10 Zucchini Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind

Beware: Salivation is inevitable.

With summer just around the corner, what's more appropriate than to take the time to pay homage to the beautiful summer squash that is the zucchini?

Yes, this is a vegetable that is way more badass and versatile than any cucumber can hope to be. Here's a list if 10 zucchini recipes that will bring you over to the dark side, healthier eating.

1. Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Chocolate cake?! With zucchini!? Yes, this is totally possible.

2. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

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Mmmmmmmmm cookies

3. Zucchini Ricotta Cheesecake

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You can't go wrong with cheese, and this recipe has tons of it. Find it here.

4. Zucchini Muffins

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You can't go wrong with muffins either.

5. Zucchini Fries

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Drooling yet? Recipe

6. Zucchini Brownies

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Made with 100%, grade A zucchini.

7. Zucchini Bread

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It's invading bread too.

8. Zucchini Waffles

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Leslie Knope would never turn these down.

9. Zucchini Cobbler

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Who needs peaches when you have zucchini?

10. Zucchini Pizza

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Here is a basic recipe for zucchini pizza. Top with cheese, pepperoni or anchovies... if you're into that sort of thing.