Almond Joy Baked Oatmeal
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Almond Joy Baked Oatmeal
Description
The Almond Joy Baked Oatmeal recipe blends old-fashioned rolled oats with coconut milk and applesauce to create a moist and tender base. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, the mixture includes shredded unsweetened coconut, chocolate chips, and roughly chopped raw almonds for a varied texture and flavor reminiscent of the candy bar. Baking in an 8×8 inch dish results in a soft, cohesive bake that browns slightly on top for warmth and depth. The baking powder and salt help provide gentle lift and balance.
Serve warm in portions, optionally drizzled with more maple syrup. This baked oatmeal is filling and can be a make-ahead breakfast solution that reheats well. The combination of coconut, chocolate, and almonds delivers a familiar flavor profile in a wholesome form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 oz can coconut milk regular or light
- ½ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup plus more for serving
- ¼ cup coconut plus more for topping, unsweetened, shredded
- ¼ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping (I used Lily's chocolate chips)
- ¼ cup almond roughly chopped, plus more for topping, raw
- 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed ground
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray an 8×8 square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional shredded coconut, chocolate chips and almonds.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes then portion into 6 pieces and serve warm with an additional drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.