Baked Kodiak Chocolate Chip Cake Squares
A double batch of baked flapjack squares packed with chia and ground flaxseed for added fiber and omega-3s. Baked in a large dish and cut into 18 convenient, protein-rich squares.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min
Makes
18 servings
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
For meal prep, individually wrap cooled squares in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for quick snack grabbing.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baki…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
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Whisk together 2 cups of Kodiak Chocolate…
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of Kodiak Chocolate Chip Flapjack & Waffle Mix, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, and 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed until evenly combined.
Look for: evenly combined
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Whisk together 2 eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry…
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined into a thick batter without overmixing.
Look for: just combined into a thick batter without overmixing
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared…
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch pan using a spatula.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top is set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Look for: the top is set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Place the pan on a wire rack…
Place the pan on a wire rack and allow to cool completely for 20 minutes before slicing into 18 equal square portions.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at…
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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