make the base: add the almond flour, flax meal, almond butter, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla paste, and coconut cream to a food processor. blend until a sticky dough forms. if needed, add an extra tablespoon or two of coconut cream to help it come together.

press and chill: line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and press the base mixture evenly into the pan. place in the fridge while you prepare the filling.

make the filling: in a bowl, whisk together almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut cream, coconut oil, sea salt, and vanilla paste until smooth and creamy.

add filling layer: pour the almond butter filling over the base and smooth it out with a spatula. return to the fridge or freezer for about 30 minutes, or until slightly firm.

slice and enjoy: once set, slice into bars. melt the chocolate chips and spread the melted chocolate over the tops. return to the fridge or freezer one more time until fully set and enjoy!