High-Protein Pesto

High Protein Pesto: A Spin On The Classic With 50g LØUCO Protein

Classic flavour, upgraded with 50g of clean, hormone-friendly protein.

What if your pesto did more than just taste good?
This High-Protein Pesto takes everything you love about the classic: rich olive oil, parmesan, nuts, and garlic, and powers it up with around 50g of protein per batch thanks to LØUCO Protein Powder.

It’s flavour meets function. Toss it through pasta, spoon it over salads, or drizzle on roasted veggies for a creamy, crave-worthy boost that fuels your body.

At a Glance

Prep Time: 5–10 minutes

Cook Time: None

Total Time: 5–10 minutes

Servings: Makes 1 small jar (approx. 4–6 servings)

Ingredients

  • 40g LØUCO Protein Powder (Nourish or Perform)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Zest & juice of 1 lemon
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 50g cashew nuts
  • 50g grated Parmesan
  • 150ml olive oil

 

Method

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Taste and adjust. Add more lemon for brightness, oil for richness, or cheese for extra flavour.
  • Spoon into a jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

LØUCO Tip

This pesto delivers more than flavour. With LØUCO Protein Powder, you get clean, hormone-friendly fuel; free from gums, emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners. Try it with courgetti, brown rice pasta, or as a dip for crackers and veg.

Share Your Spoonful

Whipped up a batch? Tag us @loucohealth on Instagram, we’d love to feature your fuel-forward recipes.

 

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