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- 2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh miny leaves (chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cup water
- lemon wedges (as garnish)
View Full Recipe at Sippity Sup-Serious Fun Food
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1290g | |
| Calories 1242 | |
| Calories from Fat 32 | 3% |
| Total Fat 3.63g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.63g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium 825mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 313.81g | 84% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 37% |
| Sugars 234.99g | 157% |
| Protein 7.65g | 12% |
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