11 Times Veggies As Dessert Is Better

Really, it's a thing.

1. Zucchini Brownies

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You can find tons of great zucchini brownie recipes online that suit the ingredients you have. This recipe is gluten-free and delicious.

2. Butternut Squash Cake

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Don't knock it until you've tried it. And then you won't want to. Recipe here.

3. Beet Cupcakes

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Beets are a fantastic addition to many chocolate recipes. Bonus: beets offer you a natural coloring option for Red Velvet recipes. Get this chocolate beet cupcake recipe here.

4. Parsnip Cake

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That's right; parsnips are a perfect healthy ingredient to make a great naked cake. Get the recipe here.

5. Sweet Potato Pudding

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This chocolate pudding definitely doesn't look like it's filled with veggies...or taste like it. But it is! Get the recipe here.

6. Carrot Cake

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Recipe here.

7. Rutabaga cake

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Rutabaga...in a cake? Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Recipe here.

8. Cauliflower Cupcakes

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Cauliflower, beets, carrots, and many more vegetables all work great for cupcakes. They add a terrific creaminess that actually makes your cupcakes taste better.

9. Pumpkin Cheesecake

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And pumpkin pie. And pumpkin bars. And pumpkin mousse.

10. Eggplant Tart

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The eggplant doesn't lend much flavor to the baking process, but does offer quite a bit of smoothness and richness to tarts and puddings. Recipe here. Warning: the recipe is in grams.

11. Spinach Cake

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You read that right. Spinach cake. And it's pretty dang delicious, too! Get the recipe here.