High-Protein Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

Sneaking vegetables into dessert is a tale as old as time, but this one might be the best version yet. Created by the brilliant @mirandabrady, this Chocolate Zucchini Loaf is rich, fudgy and unapologetically chocolatey, with a full zucchini hiding in every slice. Grate it, fold it through, and watch it disappear into the batter completely. No one at the table will ever know, and honestly, that's half the fun.

The other half? Nu Harvest Thrive Choc Swirl Plant Protein, the ingredient doing the heavy lifting behind that 8g of protein per slice. Made with an organic pea and rice protein blend, it's an easy way to fold real, plant-based protein into something that already tastes like a treat. Protein is an essential macronutrient, which is just a fancy way of saying your body genuinely cannot function without it. It helps build muscle, repairs muscle tissue, and plays a starring role in creating the enzymes and hormones that keep everything ticking along behind the scenes.

And this one's for everyone, not just the gym crowd. Whether you trained today or spent the day on the couch, it still counts. It's a solid option for plant-based eaters who've had to give whey a miss, and for coeliacs or anyone managing gluten sensitivities, it's a protein source you can actually trust.

Afternoon coffee companion, post-dinner chocolate fix, or crumbled over a bowl of yoghurt (we don't judge), this loaf works whenever the craving hits. Let's get into it.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1 zucchini, grated (approx 2-3 cups)
• 1/4 cup Nu Harvest Thrive Choc Swirl Plant Protein (use code MIRANDABRADY for 15% off)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp bicarb soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 to 1 cup stevia or monk fruit sweetener
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/3 cup Greek yoghurt
• Shot of espresso (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Whisk the wet ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
3. Fold in the grated zucchini (no need to drain, the liquid keeps the loaf moist) and chocolate chips.
4. Transfer to a loaf tin and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips on top.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 180°C.
6. Allow to cool, then slice into 10-12 serves.

Macros (per slice, based on 12 slices): 158 cals | P 8g | C 17g | F 6g

Ready to bake your way through a full zucchini without anyone knowing? Nu Harvest Thrive Choc Swirl Plant Protein turns an everyday loaf into a proper protein hit, thanks to an organic pea and rice blend that's easy to digest and built to support the muscles, hormones and enzymes doing the real work behind the scenes. Use Miranda's code MIRANDABRADY at checkout to save 15%, and get slicing. 🍫✨