squares - Chocolate Fig Squares

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 1/2 c instant oats
• 1/2 c whole wheat flour (measured correctly)
• 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (such as Designer Whey)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 c honey
• 1/4 c diced dried figs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F, and lightly coat an 8”-square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats and next 6 ingredients (through salt). In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, and honey. Add the oat mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the figs.
Spread the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 300°F for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely to room temperature in the pan before slicing into squares.