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Ingredientes
- Gilding the Granola....with yogurt and a slice of plum
- ½ cup Pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
- 3 tbsp. Canola Oil
- ½ cup dried blueberries (about 3 oz.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 112g | |
| Calories 411 | |
| Calories from Fat 373 | 91% |
| Total Fat 42.23g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 3.12g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.17g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 54mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 10.19g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 7.0g | 5% |
| Protein 0.52g | 1% |
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