Almond Joy Oatmeal - and a $200 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

I'm going to make this post short, but very sweet. In more than one way.

If you're looking for a different kind of breakfast, this is where it's at my friends. 

I make this oatmeal at least once a week - and I do not apologize for it either. It's simple. It's quick. It's like eating a candy bar at 8am and not feeling bad for doing so, although eating an actual candy bar for breakfast has never been seen as an issue for me. (Hello? University years?) I know you'll thank me, so indulge. (Recipe after the jump).

Now for the really sweet part - I've teamed up with some fabulous bloggers to help my lovely friend, Anyonita, of Anyonita's Nibbles celebrate a big milestone - and we're giving YOU the chance to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card!

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This delicious giveaway is open to everyone worldwide. 

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ALMOND JOY OATMEAL

1¼ cup rolled oats - I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free oats
1 cup water

1 cup 2% milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground flax seeds - I use Bob's Red Mill Ground Flax Seeds

Pinch of salt

½ cup coconut, shredded and unsweetened

½ cup raw almonds, chopped coarsely

¼ cup dark chocolate chips, melted

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring milk and water to a simmer. Add in oats and allow to cook for a minute stirring. Bring liquid to a boil and stir constantly. Do this for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed. Add coconut. Remove from heat. Add salt, brown sugar, cinnamon and flax seeds. Stir until blended. Allow flavours to meld together for about a minute. Transfer oatmeal to a bowl and top with chopped almonds and a bit more coconut. Drizzle chocolate over top. Serve hot. 

Makes about 2-4 servings.