Ooey Gooey Almond Joy Cookie Bars (PALEO)

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

3/4 cup almond butter (I use the fresh ground almond butter from Whole Foods Market for the best taste/texture)
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
1 cup chocolate chips (I use these from "Enjoy Life")
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup almonds
1/2 cup canned coconut milk (light or full fat will work)

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line an 8 x 8" baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and sea salt until smooth.
Pour roughly 2/3 of the batter into the baking dish. Evenly layer the following one at a time: 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips, 1/3 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup almonds.
Top with coconut milk, and a final layer of the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
Drizzle the remaining 1/3 of batter over top (you will still see some filling ingredients peeking through-- this is okay!)
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top looks light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Slice into squares & serve!