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25 Genius Ways To Use Zucchini in Healthy Recipes

Published: Aug 15, 2017 · Modified: Aug 4, 2023 by Megan

Zucchini is by far my favorite vegetable!  I love cooking and baking with it because it's flavorless, yet adds moisture and texture to recipes. It's an easy way to add more vegetables to your diet without noticing that you're eating them. They also make a great low carb substitute to grains or pasta. Because summer's coming to an end and you may have an abundance of zucchini on hand, I've rounded up 25 Genius Ways To Use Zucchini in Healthy Recipes to inspire you.

But before we get to the recipes, here's two of my favorite kitchen tools for prepping and spiralizing zucchini. I use them ALL the time! They make prepping this veggie so easy.

These are 25 Genius Ways To Use Zucchini in Healthy Recipes to inspire you to eat and cook healthy! All the recipes are gluten free, some Paleo & low carb!

25 Genius Ways To Use Zucchini in Healthy Recipes

Breakfast

Zucchini Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Light, creamy and filling protein-packed pancakes perfect for Sunday meal prep!

Zucchini Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Paleo Zucchini Oatless Oatmeal

You won't believe how unbelievably delicious this thick and creamy "oatmeal" is, and you can't taste the zucchini.

Paleo Zucchini Oatless Oatmeal

Paleo Spiralized Breakfast Casserole

Spiralized sweet potato and zucchini make a delicious and fun base to this easy egg and spinach casserole.

Wake up to a healthy Spiralized Breakfast Casserole made with wholesome ingredients, bursting with comforting flavors & packed with 20 grams of protein. This is one breakfast you will want to wake to! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Carb + Low Calorie

Paleo Zucchini Red Pepper Frittata

Zucchini and red pepper make incredible flavors together! Cook them in a skillet with eggs and call it breakfast.

Red Pepper Zucchini Frittata

Vegan Blueberry Zucchini Protein Smoothie

Would you believe there's an entire zucchini in there? Yup! Paired with my favorite clean protein powder and this makes one heck of a delicious smoothie.

Blueberry Zucchini Protein Smoothie

Low Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Made with no added sugar or oil, this zucchini bread's almost too good to be true!

Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Bread made with no added sugar or oil. A lighter and healthier zucchini bread that's most, creamy, incredibly addicting and guaranteed delicious!

Main Dishes

BLT Grilled Chicken Salad

It's not just bacon, lettuce and tomato, there's zucchini in there too!

BLT Grilled Chicken Salad! Fresh lettuce topped with tomatoes, squash, crispy bacon & drizzled in a balsamic mustard dressing! Great for lunch or dinner!

Crockpot Chicken Zoodle Pho

Who needs noodles when you can have spiralized zucchini?

Chicken Zoodle Pho

Italian Casserole with Spiralized Zucchini

Brown rice, zucchini and ground turkey are the perfect hearty dinner combination.

Low Calorie Italian Casserole made with zucchini, brown rice and artichokes is an easy, make ahead freezer casserole. A nourishing, healthy dinner that's filling & bursting with Italian flavorings. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Spiralized Turkey Burgers with Zucchini & Carrot

Double veggie whammy in these burgers. Tender, juicy, just the way a burger should be!

Spiralized Turkey Burgers with Zucchini & Carrots! These burgers make a bold statement with curly strands of veggies. With 4 ingredients & 10 minutes to make, this veggie packed recipe is one anyone can make. Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Zucchini Parmasen Meatballs

Moist and cheese, these balls double as dinner or a healthy appetizer.

Healthy Zucchini Parmesan Meatballs! Baked in less than 30 midnutes & freezable. These meatballs are perfect for meal prepping, a quick weeknight dinner or serving as an appetizer. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

BBQ Chicken Taco Bowls

BBQ isn't just for the grill. It's delicious in taco bowls with zucchini!

These BBQ Chicken Taco Bowls are the perfect combination of Mexican & summer BBQ flavors. A protein-packed, Gluten-Free, EASY meal prep recipe for a make ahead lunch or dinner. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Sheet Pan Chicken Hummus

Where's the zucchini you ask? In the hummus and it's Paleo too!

Sheet Pan Hummus Chicken marinated in Paleo zucchini hummus turns boring chicken into a flavorful meal. Paired with spiralized sweet potato for a french fry like side. All made on one sheet pan in 20 minutes! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Paleo Lemon Herb Salmon with Spirazlied Zucchini

Lemon Herb Salmon Zucchini

Zucchini Salsa Turkey Burgers

Zucchini and salsa make the most flavorful burgers. You'll be surprised!

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Baked Zucchini Parmesan Fries

Pair these huge fries with a zucchini burger for an all out meal. Because you can never have enough zucchini, right?

Baked Zucchini Parmesan Fries

Snacks

Paleo Zucchini Hummus

No beans? No problem! This Paleo friendly hummus is made bean free with zucchini!

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These healthier zucchini muffins are super chocolatey. You'll fool anyone into eating them!

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

These bites are only 107 calories and kid approved too!

Zucchini Chocolate Oatmeal Bite

Paleo Pumpkin Zucchini Sundried Tomato Biscuits

These biscuits aren't just for fall, they're light enough making them the perfect side year-round.

Savory Pumpkin Zucchini Sundried Tomato Biscuits made with pumpkin seeds & flax. An omega-3 Paleo and Gluten Free bread that can be served as a healthy side or snack.

Paleo Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins

Zucchini and apple make warm and cozy flavors. Ideal for cold weather eating!

Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins

Vegan Zucchini Espresso Brownies

Zucchini in a brownie should never be a question. Paired with espresso powder, they made the richest, most decadent treats.

Zucchini Chocolate Espresso Brownies

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Another kid approved treat! These cookies are lower in calories and all around delicious. Guaranteed you can't taste the zucchini.

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Lindsay Cotter says

    August 18, 2017 at 9:33 am

    You should start a zucchini cafe! no really!! I'd take a Batch of those meatballs now. Genius my friend!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 18, 2017 at 11:26 am

      A zucchini cafe haha now that would be fun!

      Reply
  2. Bethany says

    August 15, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    Love these! Now I need to figure out our to clean my spiral noodle thingy...

    Reply
  3. Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says

    August 15, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Great round up! I am a huge zucchini fan as well! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Patricia @Sweet and Strong says

    August 15, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Love some zucchini! I actually made a healthy zucchini bread for the first time this weekend, my husband was very skeptical at first and asked me if he would taste the zucchini. He was definitely pleasantly surprised. Can't wait to try some of these 🙂

    Reply
  5. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    August 15, 2017 at 5:32 am

    You know I LOVE zucchini!

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  6. Carrie this fit chick says

    August 15, 2017 at 5:31 am

    Great call on the zucchini round up. I love that veggie. Never lets me down! Probably going the boring route with it tonight and just sateeing it, but I love how creative you can get with it.

    Reply

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