Warm Baked Chocolate Protein Pancake Squares
Rich and sweet baked chocolate pancake squares packed with high-quality protein for easy batch prep. Moist, tender, and effortlessly warmed up for busy mornings.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy 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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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking dish w…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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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 line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
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Whisk together the egg
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, liquid egg whites, and unsweetened almond milk until smooth and uniform.
Look for: smooth and uniform
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Add the chocolate protein powder
Add the chocolate protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture.
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Stir with a spatula until just combined…
Stir with a spatula until just combined into a thick pancake batter without visible dry pockets.
Look for: just combined into a thick pancake batter without visible dry pockets
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Pour the batter evenly into the lined…
Pour the batter evenly into the lined baking dish, smoothing the top with your spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Look for: the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
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Remove the dish from the oven and…
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into 4 equal square portions.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or store portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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