when making a quick bread into an ice cream version  – banana bread, carrot cake loaf, lemon loaf, etc. Leah Moldowan‘s Mango Zucchini Bread Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect addition to any staple snack.

8. Zucchini Banana Cake

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This Zucchini Banana Cake by Tiana Haines is packed full of nourishing ingredients like bananas, which are a rich source of potassium. Zucchinis are low in calories, contain no saturated fat, and are packed full of minerals and vitamins, which makes this the perfect lunch/dessert.

9. Zucchini Carrot Slices

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Slightly sweet zucchini, fresh carrot, and cheesy nutritional yeast come together in these delicious and fluffy Zucchini Carrot Slices by Anthea Chang. Since it’s nice and light, these slices are a great salad accompaniment.

10. Zucchini Bread With Fennel and Pistachios

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Rebecca Fallihee‘s Zucchini Bread With Fennel and Pistachios features two types of squash, three types of flours, and chopped pistachios and fennel seeds to make it hearty and grainy. It’s perfect for a quick treat, a nice breakfast, or even just snacking.

11. Zucchini Fritters With Citrus Yogurt Sauce

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Natalie Yonan‘s Zucchini Fritters With Citrus Yogurt Sauce are super easy to make and are vegan and gluten-free. It’s the perfect way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet, without even realizing it!

12. Raw Chocolate Zucchini Bites

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These gluten-free Raw Chocolate Zucchini Bites by Tiana Haines use dates to help achieve a chewy, sweet texture. These are easy to pack and transport for a healthy, sweet snack on the go!

13. Zucchini Carrot Cupcakes With Avocado Icing 

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Chelsea Vanderbeek‘s Zucchini Carrot Cupcakes With Avocado Icing recipe is great because it’s so healthy and crammed with veggies, but also really delicious to eat. Eat them for breakfast with a side of coffee or for an afternoon snack after a long day.

14. Zucchini Blueberry Muffins

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Jackie Sobon‘s little Zucchini Blueberry Muffins make for the best breakfast. Who doesn’t enjoy a muffin with some coffee and a bagel? The rich scent of cinnamon and filling whole wheat components make it also incredibly satisfying.

15. Flourless Tofu-Zucchini Muffins

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These little but mighty Flourless Tofu-Zucchini Muffins are light but very filling. They’re perfect for brunch, or a light dinner side dish.

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