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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk you fancy)
- 2 eggs (I like organic, pastured eggs)
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
View Full Recipe at Clean & Delicious
¡La cocina más grande del mundo!
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