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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 lb high quality chocolate of choice (I used Guittard 38% milk and Guittard white), chopped
- 2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies (or the Valrhona Pearls, see above)
View Full Recipe at The Spiced Life
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 65g | |
| Calories 252 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.62g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.14g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium 72mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 55.41g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 6.15g | 4% |
| Protein 4.45g | 7% |
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