Banana-Berry Smoothie Bowl with Chia and Granola

This smoothie bowl, developed by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is a refreshing treat for the day that will help you sleep through the night.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rolled (old-fashioned) oats
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
• 2 cups mixed frozen berries
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 medium bananas, thinly sliced, divided
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. maple syrup, divided
• 2 Tbsp. almond butter or sunflower butter
• 1 cup mixed fresh berries
• 1/2 cup granola

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the oats, chia seeds, and milk and allow to soak until the oats are softened and the chia has gelled, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the frozen berries, pineapple, 1 of the bananas, the yogurt, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and the almond butter and blend until very smooth.
3. Assemble the bowls: Divide the smoothie mixture among 4 cereal bowls.

Top with the remaining banana slices, fresh berries, and granola. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of maple syrup and garnish with a pinch of chia seeds.

Serve immediately.