Baked Kodiak Chocolate Chip Cake Squares
Warm, fluffy baked squares made with high-protein Kodiak flapjack mix, chia, and ground flaxseed. A satisfying, easy cookie alternative baked right in an 8x8 pan.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Makes
8 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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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 light grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) bakin…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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 light grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking pan with nonstick spray or a thin coat of butter.
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Whisk together the egg
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter until smoothly combined.
Look for: smoothly combined
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Add the kodiak chocolate chip flapjack mix
Add the kodiak chocolate chip flapjack mix, chia seed, and ground flaxseed to the wet ingredients.
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Stir with a spatula until just combined…
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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Pour the batter into the prepared baking…
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly into all four corners using the back of a spatula.
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Place the pan in the oven and…
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Look for: the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Remove from the oven and set the…
Remove from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 8 equal squares.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm or store leftovers in an…
Serve warm or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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