10 Creative Ways to Use Zucchini This Summer

Any gardener who grows zucchini knows you usually end up with a greater bounty than you know what to do with each summer. So if you find yourself up to your elbows in squash this year, why not try out a few new dishes? Scroll through the slideshow below to discover 10 creative ways to use up every last zucchini of your bountiful summer harvest.

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zucchini muffins
Photo and recipe by Two Peas and Their Pod

8. Make a Batch of Healthy Muffins

The funny thing about zucchini is that when the garden is producing them left and right, you really need to find a way to use them fast – or lose them. If you’ve reached the point where friends and family run the other direction when they see you coming with an armful to give away, it might be time to try baking your squash into muffins. They’re light, healthy and delicious, and you can even freeze them to enjoy later in the year.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Muffins

See more: Squash Overload: 5 Ways to Use Up Summer Squash and Zucchini

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