Almond Butter Granola Blondie Bars

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup unsweetened natural almond butter, room temperature

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons  organic honey, almond and chia granola

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Line bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, mix eggs, almond butter, brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the granola and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips; spread evenly in pan.
3. Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until center is set.
4. In 1-quart saucepan, melt remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons granola. Cool 2 hours before cutting. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.