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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 packed cups pitted dates
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, salted (creamy or chunky, your choice)
- 2 cups roasted unsalted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats (I usually toast mine)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
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