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Receta Sugared Walnuts and a Walnut Roundup in Honor of National Walnut Day
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup California Walnut halves
- 1 1/2 Tbs pure maple syrup
- 1/2 Tbs coconut oil
- 1/2 - 1 Tbs granulated sugar
- Liv Life Note: If desired, sprinkle nuts with about 1/2 tsp of cinnamon for Cinnamon Sugared Walnuts
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 98g | |
| Calories 518 | |
| Calories from Fat 346 | 67% |
| Total Fat 41.19g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 9.12g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 294mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 36.79g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 28.67g | 19% |
| Protein 8.02g | 13% |
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