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- 2 cups (200 g) Arrowhead Mills Old Fashion Oats
- 1/2 cup (70 g) dried cranberries, fruit juice sweetened
- 1/3 cup (50 g) raw cocoa nibs
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (200 g) raw, creamy almond butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 53g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 333 | |
| Calories from Fat 261 | 78% |
| Total Fat 29.75g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 9.64g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium 16mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 18.78g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 16.91g | 11% |
| Protein 0.08g | 0% |
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