This healthy Almond Joy Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal with it’s dark chocolate chunks, toasted almonds, and coconut only tastes like an indulgent breakfast treat!
Is anyone else out there a huge Almond Joy fan? I, for one, have been a fan since I was a little kid. But I am also a fan of Mounds. I know some claim that you have to be on one team or the other- nuts or not- but I don’t want to have to choose. Do you know what would make me happier than anything? If they finally decided to combine an Almond Joy and a Mounds! I would love to have my almonds and the dark chocolate coating too. But until those candy bar makers wise up and come up with a Dark Chocolate Almond Joy, I can enjoy this delicious Almond Joy Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal instead.
That’s right, folks. I have just made it totally okay to have an Almond Joy for breakfast. But before you protest having a candy bar flavored baked oatmeal for breakfast, let me assure you that this is indeed healthy. It is packed with bananas, hearty oats, and coconut milk. This baked oatmeal gets it’s delicious Almond Joy/Mounds flavor from the addition of shredded coconut, dark chocolate chunks, and toasted almonds. Served with a cup of your favorite coffee, you have breakfast perfection. Or dessert perfection. This baked oatmeal is totally indulgent enough to serve as a healthy dessert, and no one would be any the wiser.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed bananas about 3-4 ripe bananas
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups of light coconut milk can use canned or from carton
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks
- ⅓ cup toasted almond slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, and baking powder. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Pour in the coconut milk, and whisk well.
- Stir the oats into the batter. Fold in the shredded coconut and the dark chocolate chunks.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Top with the toasted almond slices.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool to warm, and then slice into 6 equal squares.
- Serve and enjoy.
- Note- individual baked oatmeal squares can be stored in a resealable bag and refrigerated or frozen to enjoy throughout the week. To thaw frozen baked oatmeal squares, zap in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
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Dawn says
Can 2% milk be used instead of coconut milk? Trying to just use what I have on hand.
Jennifer Kimmel says
Hey Dawn! I would say go for it!
Dirinda Lacen says
I love the thought of this breakfast because I’m all about all things oatmeal and all things coconut, but would this be a crossover? Bananas and oatmeal are E and coconut and almonds and chocolate are S.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I am such a big fan of Almond Joy and love this baked oatmeal! Such a great idea and I can’t wait to make it. Looks delicious!
Carrie R says
If you love Almond Joys, then you will definitely love this baked oatmeal, Kelly! 🙂
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
This sounds like a perfect breakfast!! I love the flavors!
Carrie R says
Thank you, Sheena! I can attest to the fact that this baked oatmeal is indeed delicious. 😉
Sarah Halstead says
Oh my gracious. That looks amazing. I will have to make this soon!
Carrie R says
Thank you so much, Sarah! 🙂 And yes- you have to add this baked oatmeal to your must-make asap list!
Kendra says
This looks absolutely delicious! Definitely trying it this summer.
Carrie R says
Thank you, Kendra! I hope that you love it! 🙂
Emmy says
That looks so good! My kids might freak out about the nuts, but i would love it and that would just leave more for me 😉
Carrie R says
Thank you so much, Emmy! 🙂 You could always leave the almonds off or let the kiddos pick them off. The toasted almonds are just on top of the baked oatmeal, not actually mixed in.
Marion@LifeTastesGood says
Carrie! You are my hero! This is amazing and totally happening for breakfast soon 🙂
Carrie R says
Lolm, Marion! A hero?? I will take that! 😉 I hope you love this baked oatmeal as much as we did!