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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup milk (we use non- dairy unsweetened almond milk, but any dairy or non-dairy milk will work)
- 3 Tbs Chia Seed
- 2 Tbs cocoa powder
- 2-3 Tbs sugar or maple syrup (Liv prefers sugar, I prefer the maple syrup... adjust to your sweet preference!)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 354g | |
| Calories 615 | |
| Calories from Fat 196 | 32% |
| Total Fat 22.76g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 6.68g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium 637mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 87.26g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 59% |
| Sugars 64.22g | 43% |
| Protein 16.76g | 27% |
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