The Scottish Mail on Sunday

COCONUT PORRIDGE WITH PECANS AND PEAR

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Serves 2, 370 calories What you eat in the day – even for breakfast – impacts how well you sleep. Compounds found in porridge and nuts may help to boost natural sleep-inducing chemicals as well as increase serotonin levels, responsibl­e for improving mood and cognitive function. Place 50g rolled or gluten-free oats, 200ml coconut milk, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, pinch of salt and

20g pecans, roughly chopped in a small pan and bring it to a simmer. Cook gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Pour it into a bowl, scatter

½ diced pear on to it and dig in. A teaspoonfu­l of honey won’t harm you, but it’s just as good without.

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