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- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1 cup organic strawberries (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (adjust as needed... add more if mixture is too thick)
- 1 tsp chia seed, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 347g | |
| Calories 193 | |
| Calories from Fat 20 | 10% |
| Total Fat 2.44g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.29g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 745mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 43.28g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 26.64g | 18% |
| Protein 3.42g | 5% |
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