13 Zucchini Bread Recipes That'll Make You Thankful for That Garden Haul

Anyone with a garden (or a neighbor with a garden!) knows that you need to get creative when zucchini season is in full swing; the last thing you want to do is get tired of the veggie and let it go to waste. Our best zucchini recipes can help — and you can even freeze zucchini to be used in muffins and soups later on. But one of our favorite things to make with zucchini is quick bread, of course. It's easy to whip up and always delicious.

A good starting place? This go-to recipe is super simple. Just shred, dump and stir. For an easy spin, add in your favorite chopped nuts, a handful or two of chocolate chips, some dried fruit or a little grated orange zest.

You can never go wrong pairing the rich flavors of cocoa with the subtle sweetness of a zucchini loaf. The addition of pecans really takes this one over the top, though — they add a buttery crunch that's hard to achieve any other way.

Trisha adds a couple unexpected (but delicious) ingredients to her beloved zucchini bread: coconut and maraschino cherries. We also love that this easy recipe yields two loaves, so you can eat one now and freeze the other to enjoy later.

Fans agree: Dried cranberries take this zucchini bread to a whole new level. And the three-ingredient glaze, which you can whisk together in mere seconds, is a must.

When there is an abundance of zucchini in the peak of summer, one of the best uses is to turn it into a quick bread. We’ve taken that delicious baked good a step further and turned it into pancakes. The batter comes together quickly and you can feel good about eating zucchini for breakfast.

Although this loaf is gluten- and dairy-free-and packed with whole-grain goodness from oat and millet flours-no one would ever know. Thanks to a combination of olive oil, almond meal and plenty of grated zucchini, it's delightfully moist and cakey. Coconut flour and maple syrup lend the perfect amount of sweetness.

Whole-wheat pastry flour creates whole-grain goodness, and apple butter creates extra moistness and natural sweetness. Surprisingly, just a little heart-friendly oil is used in this bread recipe that's heavy on zucchini — and tastiness.

Cocoa powder and chopped chocolate turn zucchini bread into a rich treat.

Crushed pineapple just might be what your usual zucchini bread recipe has been missing. It’ll add a hint of tropical flavor, a touch of texture and undeniable moistness.

Whip up Ree’s zucchini-filled waffles, then watch them disappear — no one will guess they’re eating veggies for breakfast! A sweetened cream cheese drizzle on top seals the deal.

Moist zucchini bread gets a simple makeover with chocolate chips.

Two bowls and two loaf pans and you’re well on your way to zucchini bread for a crowd.