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Receta Healthy breakfast crepes, a Mothers Day meal so easy a kid could make it
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 681g | |
| Calories 1173 | |
| Calories from Fat 439 | 37% |
| Total Fat 49.43g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 25.75g | 103% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 656mg | 219% |
| Sodium 1079mg | 45% |
| Potassium 858mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 137.48g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 33.25g | 22% |
| Protein 43.16g | 69% |
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