Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8" x 8" square pan with parchment paper (leave an overhang to lift the bars out easily).
• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup unsweetened almond butter, 2 eggs, and 1/3 cup pure maple syrup. If the almond butter is too firm to stir, microwave it by itself for 20–30 seconds until it softens. Stir or beat until the mixture is smooth and combined.
• Add 1 1/2 cups oats, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional), 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 2/3 cup chocolate chips (optional) to the wet mixture.
• Stir the ingredients until a thick, sticky dough forms and the oats are fully incorporated.
• Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer, pressing gently so the surface is smooth. If you want visible chocolate chips on top, press a few chips into the surface before baking.
• Bake on the center oven rack for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden and the bars appear set in the center.
• Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes (use the parchment overhang to lift them out). Slice and serve once cooled.