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Порций: 12
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- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup whole raw almonds, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash of cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup dried fruit, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 304 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 37% |
| Total Fat 13.27g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 5.02g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium 263mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 40.15g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 11.39g | 8% |
| Protein 8.56g | 14% |
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