I am a big fan of coconut. Remember the coconut macaroons?
I really love Almond Joys, so I bookmarked this recipe when I found it on Culinary Concoctions by Peabody. When Steph recently made it, I knew I had to give it a try myself.
Almond Joy Bread
From Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Ingredients
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
¾ cup canola oil
¼ cup melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened coconut
½ cup raw almonds, chopped
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
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Combine the first 6 ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat ingredients on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, sift and combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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Starting with the flour mixture alternate flour, buttermilk, flour, buttermilk and flour…in that order. Mix until just combined, like you would if you were making muffins.
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Fold in coconut, chocolate chips and almonds.
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Pour into two loaf pans or 8 mini loaf pans that have been greased and floured. Bake at 350F for 1 hour.
I wasn’t a huge fan of this at first! In fact, I was disappointed. I thought the coconut extract tasted more like Malibu than the sweet coconutty flakes I so love. I had a piece and was ready to chalk it up to a baking fail. Since Lloyd doesn’t like coconut, I didn’t have a taste-tester. Something told me not to toss it. I think it was the cheap side of me, who hates to waste food. I also knew if I brought it into work, it would get eaten.
The next morning, I decided to give it another try. I just wouldn’t be me if I tossed a loaf of bread, studded with chocolate, in the trash. To my surprise, I really liked it! The coconut flavor tasted better on day two. The chocolate chips were a great treat and I enjoyed the crunch I got from the almonds. Next time I will add more of both, as well as more real coconut. My only complaint was that this bread was a little dry. I have plans to turn the remaining loaf into French Toast!
I’ve got to run.
Lloyd is trying to get my attention by asking what I would do if he got another tattoo.
The nature and location of his first and only tattoo will remain unmentioned.
Even though I know he’s kidding, I told him no.
“But, what if it was something that was really important to me?”
Ugh. I’ve gotta hide the needles and ink before my name the McDonald’s logo ends up on his bicep.
YUM! This bread looks absolutely delicious. I’ve never added coconut to bread before, so I’ve got to try this!
Nope…. Almond Joys are the ones that you trade away in your Halloween bag!!
At least that’s what I did! Preferable for Reeses PB Cups.
But… this bread looks like something that I’d like to keep. Nicely done!
MMMMM Looks great! I love almond joys! there is a great little coffee house I go to that makes the best Almond Joy Lattes! You should definitely try one! Its just chocolate, almond, & coconut syrups! Its pretty sweet but sooo good!
Le sigh, this is like the king of all breads. I love Almond Joys!
This looks awesome! My dad loves coconut…I’m going to send this recipe his way!
I love coconut, maybe more then my two children?? Well its a close tie
This looks delish hon!
This looks delicious! Thanks for the tips too. Turning this into French toast sounds amazing as well!
I don’t like almond joys, but I love coconut flavored stuff. GO figure. The bread looks good!
i’ve baked with coconut flakes before but never thought of combining it with chocolate chips and almonds to make a loaf of bread.
i don’t know about the taste and why it turned out dry but it sure looks good.
thanks for sharing
I’m terrible at baking bread, but this… this looks good enough to give a try
…. >.> I got sidelined by the closing comments because I really wanna new tattoo….
But! This bread sounds yummy. I’ve recently discovered a love for coconut that I didn’t have as a child and have been tempted to try an almond joy candy bar to see if I’m crazy or not. I actually like a lot of the things I make better on day two. Not sure if its because my palate is flavored out by the time I taste it or everyone just needs time to mingle in the dish first.
I do love me some Peabody though. Great blog
I used coconut milk before but not used coconut flakes. I will try next time. Looks very nice!
Your house must have smelt heavenly when you baked this loaf! It looks fabulous.
Coconut milk is a great idea!!! I’ll have to try it with that!
I love Peabody, too!
Oh, PB cups are OBVI my fav!
I love the idea of this! Coconut in bread is a new one for me, but if coconut and chocolate is involved, how bad can it be?
Oh man, that would be such bad news in my house!
so unique! I would never have thought to make this. I’m not a huge coconut fan, but it is growing on me.
Delicious! Can we add some real chopped up Almond Joys in there too??
so creative! Coconut is growing on me as a flavor… though I am always up for a pina colada!
Mmmm….almond joy bread…..I am liking this concept. It might make a really awesome French toast too.
LOVE this idea, Lori!
Very nice looking bread, great job:)
What do you think about my biscotti?
http://mywanderingspoon.wordpress.com/2011/02/09/cappuccino-biscotti-with-almonds-and-chocolate-midweek-breakfast-that-we-all-need/
It looks great! And the thought of also turning it into french toast sounds perfect!
I LOVE almond joys – I bet this would be delicious
Oh my, Liz. This is wonderful! You’ve taken my favorite candy and made it into a delicious looking bread, hah! Great job on this. I love briarrose’s idea about making it into French toast, too… That would be SOME breakfast. Thanks for sharing!
I know what you mean about the coconut, but hey make a rum sauce it goes with lots of things and peps up any dry coconut.
I love Almond Joys, the thought of turning it into a bread sounds amazing. And then making French Toast out of it? Wow. I hope you share the outcome:)
This looks lovely. I love almond joys and just adding this to a bread is lovely.
I was considering making this for hubby since he’s a huge Almond Joy fan, but if it’s not a knock-your-socks-off bread, he probably won’t like it but will just go out and buy the real deal. The bread itself is gorgeous though.
I made this bread yesterday and I’m in love! It is so good. I made one regular size loaf for my family and 4 mini loaves that I’m sharing with friends. It’s perfect! Thanks for sharing with us.
Glad you liked it!
@Sarah B., Glad you liked it!
A treat in a bread…