In the kitchen with NUUDA: simple, healthy recipes to kick start your year

A healthy approach to food doesn't just benefit your body - it also helps improve your sleep. The right foods will help your body relax, balance hormones, and drift off more easily.

Ali & Emily, the mother-daughter due behind real food brand NUUDA, have shared with us some simple recipes designed to fuel your health, energy, and goals. 

Basil & Parsley Vegan Pesto

Makes ~250 ml

This vibrant basil and parsley pesto is rich in antioxidants, essential vitamins, and healthy fats, with natural antimicrobial properties to help support wellbeing during seasonal changes. Made with fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic and nutrient-dense seeds, it’s a simple way to add both flavour and function to everyday meals. Use it as a dip, toss it through salads, or spoon it over vegetables, grains, or pasta as a nourishing sauce.

Ingredients:

90 g fresh parsley 12 g fresh basil 17 g baby spinach 17 g omega seed mix 19 g nutritional yeast

68 ml extra virgin olive oil ¾ lemon, zested and juiced (approx. 30–35 ml juice) ¼ garlic clove (approx. 1 g), minced 2.5 g sea salt 1 g black pepper

Method

1. Soak parsley, basil, spinach, and lemon in water with 2 tsp sodium bicarbonate per litre for 15 minutes to remove any pesticide traces. Rinse well.
   
2. Dry thoroughly using a salad spinner.
   
3. Zest and juice the lemon.
   
4. Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
   
5. Adjust consistency with a little extra olive oil or lemon juice if required.
   

Storage

Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 4–5 days. For best colour, smooth the surface and cover with a thin layer of olive oil.

Raspberry Coconut Protein Energy Balls

Makes 12 balls (15 g each)

These berry rose energy balls are a delicious sweet treat designed to curb afternoon hunger while nourishing the body. Rich in healthy fats, fibre, and vitamin E, they offer sustained energy without the crash. Perfect as a mid-afternoon snack, a post-lunch bite, or a mindful treat with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

23 g oats 33 g ground almonds 14 g desiccated coconut 49 g dates

24 g almond butter 17 g coconut oil 7 g goji berries 7 ml rose oil 5 g pea protein

Decoration

• 5 g raspberry powder
• 12 g desiccated coconut

Method

1. Add all base ingredients to a food processor and blend until a sticky dough forms.
   
2. Divide into 12 portions (15 g each) and roll into balls.
   
3. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for 15 minutes until set.
   
4. Mix raspberry powder and coconut together, then roll the chilled balls to coat evenly.
   
5. Store chilled until serving.
   

Storage

Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Parsnip & White Bean Soup

Serves 4

This parsnip and white bean soup is a delicious, heart-warming seasonal recipe. We recommend using organic produce wherever possible to support soil health and maximise nutrient density. Gently spiced and naturally creamy, it’s an ideal dish for cooler days when the body craves warmth, grounding flavours, and plant-based nourishment.

Ingredients: 

650 ml vegan organic vegetable stock 575 g parsnips, peeled and chopped 475 ml coconut milk 250 g cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 250 g onion, diced 200 g pear, peeled, cored, and chopped 25 ml lemon juice

1 tbsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated ½ tsp ground turmeric 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed Olive oil, for cooking Sea salt, to taste

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and translucent.
   
2. Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, ginger, and turmeric. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
   
3. Add parsnips and pear, stirring well to coat in the spices.
   
4. Add vegetable stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until parsnips are very tender.
   
5. Add cannellini beans and lemon juice. Remove cardamom pods and blend until smooth.
   
6. Season with salt and adjust lemon juice to taste.

Storage

Store in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Goji Berry & Hemp Protein Bircher

Serves 4 (65 g per serving)

This Goji Berry & Hemp Bircher is a nourishing, make-ahead breakfast designed to support steady energy and balanced blood sugar. Rich in fibre, plant protein, and essential fats, it’s an easy, grounding way to start the day. Goji berries and freeze-dried berries offer natural sweetness and antioxidants, while hemp seeds and chia provide omega fats and satiety. Perfect for busy mornings, simply soak overnight and top as you like.

Ingredients (Dry Bircher Mix)

180 g organic oats 18 g chia seeds 22 g hemp seeds

18 g goji berries 18 g freeze-dried berries 5 g ground ginger

Method (Per Serving)

1. Combine all ingredients
   
2. Add 65 g of the bircher mix to a jar or bowl.
   
3. Pour over 150 ml milk of your choice.
   
4. Stir, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
   
5. In the morning, top with yoghurt, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or any toppings of your choice.
   

Storage 

Store the dry bircher mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2–3 weeks.

About NUUDA

To live well through every stage of life, we need a way of eating that adapts to us.

That belief led Ali & Emily, the mother-daughter founders of NUUDA to build a different kind of food brand. Drawing on decades of experience in high-end catering, nutritional science and real life, they bring together food, wellness and lived wisdom to create an approach that truly works day to day.

NUUDA creates nutrition-led ready meals, soups and healthy snacks that make eating well easier, without compromising on quality or flavour. Every product is made with whole ingredients, is gluten and dairy-free, and their ready meals are frozen fresh to lock in nutrients, with no preservatives.

Designed to nourish life from the inside out, NUUDA supports you and your body through life, giving you exactly what you need and nothing you don’t.